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Hey guys just wanted to introduce my self, im not new to this page, but i never saw this post as i just moved to charlotte couple months ago. I dont drive a Acura but i drive a 7th gen honda accord v6 AT here is a picture of it; lemme know if you guys have ever seen me I have Illinois plates
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Dynamic Auto Tune is (from my knowledge) the only in-ground alignment rack around. And they are at $200ish for an alignment.
My car is going low. Atleast a 2" drop to start with. Maybe 2.5" if I feel like risking it.
More than half the Firestone service centers in the area have in ground racks. I have gotten the IS-F and the TSX aligned at different locations. It is like $115 I think for a single and $200 for lifetime. They will only sell you a lifetime for a lowered car if they take measurements of the ride height and it does not change more than like 1/4 or 1/2in by the time you come back for alignment.
I was told that last part is because some guy with a vette several years back would track his car. He would come in Friday afternoon with it raised up a bit and get the camber and toe set for his track day. On Monday he would be back to have a street setup again. Apparently he would do this like twice a month.
Work Stuff:
What a day... Had to deal with 3 police officers, a lawyer, an angry disabled customer, his steroid-based legal guardian and a golf club... The stuff I have to do to get a paycheck is getting ridiculous... Friday I should have an answer so I can leave... I need a crown and coke. Hold the coke.
Personal stuff:
Today marked the 5 year anniversary of my Girlfriends Dad passing away in a motorcycle accident... needless to say it was a rough day for her as well. Its amazing how much of an impact parents make on their children. I hugged my parents when I came home tonight and said thank you. Really dont know where I would be without mine.
Acura Stuff:
Realized that I still owe my dad $100 for the Frame swap. So instead of Installation of Kah Partsssssssssss tomorrow, I will be pressure washing my driveway and some yard work. Gotta do the right thing.
I will be low by tuner evolution. The wait seems to make the anticipation build and makes it all more exciting.
I did figure out what I am gonna do for my alignment. I am gonna use a tape measure to measure Height of the car on all 4 fenders. Then I am gonna Measure the length of each of the Ingal's LCA's and get it close. For the time being. Its not the best option, but it will do, and its free.
Welcome to the Forum Vtec_Sheikhani! Any Plans for the Accord besides A-spec Wheels?
Thanks for the invite to sonny's Eric... Next time I go to Cook Out, I'll keep the invite list short.
Work Stuff:
What a day... Had to deal with 3 police officers, a lawyer, an angry disabled customer, his steroid-based legal guardian and a golf club... The stuff I have to do to get a paycheck is getting ridiculous... Friday I should have an answer so I can leave... I need a crown and coke. Hold the coke.
Personal stuff:
Today marked the 5 year anniversary of my Girlfriends Dad passing away in a motorcycle accident... needless to say it was a rough day for her as well. Its amazing how much of an impact parents make on their children. I hugged my parents when I came home tonight and said thank you. Really dont know where I would be without mine.
Acura Stuff:
Realized that I still owe my dad $100 for the Frame swap. So instead of Installation of Kah Partsssssssssss tomorrow, I will be pressure washing my driveway and some yard work. Gotta do the right thing.
I will be low by tuner evolution. The wait seems to make the anticipation build and makes it all more exciting.
I did figure out what I am gonna do for my alignment. I am gonna use a tape measure to measure Height of the car on all 4 fenders. Then I am gonna Measure the length of each of the Ingal's LCA's and get it close. For the time being. Its not the best option, but it will do, and its free.
Welcome to the Forum Vtec_Sheikhani! Any Plans for the Accord besides A-spec Wheels?
Thanks for the invite to sonny's Eric... Next time I go to Cook Out, I'll keep the invite list short.
yeah thats a hell of a day! side note are you trying to get your camber even on 4 corners? might be a tad tricky without a flush or stretch tire but i would get a long level, stand it up on the ground touching the bottom of the rim, making sure its plum 0 degrees as much as possible, then hold a ruler perpendicular to the level and have it touching the top of the rim. measure this distance. depending on size of wheel you have, you can calculate the degree of camber this way, its how i adjust mine, i only have firestone correct toe and everything else.
yeah thats a hell of a day! side note are you trying to get your camber even on 4 corners? might be a tad tricky without a flush or stretch tire but i would get a long level, stand it up on the ground touching the bottom of the rim, making sure its plum 0 degrees as much as possible, then hold a ruler perpendicular to the level and have it touching the top of the rim. measure this distance. depending on size of wheel you have, you can calculate the degree of camber this way, its how i adjust mine, i only have firestone correct toe and everything else.
