well it isnt so horrible, but freakin 2007 always screwing sumthing up like usual or me LOLZ......well last night i discovered a weird creeking noise coming from my front end everytime i turn the wheel........and i guess its already time to get my hands dirty........i already figrured its my balljoints, but dam what a way to start your new year with your car making NOISES....this shit totally pisses me OFF..............

 

but this actully is perfect!!!!, because i was planning on lowering my car, and when they(Acura) changed my tranny at 100,000XXX, my car currently has 116,000, those shits heads F'D up my AXLE seal.........you know when you "PRI" the axle out, well at the same time they messed up the seal, nothin major just a few buxxs, but i see i have a whole project load and shit.....heres the list

1. Replace Balljoints (a must)

2. Change Axle SEAL (a must)

3. REplacing Struts (Oem ones are still G00d)

4. Suspension/Springs- still Stuck on brands???, i hate the Teins outcome (springs), may go with H & R or Neuspeed, (still need sum Opinions)

5. Rear Camber Kit (i know imma need these forsure)

6. Front Camber (still pending on Wheel Alignment) but do you guys think its NEEDED??

I would really like to hear your opinions and thoughts.......

 

If you are going to get all that work done, you should get some upgraded struts, especially with that many miles on your current struts.

 

springs go with H&R sports or Eibach Pro-kits depending what kinda drop you want.
you will need struts if you're going to drop your car with just springs, otherwise they'll bust when you'll lease expect it, so since you're gonna get your hands dirty do it all at once. front & camber kits depends on what kinda drop you're goin for ie. springs like Tein H-Tech or H&R OE Sports don't really need camber kits. If you haven't done your timing belt/drive belts/ tensioner/water pump replacement you may want to save those $$ because its coming up at 120k

 

(SPRINGS) well as for a dropp, i dont want no front finger gaps, so teins is out of the question, i think im DEF goin with neuspeed race or H&R....i want my car to be low, just about sittin on my tires......and the camber kit thing, will i still need one or that is basically for cars with the complete coilover systems?????

 

i dont understand how i can get 141 views and only 4 replies????? including mines????? when i first joined this site i thought it would have been friendly......but oviously you can see from a persons thread how much fee-back you really get..... this member "AMGala", made a thread about he got hit, in the rear nothing major just a new bumper and paint.......and he get so much comments.......i made a thread about what i plan to do and i need help and advice, i clearly stated that, because i know i wrote that shit in ENGLISH and yet i only get 4 replies........when i joined acurazine, i never intended to cause any trouble or what not........but how can i like to continue being a member if get 3 feedback out of 100 people?????? i never dissrespected any member.....but i feel that im being treated like i am a stranger.....when all i wanna do is make my TL look good........now u tell me how in the world u get 141views and 3 comments........i didnt even post a pic.......just info.........and still i feel like shit.......

 

what does my headlights turn everyone off??????? im sorry i never joined this site to please anyone......but for me to make a thread and have 141 views and only 3 comments is beyond fucked up.......

 

and i also noticed everytime i comment on a thread.......i always post sumthing POSTIVE......giving my opinion.......never hating......but just debating....and im speaking freakin English.......and still no reply to my comment like if i just cursed sumones mother out or sumthing else.......

 

I got H&R sports with Tokico Blues and the drop is perfect. Since you're so close we could meet up sometime so you could check it out

 

i just thought that we all have basically the same cars.......and would be friendly........cuz i swear i seen some guys post sum pics of stock cars and get comments of the worlds........but i just wanted sum info and opinions.....and still i feel like i have to get off the buss...........

