so if i get the tein SS coilovers, is that all i need what i get in the package, or do i also need to by cambers etc..IM not to clear on suspension. After seeing the comptech scandal, im lookin at my alternatives..Thanks

 

How low do you want to go .. if you want to keep the drop around the same as the ORIGINAL (I guess I have to specify that now) Comptech drop, then you shouldnt need a camber kit. but generally the rule was if you went below that, you would need a camber kit to get the alignment back to factory specs.

 

wait does that answer my question about the Teins SS or comptechs, im pretty much wondering what else will i need in additon to the Tein SS

 

You'll find a lot of info on alignment and camber kits to purchase in conjunction with lowering your car in other threads. Try a search first, and if you still have questions, post up another question. However, your question has already been answered in numerous threads.

But to give you a little bit of a head start...

Regardless of what lowering kit you purchase, whether you need a camber kit or not depends on the amount you lower your car. Since you are going to go with the TEIN kit, I'd get your car lowered and have the height adjusted to where you want it. THen go and get your alignment checked out to see how much it is off or if it's even off for that matter (Every car is different)

If it's off then you'll need to purchase the correct camber adjustment kit. They make different kits depending on how much camber correction you need. This is why you have to get your car's alignment checked first before you buy a camber correction kit.

In addition, getting your alignment checked after getting it lowered is just good practice because if your alignment is off, and you correct it, it'll save you money because your tires won't wear out prematurely.

 

I know you are speaking generally, but regarless of what kit you buy, checking the camber level is still a good idea even if you buy the comptech springs just because plenty of other members that bought comptech springs still needed to correct their camber kit.

 

thanks man, but besides the camber, thats all i would need to be up and running with the teins, and has ne1 had their teins installed by a dealer

 

You don't necessarily NEED the cambers is what people are trying to say. Since the ride height on the Teins is adjustable, as you drop the car more the camber will get more out of spec. If you're only dropping the car 1.5" or less, then the camber probably doesn't need any adjustment. If you're planning on dropping it more, then a camber kit like SPC or Ingalls is needed. Most people will tell you that you only need it for the front and not the rears ... I have them on both the front and rears though.

Only problem with what skyraskal is saying is that it'll cost you more money to put the Teins on, then get an alignment and then get the camber kit installed and get another alignment ... Where as if you do it all at the same time, then you'll save on a 2nd alignment and save on install costs since your car is already on the lift.

And I got my Teins installed by the dealer ... Depends on each dealer, but mine did it with no problems.

 

who installed urs liquice, Pohanka, im looking to go there cause i have heard they are mod firendly

 

Basically what I was getting at is that if he doesn't know how much he is going to lower his car, then he won't know what camber kit to purchase (if he needs it) and hence will have to do it the harder way of getting the alignment checked, then buying the kit, then getting the kit put on and re-aligned.

I guess we were saying the same thing, or trying to get to the same point but just stating it differently.

 

im prob lookin to drop it at most 2 inches

 

You'll probably need a camber kit for a drop of 2.

I know you aren't intersted in the comptech springs, but have you given any thought to the neuspeed springs with koni yellow shocks?

 

funny stuff..... + points for you... glad everyone is finding out the truth.

 

If you're going to drop your car more than 1.5"s then just get the camber kit made for up to a 3.0" drop. Even if you go below a 1.5" drop you can still get the camber within spec, you just can't go above the stock ride height like you can with the 1.5" kit.

Personally, I bought the SPC Camber kit, part #s: 67320 (front), and 67090 (rear).

 

I installed the Teins myself using NiteQwill's instructions (do a search for that). Everything you need comes in the box or is already on your car.

If dropping about 2", as I have, you may or may not need a kit. I did not as my specs are just within Acura's specs.

Good luck.

 

you will need a camber kit if you drop it 2'' or more unless you want to buy alot of new tires, you have to get an alignment a couple days after. You will love them, trust me