Prelude camber adjustment... chassis tech adjustbale UCA
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Prelude camber adjustment... chassis tech adjustbale UCA
I have seen the adjustable balljoints for 5th gen preludes however recently I recently saw that chassis tech offers an adjustable UCA for the 5th gen prelude, it does not specify SH or base so I am assuming it only works for the base. Has anyone used their products ? Also any opinions on the adjustable balljoints ?
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Why would the SH front UCA's be different from the base model?
But really a camber kit isn't needed. Just get an alignment after your ride height is finalized, getting the toe set to factory specs, and your tires will be fine.
But really a camber kit isn't needed. Just get an alignment after your ride height is finalized, getting the toe set to factory specs, and your tires will be fine.
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Re: Prelude camber adjustment... chassis tech adjustbale UCA
Found this:
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-prelude-4/5th-gens-base-vs-sh-762014/
I think he meant LCA instead of trailing arm for the front. But, I don't really know what the truth is here.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-prelude-4/5th-gens-base-vs-sh-762014/
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front suspension is different on the SH (biggest thing people dont realize). the geometry is different (specially designed to reduce torque steer)
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There are actually quite a few differences between the base and the Type SH suspension, The springs are not the same. The type SH springs are a little taller. The struts are different as well, the base where the spring is perched sits lower on the Type SH, hence the taller spring. It results in a little firmer spring rate than the base. Lets not forget to mention the front knuckles are different, the raius rods, the front trailing arms, and the roll bars are a couple of millimeters thicker than the base front and rear.
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There are actually quite a few differences between the base and the Type SH suspension, The springs are not the same. The type SH springs are a little taller. The struts are different as well, the base where the spring is perched sits lower on the Type SH, hence the taller spring. It results in a little firmer spring rate than the base. Lets not forget to mention the front knuckles are different, the raius rods, the front trailing arms, and the roll bars are a couple of millimeters thicker than the base front and rear.
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hmm Base and SH do have different part numbers, but they're both exactly the same price at San Leandro Honda Parts.
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Oh wow, front suspension is COMPLETELY different between base and SH models. Base has a fixed radius arm attached to the LCA, while the SH has a movable radius rod that attaches directly to the knuckle. The knuckle has 2 lower ball joints.
Base front LCA:
SH front LCA:
But back to the original question, I'm not sure if those adjustable UCA's would be compatible with both base and SH model Preludes.
Base front LCA:
SH front LCA:
But back to the original question, I'm not sure if those adjustable UCA's would be compatible with both base and SH model Preludes.
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I'll never understand Honda front suspension design.
Is it just me, or does the SH suspension look like bushing #10 should be turned 90*, putting bolt #18 horizontal, and allowing the bushing to rotate during suspension travel? As it is, it looks to require bushing deflection to allow any suspension motion... Certainly they rotate vertically during suspension travel more than they rotate horizontally from steering (with 2 lower ball joints, the arms must deflect some while turning).
Is it just me, or does the SH suspension look like bushing #10 should be turned 90*, putting bolt #18 horizontal, and allowing the bushing to rotate during suspension travel? As it is, it looks to require bushing deflection to allow any suspension motion... Certainly they rotate vertically during suspension travel more than they rotate horizontally from steering (with 2 lower ball joints, the arms must deflect some while turning).
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The bushing would have to deflect no matter which way it's oriented. The same bushing on the Base radius rods have to deflect with suspension travel. That's just how it is unless sphericals are used.
But yeah it seems to me that the Civic/Integra A-arm design with no radius rods are a better design.
But yeah it seems to me that the Civic/Integra A-arm design with no radius rods are a better design.
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well back to the thread at hand, has anyone used chassis tech products or have an opinion on the product ?
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What? Some one made an adjustable UCA for the 5th gen? Hmmm...IDK that adjustable plate looks a little weak... It's thinner and longer than the ones I've seen.
Being able to make adjustments on the fly is useful for people who use their car for varying tasks.
Being able to make adjustments on the fly is useful for people who use their car for varying tasks.
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idk if those pictured our the specific ones for the prelude but either way im sure construction would be similar.
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I dunno, at $125/pair I would really question the quality of those pieces.
I would say just get them, try it, and if they don't work, throw them back up on eBay again or sell locally on craiglist or something. It's got free shipping, so you won't be out of any money there or anything.
I would say just get them, try it, and if they don't work, throw them back up on eBay again or sell locally on craiglist or something. It's got free shipping, so you won't be out of any money there or anything.
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