 

Don't get off the bus man...I think you can get away without the camber kit as long as you go for a normal and not completely slammed drop. The eibach pro-kit and the H&R sport springs should be fine. I don't know how big a drop the neuspeed race springs are, but I've heard they ride kinda rough. Tech article on camber kits:http://heeltoeauto.com/httech/YaBB.pl?num=1162587420

 

hey man im teh same predicament as far a drop goes but i know im only goin for a 1.5 all teh way around. i have hear da front haber kit is not needed but rear 90% usually does

 

rear camber kit if going more than 2 inch drop and dont like buying tires
front camber kit for 2 inch drop and you like to play with your suspension
Tein SS- basically see my sig, check other people signature as some list most of their mods proudly, and the ones they didnt like get a thread made warning others

I am 1 finger gap front barely 2 finger gap top of tire to fender lip on 18s
pics soon- washing day!!!

oh!- I had to RAISE the shocks from the mid point setting Tein has you start with
Overly wide tires 235, and rear fender edge issue to be resolved with grinder.
So low as you dare- no prob with SS -and easy to make ride mostly wife approved and quickly changed to play setting with a click click click

 

hey man- I wish yellow mains were legal here in the fog. call us jealous
You may notice hi-end cars on the German autobahn all have yellow mains

Dont hate us for being away at the hoidays or peole who read but have no factual input have not responded. Better than the 2 bit opinions some offer
When you have been here a while and contribute experience or show interest, you become friends with many people, and when something happens to your baby- we all mourn.
Look at Blackura, a well known member lost his car to a corner one night- all its goodies went to new homes right away

As to your original issue about the seal- many things cause wear and make the axle jump around and posiibly damage the seal- like bad control arm bushing, bad shocks etc.
When you get new struts- suddenly the old ones are remembered as handlng like a small boat following a cabin cruiser. Mine had 80k and were replaced with the Teins- which I continue to learn about their precise adjustment settings and ride control.
How are you people checking the struts- no leak means its good- not a chance.....

My sig with most of the mods so far

 

I don't recall ever seeing any pics of your car. Can't wait.

 

Go with Eibach Pro-Kit or H&R Race. Both give about the same drop. However, you will have about 1 finger gap all around. I have the Eibachs, and I needed a rear camber kit, but not front.

And try not to get personal about people not responding. The truth of the matter is that over the years, many people have asked similar questions about the same topics, and people don't like repeating themselves over and over. But I don't think anyone is really hating on you.

 

bI dropped my car and the front chamber was toast back was fine and it was 1.5 all the way around.


1. Replace Balljoints (a must) --same here

2. Change Axle SEAL (a must) --same here


3. REplacing Struts (Oem ones are sucky ) --same here

i have some h&r springs im putting in and a chamber kit along with brakes.

wish i had a garage looks like im stuck in the rain.

 

yeh well i hear you, i kinda got upset at the moment and time, and i apologize for that, but i did sum research on heel and toe.....that guy, he has a thread im guessing on his Forum, about camber kits.....and he said once i get a 4 wheel alignment i should be good......and i want the H&R RACE dropp.......i was doing quite some reading about camber, because my last car was a 1994 ACCORD, i did the Type-R suspension on it.....(5 lug), and i never once did an alignment.....i just kept eating threw tires........so i guess as im gettin older i want to take my best precautions about everything!!!!........

 

and i decided not to do the Honda Conversion....because i think the "A" gives it a more agressive look and the "H" just squares the front OFF, but thats just my opinion.......

 

An alignment will just straighten out your front wheels, and it will tell you if you need a camber kit or not. It won't fix any camber issues because the OEM parts are non-adjustable. So the only real way to know if you need a camber kit is to get an alignment. This of course means that you would get the alignment first and then go back and install the camber kit. But I would just install it while you are doing all of the other work and then get it aligned, because it will be easier to install while everything is off, and when you get your car aligned, they can adjust to the proper amount of camber.

 

HeelToe's tech article says up to 2 inch drop you can stay OE, and the effects of camber versus yadayada improves handling-
at approx 2 inch and more drop- you are in the - needs camber kits for sure-the alignment has to be within some portion of spec to operate and keep tires~

By getting an alignment after coilover install for example- you get a printout and the numbers.
Check back here and confirm if you are within range of tires lasting 25k miles, or get the kits.
Easy to install, and like the 2 piston calipers- something the car should have come with!

 

get an alignment...my car drove sooo much better after one