I am looking to do as close to factory as possible in the front. Driving wheels. I dont want to replace tires every 500 Miles. However I might get as crazy as -4 in the rear. I'll see how it goes and play with it.
Look like some of you guy are trying for tuner evolution so I'll applaud you fellows. I have a gun wrench feeling the tl won't make it to tuner evolution. Still waiting on parts and just bought a new car. Let just say it rhymes with Texas and could look like this after overnight part from japan and a truckload of stolen bluray player. So enjoy I'll have picture up later just been too lazy/tired from slaving at work.
Look like some of you guy are trying for tuner evolution so I'll applaud you fellows. I have a gun wrench feeling the tl won't make it to tuner evolution. Still waiting on parts and just bought a new car. Let just say it rhymes with Texas and could look like this after overnight part from japan and a truckload of stolen bluray player. So enjoy I'll have picture up later just been too lazy/tired from slaving at work.
Thanks guys, as far as mods I don't have anything major just small mods. I got a mdx milled intake spacer, CAI, lowered on supercup kit, retrofit headlights, tl type s front and rear sway bars, subs, and upgraded to the bigger brakes from the base TL. I think that's all of it or atleast all that I can think of.
Look like some of you guy are trying for tuner evolution so I'll applaud you fellows. I have a gun wrench feeling the tl won't make it to tuner evolution. Still waiting on parts and just bought a new car. Let just say it rhymes with Texas and could look like this after overnight part from japan and a truckload of stolen bluray player. So enjoy I'll have picture up later just been too lazy/tired from slaving at work.
MAX! You weren't playin were you?! That one time when we were at the uncc meet and you were talking about picking up a lexus. You went and did the damn thing didn't you?! haha Congrats Sir. Oh and I think those were stolen vhs players in the back of the truck..because 2001. lol
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not too sure, considering its about a 45 min drive i dont want to leave too late, maybe 8ish? when were you thinking?
Right now I'm not sure what I will do. Should be a good time man! Can't wait.
Bryan or Stephen...I know you guys heard that police helicopter just now that did about 30 circles around mcapline elementary. That was awesome. I went out and tried to see what was happening. CMPD was driving all around with their alley lights on and the firetrucks rolled up in there. Then all of a sudden the entire scene straight dissipated. It was like the action switch was clicked. -_-
Bryan or Stephen...I know you guys heard that police helicopter just now that did about 30 circles around mcapline elementary. That was awesome. I went out and tried to see what was happening. CMPD was driving all around with their alley lights on and the firetrucks rolled up in there. Then all of a sudden the entire scene straight dissipated. It was like the action switch was clicked. -_-
My friend posted a status about it. I called my mom and she said she heard sirens everywhere.
No clue as to what was going on. No news info or anything.
Hopefully something surfaces in the morning.
Only thing I can conclude, based on that information that I have gathered I suspect a Man Hunt went down for that level of activity and helicopters.
So not sure why or maybe it is just one of those days. I should be prepping the cars for Tuner Evolution but I have like zero desire to do anything car related. Basically I could care less. Anyone ever felt that way about their car? Pretty much just don't give a fuck about a hobby that used to be the most important thing in my life to me.
Yes, especially of late. I'm beginning to see how much money is wasted in that arena. It makes more sense getting a fast car from the factory to enjoy compared to modding a car to be "your own" just to lose a ton of money during the part out.
Houses, investments, stuff like that are interesting me now. A depreciating asset like a car is - and I never thought I'd say this - no longer appealing to me. Especially when you dump tons of money into it.
I can still appreciate the work others put into their cars. I'm sure when I get "comfortable", I'll be back into modding like I was a few years ago.
Look.. You guys are going to be healed at some point next Saturday during tuner evo. This lack of interest will go away and your passion for cars is going to be rekindled once you see all the legs walking around the show and the booty prints on the hoods of everyone's car.
So with that being said..what's for the tsx Jason and what's next for the fr-s Morgan?!
10-21-2014, 10:23 PM
