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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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Default Hardrace RCAs don't fit EP3? (pics)

Whats up all... I'm putting in a set of Hardrace roll center adjusters on my 02 EP3 and wondering if they don't fit right:



Does this look right to anyone else?

The box says "6476 CIVIC 2001 FRONT BALL JOINT" and 6476 matches Hardrace's part # for the RSX. Wtf?
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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Also compared with the stock ball joint, the added height is maybe 5mm. This can't be right?
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 01:59 AM
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It looks a little better with the car down on the ground. The ride seems better too... maybe it's supposed to be crushed like that.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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looks about right....
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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looks strange to me
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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doesn't look right and if it doesn't fit right than it ain't right.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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i was gona say its not on the ground and the suspension isnt loaded, take pics when its down so we can see the diff
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hawaiiancb74
i was gona say its not on the ground and the suspension isnt loaded, take pics when its down so we can see the diff
Would be greatly appreciated!
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 02:42 AM
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Well, they're in and the EP feels a LOT more stable on the road now. So I guess the boot is supposed to be crushed like that. Oh well, it handles good. Hopefully the boot won't need replaced for a while.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 04:52 AM
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what suspension are you running?

Btw looks fine to me!
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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Stock shocks + Eibach Pro-kit springs
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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looks fine to me as well
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by skyjumper_z
Stock shocks + Eibach Pro-kit springs
it gave you that much of a drop wow... looks nice... i didn't think they go that low!
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveSi677
it gave you that much of a drop wow... looks nice... i didn't think they go that low!
Yeah, it really handled like **** before putting these on. The camber angles didn't feel right and it was kind of dangerous at high speeds.

All fixed now. Highly recommended!
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by skyjumper_z
Yeah, it really handled like **** before putting these on. The camber angles didn't feel right and it was kind of dangerous at high speeds.

All fixed now. Highly recommended!
sweetness, where'd you order these from? and price if you don't mind
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by EG-Kaos
sweetness, where'd you order these from? and price if you don't mind
They sell them here:

Hardrace
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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sweetness, where'd you order these from? and price if you don't mind
Guy on craigslist, $100.

Btw, props to him for shipping all the way from Tacoma to Pittsburgh instead of just keeping my half payment.
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