Euronoob

Hey guys,

I've just lowered my car recently and I went to get a wheel alignment today. The computer read:

Rear left: -3.39
Rear right: -3.56

Front left: -0.53
Front right: -1.16

They said they can't do anything about the negative camber so they only fixed the toe.

Also, when they selected the vehicle, they selected 'HONDA Accord 3.0L V6 SOHC VTEC. Prod. 2004-2006' instead of my actualy vehicle, does that matter?

Anyways, so my questions are..

1. Would it be stupid to get a camber kit for stock wheels?
2. Can you even get a camber kit for stock wheels? o_o
3. If so, can I use the kit for both my stock wheels and my new rims? I know my new rims will probably need SOME negative camber, but yeah.
4. Do these questions even make sense?

Thanks in advance guys.

swarlos

1. Would it be stupid to get a camber kit for stock wheels? No. Getting a camber kit will allow your tires to wear evenly and last longer.
2. Can you even get a camber kit for stock wheels? o_o. Yes. The car has a rod in place to keep the camber in check. The problem is that it is not adjustable, and becomes too long when you lower your car. Thus pushing your wheels out at an angle and giving you that negative camber. A camber kit is adjustable, so you can straighten your wheel/tire back up.
3. If so, can I use the kit for both my stock wheels and my new rims? I know my new rims will probably need SOME negative camber, but yeah. Yes.
4. Do these questions even make sense? Yes.

Also check out Jgarcias thread. He just put on a camber kit on the stock 17s. Lowered on stechs.
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-photograph-gallery-144/jgarcias-pwp-823337/

ed_423

euronoob stepping it up. good luck brotha

Euronoob

Oh whoa, thanks a lot for the help swarlos! Anyone know any good camber kit brands? And what are their price ranges? Australia doesn't sell any for the Accord Euro/TSX yet I don't think so I have to buy it from overseas

Hahah Ed, I just want my tyres to last longer! Such uneven negative camber I don't even know how to install the camber kit.. and if I do, would I need another wheel alignment?

MrOtocinclus

I just bought SPC 67545 camber arms. They look pretty solid, and I think some other members have been pleased with them as well. They were under USD$200.

Euronoob

Ohh, did you get them from eBay? And when do you plan on installing them?

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

Based on your specs I would recommend the following:

INGALLS Front Adjustable Ball Joints (qty of 2 needed):

http://store.excelerateperformance.c...0/i-60159.aspx

INGALLS Rear Adjustable Toe/Camber Arms (qty of 2 needed):

http://store.excelerateperformance.c...5/i-60220.aspx

You might be ok with the negative camber in the front if the toe is zeroed out but you will definitely want these rear arms.

Euronoob

Are they hard to install and do you ship to Australia? :o And also, if I get them installed, will I need another wheel alignment?

spoTLess

not all alignment shops know how to adjust camber properly either. Even some of the shops won't even attempt to try if the car is too low. Performance shops will do job.

jgarcia19

imo they are easy to install, just depends on your level of mechanics...you will need another alignment. be sure to tell the alignment shop how you want your camber and toe set. i wanted a bit of negative camber so i left my rears at -1.25.

Throwdown

iTrader: (1)

Not difficult to install. You have 3 arms in the rear (4 if you include the endlink attaching the rear sway bar). They literally unbolt off and are replaced.

What we've found to recommend to our customers is a 1-arm set-up for any drop up to about 1.5" anything further and the toe is affected (no matter how much you adjust the one arm, you will begin to affec the other two).

3 arm for a drop 1.5" or greater for full adjustment in the rear (highly recommended especially if going with coilovers -- BASED ON YOUR SPECS THIS IS WHAT I'D RECOMMEND since you have 3 degrees of camber) : http://throwdownperformance.com/inde...roducts_id=147

1 arm for the rear : http://throwdownperformance.com/inde...roducts_id=161

Also if you are concerned about front camber (rear cambers much easier than the front, but some need ball joints to get back to full stock specs or to dial in their front if going for a certain stance), here are also the front ball joints : http://throwdownperformance.com/inde...roducts_id=509


All of them are listed as a full set (PAIR) for both sides. Had a few customers order from elsewhere by mistake and only order one side lol...so don't do that

Euronoob

Oh whoa, thanks a lot for the info Throwndown! I'm really interested in the 3 arm kit but omg is it expensive... For now, I can only afford the front ball joint thingy.

Front camber won't go any further than -1.5 would it? Even if I get new wheels etc?

Thanks,
Steven

ed_423

^ your name is steven???!?

i like euronoob better. go change it.

Euronoob

LOL Ed! Didn't realise I haven't said my name. I don't want to pay $100 to change it

intheredsdc5

iTrader: (1)

Just for the record, I have had Ingals on my RSX for about 5 years now with no problems or complaints and the arms still look new (excluding dirt). They don't have any rust or whatever...

Ingals FTW

Euronoob

Whoa, really? :o thanks for the info buddy! I think I'm gonna look for rims first then do all the camber stuff afterwards......!?!?!