New Upper Control Arm with Positive Camber
10-12-2015, 08:41 AM
#1
New Upper Control Arm with Positive Camber
Hi Guys, I bought a MSOTECH upper control arm that was said to be a direct fit. I am lowered so the camber should be at -1.5 for my fitment (natural camber). The replaced side (right) has positive camber (+ 0.7). This is causing a drift that is from cross camber...I just got an alignment after installation.
Is there anyway to adjust this, or is this control arm just not right for my application of being lowered?
I am highly disappointed because it was supposed to be a direct replacement, but clearly its not.
Thanks,
Is there anyway to adjust this, or is this control arm just not right for my application of being lowered?
I am highly disappointed because it was supposed to be a direct replacement, but clearly its not.
Thanks,
10-13-2015, 09:31 AM
#6
https://www.heeltoeauto.com/skunk2-p...6-05-0004.html
Reason I asked about the part # was because I couldn't find Mevotech product upper front arm.
From what I can see, that arm is for a 2003/2007 Honda Accord, 2004/2008 Acura TSX, they aren't the same as the TL.
Acura OEM # 51450-SEP-A02 2004/2004 TL only.
If you still have the other arm take some measurements and you'll they are not the same.
Last edited by Turbonut; 10-13-2015 at 09:44 AM.
10-13-2015, 09:47 AM
#7
It can be adjusted if one purchases an aftermarket arm with camber adjustment:
https://www.heeltoeauto.com/skunk2-p...6-05-0004.html
Reason I asked about the part # was because I couldn't find Mevotech product upper front arm.
From what I can see, that arm is for a 2003/2007 Honda Accord, 2004/2008 Acura TSX, they aren't the same.
Acura OEM # 51450-SEP-A02 2004/2004 TL only.
If you still have the other arm take some measurements and you'll they are not the same.
https://www.heeltoeauto.com/skunk2-p...6-05-0004.html
Reason I asked about the part # was because I couldn't find Mevotech product upper front arm.
From what I can see, that arm is for a 2003/2007 Honda Accord, 2004/2008 Acura TSX, they aren't the same.
Acura OEM # 51450-SEP-A02 2004/2004 TL only.
If you still have the other arm take some measurements and you'll they are not the same.
Before the OEM upper control arm failed, it was sitting at -1.5 on both sides. This was perfect camber for my wheel setup. Now, only the side that was replaced (what was supposed to be a direct OEM replacement), is sitting at +0.2. This is at the exact same height as last time. My options are to conclude this control arm is defective due to not matching OEM camber degrees, or that it can somehow be adjusted.
Based off your findings, I'm confident that they fucked me over on the purchase. Thanks for the insight man.
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10-13-2015, 01:11 PM
#9
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Hi Guys, I bought a MSOTECH upper control arm that was said to be a direct fit. I am lowered so the camber should be at -1.5 for my fitment (natural camber). The replaced side (right) has positive camber (+ 0.7). This is causing a drift that is from cross camber...I just got an alignment after installation.
Is there anyway to adjust this, or is this control arm just not right for my application of being lowered?
I am highly disappointed because it was supposed to be a direct replacement, but clearly its not.
Thanks,
Is there anyway to adjust this, or is this control arm just not right for my application of being lowered?
I am highly disappointed because it was supposed to be a direct replacement, but clearly its not.
Thanks,
I'd highly recommend getting the SPC camber arms:
SPC Performance EZ Arm XR; w/ B Joint; Reqr's 1 per Wheel ACURA TL
Edit: You can get a pair from THM for under $160 shipped, just call in the order because the website price is wrong.
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