For those with comptech springs, I got a question for you.

1. How many miles have you put on your Comptech lowering springs?

2. Can you check the tires and see if you have uneven tire wear?


I think there were some ppl with Comptechs that were getting uneven tire wear because of the negative camber. How are you guys with Comptech springs? Any uneven tire wear?? Please confirm.

My previous car (97 lude) was lowered 1.75" and I was gettng hecka uneven tire wear... so I'm guessing a TL would also.

Thnks in advance. I'm thinking of switching to Comptechs Springs from H&R OEM Springs... damn thing isn't low enough for me any more!


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Y2K SiLVeR TL, non-navi
Factory style full body kit + spoiler
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I have about 16,000 mi. on my Comptech springs. Tires are fine!
Just make sure to do the computerized 4-wheel alignment right after the springs are installed!

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1999 Dark Emerald Pearl TL w/ nav
Factory underbody kit and rear spoiler.
Comptech springs, sways, headers and exhaust.
RS Akimoto Funnel Ram III Intake.
18x7.5 +48 5Zigen Heidfeld wheels with 225/40ZR18 Nitto NT-555 tires.
Inspire Tail-lights with Polarg M-23 P8711R signal bulbs.
DEI Viper 550ESP Alarm
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I probably have about 14,000 miles on my springs, and they are doing just fine! Tires wearing even too!
Ed

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I have a whopping 150 miles on my Comptech springs!

I have no noticable uneven wear on my tires.... couldn't tell anyway, they're BALD!

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Comptech Air Filter
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Burlwood Shift Knob
35% Tint, Tinted Rear Plate Cover
Removed Acura & 3.2TL Badging From Trunk
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oh yeah, that was sarcasm about having no wear on my tires, don't go thinking I'm a dumba$$, because I really am a smarta$$.... oh, wait....

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Factory Spoiler & CD Changer
Burlwood Shift Knob
35% Tint, Tinted Rear Plate Cover
Removed Acura & 3.2TL Badging From Trunk
Removed Front Plate Holder

 

I have almost 25,000 miles with Comptech springs and my tires are wearing very evenly. As long as you get a 4 wheel alignment right after you lower your car, you should be fine.

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Would it not be better to get an alignment done after driven the car with new springs for a while before they settle. ie. like say maybe a week or two and then getting alignment done?

 

Ah crap... threads like this one keep reminding me its been weeks since I've had springs installed and I still haven't gotten an alignment done... Some guy that works at the place said he'd do it for 1/8th.

 

Nate, dont feel bad...I put my springs months ago, and haven't had it aligned yet. Not showing uneven wear either way.

 

anyone need to get the camber kit??? or is it not necessary w/Comptech's???

 

You don't need a camber kit for Comptech springs.

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DANG NATE, i wis i could of traded an 1/8 for an alignment. Im getting very uneven tire wear, fronts are riding on rim and the rears are new, HAHA.

 

OKay... so only one person (JYOO) so far is getting uneven tire wear problem??

 

Although I like my comptech springs a lot, I still would prefer the Apex'i coilover system for a bit more money and includes new shocks.



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My car is showing a lot of uneven tire wear, only cause i'm slammed on Ground Control and haven't done alignment in 3 months! Damn, gonna get one done soon!

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-Piaa 1700x and Polarg M-14 bulbs
-white acura emblems and custom clear headlights
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-Tanabe Hyper Medallion Dual Exhaust
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How da hell they can do an Allignment with lowered car? I thought our cars cannot change the camber setting.???

 

You usually would have the shop align your wheels as close as possible to the stock specs. Or you can get the camber correction kit and align your wheels to the angles of your liking.

 

SLVR TL- You are not the only one! I am getting uneven tire wear on the inner part of my rear tires. Sort of a wavy type of wear. And yes, I did get a four wheel alignment after installing the springs. The left rear shows a -1.8 camber and the right rear shows a -1.2 camber. Both of these are out of the specified range and have pretty much ruined my tires.

I don't know what to do execpt buy a rear camber kit and new tires. Any ideas or suggestions?

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1999 Acura 3.2TL
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Bridgestone Potenza RE730 (size: 225/55ZR-16 on stock rims)
AEM Cold Air Intake and Bi-Pass Valve
Comptech Headers
Mugen Exhaust
Comptech Sport Springs
Tokico Non-Adjustable Shocks
Comptech Swaybars
Wings West Spoiler
Burlwood Shift Knob

 

For the record, I am not getting any uneven tire wear. I wanted to know if anyone was getting uneven tire wear with comptechs because I'm considering switching from H&R OE to Comptechs.

You should probably have another shop do an alignment. Maybe the first shop didn't do it right. IF you're within specs, there is no way you will get uneven tire wear. Besides, it appears most, if not all, of the members on the board with comptechs have not had any uneven tire wear problem. If the problem still persists after the second alignment, you might have to buy the camber correction kit. It's alot cheaper to invest in the correction kit than to keep on replacing the tires. Just my $.02.

 

15,000 miles and everything's wearing normally!

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Thanks everyone for replying.

I have ordered Comptechs from Snook and should be receiving them shortly.

I wonder if my H&R OE springs have resale value.... I'll post a thread in "For Sales" section once I swap the springs.

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Y2K SiLVeR TL, non-navi
Factory style full body kit + spoiler
Volk Racing Versus Campionato SS7 18x7.5 52 offset w/ Toyo Proxes FZ4 225/40/18
H&R OEM Springs
PIAA 1700x w/ Inspire Foglight switch
Polarg M-12 Front turn signals
38% window tint all around
Valentine 1 w/ concealed display

 

I bet you are getting toe out wear, one way to check it is put your palm on top of the tire and rub your palm on the tire towards the wheel well, if you feel sharp edge, it is toe out wear. If you go the opposite way, wheel well towards the outside and feel sharp edge, it is toe in wear, and both can be correct by adjusting the toe. Little bit toe out will benefit handling in turn. Just my 2 cents.

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Nate send me an 1/8th son, I knowz yall got that dank dank, dont make me go to tha bank bank !!! $hit I haven't had that good good since, my boy got a pizound from Colorado, oooh weee, that ickey ickey ... I cant believe how many people send bud through UPS ??? At first I didnt know what tha hell you were talkin about ??? Damn son, you better make somethin happen !!!

S.Holla...

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