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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 04:04 PM
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Default Camber Correction without a camber kit?

is there such thing? i heard they offer such service in some local places?
something to do with washer? Around 100 bucks for all four wheels.
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 04:38 PM
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Default Re: Camber Correction without a camber kit? (iam7head)

you can user the washer trick in the rear (actually i'm not sure if it works on 6th gens or not)

but i doubt you could do it on all 4, i certainly wouldn't pay anyone to do it, its really easy, unless that includes checking the camber specs and such
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 08:36 PM
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Just don't let anyone bend your control arms. I have heard of people doing that for camber change! Boneheads!
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 11:15 PM
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i already order the eibach sportline for 2inch drop front and back.
with the 2inch drop, what is the negative camber degree?
just dont wanna fu_k up my new tires.(kumho 711)
Camber kit needed?
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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 11:35 PM
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Default Re: Camber Correction without a camber kit? (iam7head)

heh, mine were "bent" .. but only because looong ago when i was into 18'z there WAS no such thing as a camber kit. i didnt pay for it tho, i had a friend cut (witha torch) and bend them slightly.

My rears i did with washers though. I agree, don't do what I did now that you actually have a CHOICE. I had to goto the junkyard and digup stock front suspension when I put the steelies back on 2 years ago.

camber shot when it was on 18's:





[Modified by GimpyAccord, 8:40 AM 9/5/2002]
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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 04:21 AM
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I had to goto the junkyard and digup stock front suspension when I put the steelies back on 2 years ago.
So basically you joined Honda-Tech two years ago. Is that what you're saying?
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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 05:41 AM
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This does NOT work for 6th gens
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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 06:32 AM
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So basically you joined Honda-Tech two years ago. Is that what you're saying?
haha no, 2 years ago I woke up one morning and looked in the garage and saw BS. Sold the rims, system, and whatever else i thought was gay. Never looked back... i would like some Honda OEM alloys though!! People hang on to those like their.. emmm jewels
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 12:32 AM
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Default Re: Camber Correction without a camber kit? (GimpyAccord)

i know this is getting lame but if i lower my accord(6G 4cyl) with sportline for 2 inch do u recommend me to spend the extra cash for camber thing?
i do have a 17inch rims right now
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 07:48 PM
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If you really need some I've got a set. 1990 EX OEM Alloys. Two with good tires, all wheels in pretty good condition. If you want 'em make a decent offer.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 04:38 PM
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get a camber kit, get a camber kit, get a camber kit, get a camber kit......... the only thing negative camber is good for is on race cars, but also do not forget about your toe, that is what really wears your tires down

if you can stay above -2 degrees camber you will be alright
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 06:57 PM
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Default Re: Camber Correction without a camber kit? (iam7head)

me
2inch drop=2degree negative?
1.5inch drop=1.5degree negative?
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 09:29 AM
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Default Re: Camber Correction without a camber kit? (iam7head)

me
2inch drop=2degree negative?
1.5inch drop=1.5degree negative?
no
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 02:46 PM
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em...so can anyone tell me the degree if i got a 1.5inch drop?
measure..measure
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 03:01 PM
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Default Re: Camber Correction without a camber kit? (iam7head)

i think the standard is .5" = 1 degree of camber
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 03:31 PM
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it also depends on wheel/tire size
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 11:05 PM
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Default Re: Camber Correction without a camber kit? (urbanlegend21)

um not all cars will have same negative camber even with same suspension setup .. best thing to do is take the car to an alignment place and have print out a sheet for u telling u all the info .. most places should be free
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