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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 12:20 AM
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Hey guys I'm new to Honda's and cars in general. My first project was installing my coilovers this past weekend. I just finished earlier today and took it for a spin. When I came home I smelled a burning scent coming from the front wheels. Any advice on what is wrong and how to fix it?
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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What kind of burning smell? Rubber? If it smells like burning rubber your tires are rubbing because you're either too low, wheels are too big, tires are too tall or you need to roll the fenders.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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The burning is coming from where exactly? Identify the source. When you do you'll figure out your problem.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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did even get an alignment ???
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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prolly broke an axle boot from lowering it
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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did even get an alignment ???
has ever been so far as to do get alignment even?
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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famous now am i ???
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by lowlife9
did even get an alignment ???
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Yea it smells like rubber. I'll raise it up and see if it solves the problem.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 07:42 AM
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Yea it smells like rubber. I'll raise it up and see if it solves the problem.
The tire is rubbing then. Find out where it is too. It could be when turning and hitting the inner fender wells, shocks, etc.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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its the tire most likely. i had the same problem.
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