i just dropped my 96 ex coupe on some ground controls and koni yellows. i was wondering if i need to get a camber kit. or can i just set the tow(might be spelled toe) to zero?

 

how much of a drop was it? ... i dropped mine about 2in. half a year later my tires are still good ...

 

It's less the type of suspension and more so the amount of a drop.

I have the same setup and just installed a camber kit and the rear washer trick.

 

the rear washer trick works for accords?? sweet... on that note does sum1 have a write up on it already... or what's it involve... Im rockin intense negative camber in the rear I jus got sum tein ss... n lowered the rear n made it even all the way around...

 

Won't work on 98 Accords, just 90-97

 

yea 6th gens are hated on big time compared to all other accord gens ... limited in aftermarket parts and coolio tricks *cry*

 

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Only because the 6th gen owners haven't started figuring this stuff out themselves. It's the same for all generations of vehicles. It takes some time, or people trying things themselves, to get the DIY stuff out and about.

The 5th gen aftermarket parts where slow coming out at first, same with the DIY stuff. But now that so many people are working on them it's all gold.

Why not be a 6th gen pioneer and try and figure out what can be done to remedy the rear camber problems. Rather than sitting around waiting for someone else to do it in a couple of years?

 

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Only because the 6th gen owners haven't started figuring this stuff out themselves. It's the same for all generations of vehicles. It takes some time, or people trying things themselves, to get the DIY stuff out and about.

The 5th gen aftermarket parts where slow coming out at first, same with the DIY stuff. But now that so many people are working on them it's all gold.

Why not be a 6th gen pioneer and try and figure out what can be done to remedy the rear camber problems. Rather than sitting around waiting for someone else to do it in a couple of years?</TD></TR></TABLE>

good point ... unfortunately im still new to all this ... i grew up watching my brothers build imports ... back when an b16/b18 engine swaps were a big deal ... now they moved onto american muscle cars ... and ive forgotten everything i learned from them

 

theres about a 1.5-2 finger gap all around. can some explain more about the "rear washer trick" im not familier with that.

 

Accord FAQ. Suspension

 

thnx, but im still wondering if i can just set the tow(toe) to zero?

 

I love 6th gens... Im glad I got one.... I'd like to try new things... the only thing about trying new things is breaking stuff... Im kinda broke at the moment.

 

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Doing a camber kit has very little to do with having the toe zero'd out. You can have that done regardless. Camber kits just deal with camber.

 

so do you think i will still need to get a camber kit/ washer trick if i only have a 1.5-2 finger gap between the fender and tire?

 

how much of a drop was it from before?

 

before it was stock. i think it was like a 6 finger gap

 

wow really that much? ... thats like more than a 2 inch drop, how much did the kit say ... if its 2in or below i dont think theres a need for camber adjustment

 

im not sure what the kit said, but yea the stock height of the 5th gen is pretty high

 

its still not as bad as 6th gens

 

thnx for the help. i think ima just leave it be. wat do you think?

 

imo i think you'll be ok

 

set the toe at 0.

 

thnx my friends was telling me to do that just wanted a second voice. tires arent cheap

 

dont they do that when you go get an alignment? ... most ppl will take their cars to get aligned after lowering them ... toe has to do with how the wheels line up horizontally to one another and camber is how they line up vertically to hug the pavement evenly

 

toe kills tires, not camber. Get the toe set to factory specs (usually 0 up front and slight toe-in at the back) and you'll be fine.