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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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Yeah you bought the center console from me... but why does that matter? haha

I was lowered 1.2in front and read in the 5th gen, no camber kit necessary front and rear, toe and front camber was adjusted to factory spec and wore the tires like normal.

Now lowered almost 3" in front and back with the 6th gen, no camber kit necessary in the front, front and rear camber and toe adjusted to factory spec. Where's tire like normal.

A guy on 6GA is lower like 3.5-4 in. and has -3* camber and wear tires like normal. FACTORY TOE IS KEY!
 
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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How long have you been driving like that?

Just called Honda, alignment is $95 and they only have one guy who specializes in lowered Hondas. He said the OEM balljoint needs to be pressed out for the camber kit and that the guy who aligns cars said its a hit or miss w/ the 5th gen.

EDIT: Could get the balljoints put in for about $65 @ a auto place.

EDIT2: I think I am going to get them put in. I paid $160 for the balljoints and if I sell them @ $100 it'll be the same price. Plus...if I decide to slam it l8r it'll be ok!

EDIT 3: Wow, just called the place back and some diff. dbag says their press is way to "wicked" and will break "sh*t" wtf
 

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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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Exactly why ball joint camber kits are worthless, I told you you didn't need it, and told you NOT to get the ball joint kit and you went ahead and did it!

Nanner nanner boo boo!
 
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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lol true

But i'll get it figured out.

Here is a guys camber reading on a 96:

"I only dropped my car 1.5 inches lower, I didn't expect the camber to be that bad why is that?

Front Right: 1.2
Front Left: 0.9
Rear Right 1.3
Rear Left: 1.8
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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Do these people know what the factory camber spec is? It's like -0.5*, so -1* is not that horrible.
 
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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So I am positive the strut is blown. I smelled the brake fluid compared to the fluid on the ground and it is not the same. I also put the front struts on the 4 setting (max stiffness) and the pass. wouldn't bounce where as the drivers side would.

I still am lost for the rear strut hitting the backseat metal support bracket. The guy said that may be a bad strut too.

They didnt want to press out/in my balljoints/camber kit b/c they were afraid of bending the control arm. He said they could try it....lmao So I am going to get some anchor bolt style and he said it would be $20 to install them. Anyone know where I can get a decent set?

Here are my camber readings (look @ the rear before!!!!) :

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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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Whats your suspension exactly? What springs? You still on stock shocks?
 
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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Ground Control adjustable spring w/ KYB AGX struts. I bought the setup used. The GC's were in AMAZING condition but the struts were blown. I also replaced two bushings in the rear with polyurethane ones.
 
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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Well I am asking for a $250 refund. I said I would be done w/ the site if he gave it to me otherwise i'll be telling everyone about how terrible it is and contact the bbb.
 
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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hahaha i hope it works and if it does still trash him anyways.
 



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