my integra has felt like it pulls to the left/right ever since i lowered it.at completely random times.sometimes it pulls,other times it rides straight with no problems..

its on Tein s tech springs 1.75'' drop,stock shocks,and no camber kit.

i dont usually go this fast ever(at least not down residential roads),but i hauled *** down the street up to about 80mph,and i literally almost lost control of the car because it kept pulling from left to right when i left off the gas..
if i use the brakes,it makes it even worse.

any ideas on what could be going on?it was super scary and id rather not die lol.

im kinda suspecting that i need a camber adjustment,but wanted to know what ya'll at HT thought..

 

Did you get an alignment after lowering the car?

It sounds like you didn't, and when you lower a double wishbone Honda you get more negative camber AND toe out.

The toe out will make it dart as you describe it.

Also, lower ball joints going bad can make the car a handful.
Check those also.

 

thanks for the great response.

It's true,i have not done the alignment after i lowered it.That's pretty much what i was expecting..


well,i guess my next question would be,what exactly do i need to do/look at/mess with to get my camber straightened out?do i have to get a camber kit,or is there a way to adjust the camber with the stock setup?

and good god man,those itb's are crazy sick!

 

Like Black R said, check the car over. Examine the ball joints, tie rods and wheel bearings via the wheel shake test. Inspect the bushings for deterioration. Then get your car aligned.

Certain bushings should be loosened and retorqued at the new ride height. The front UCA and LCA comes to mind. The RTA bushings need to be removed and clocked on reinstallation. The rear LCA bushings and compensator arms should be loosened and retightened. If you just lower the car, many of those bushings are constantly strained due to the new position.

Also, don't drive like a maniac on residential streets.

 

thanks guys,ill definitely run through the suspension and maybe just replace the control arms,etc.
looks like im gonna take a break from the motor and work on some suspension upgrades

and like i said,i never go that fast,let alone down residential streets.i lowered my car a year ago and havent gone that fast until now,when i just found out that my car does this..

 

I agree with all the above, check ball joints, tie rod ends and bushings, get an alignment. toe will be the issue, not camber, you do not need camber kits, a little more neg. camber will help turning. 94

 

AAAHHH It all makes sense now.