Quanaman's Accord Love Thread (Accord starts on Pg 18)
04-11-2016, 02:07 PM
#521
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thanks man. last question (sorry Quanaman!)...does this mean the tire is more likely to rub at the fender since you're pushing the top of the wheel out? i have my fenders rolled and should be fine but just curious. i bring my camber in to -1.0 with the kit on the rear just for peace of mind.
04-11-2016, 02:35 PM
#522
I may put mine up, we will see. I'm in Cali people are stupid here, so I could probably get 1200+If you sell them with tires, maybe so!!
thanks man. last question (sorry Quanaman!)...does this mean the tire is more likely to rub at the fender since you're pushing the top of the wheel out? i have my fenders rolled and should be fine but just curious. i bring my camber in to -1.0 with the kit on the rear just for peace of mind.
With all that I've read and seen here on the forum about the Ingalls, the SPC is the only way to go.To me it makes more sense to have 1 upper arm control the camber rather than the 2 lowers, with more bushings to go bad etc. I would have them adjust the wheel outward enough so it doesn't rub. I've always had natural camber at around -2 at usually with just a fender roll and have had no issues.
Last edited by quanaman; 04-11-2016 at 02:40 PM.
04-12-2016, 07:49 AM
#523
natural camber is just fine...I literally am doing it for more flush without spacers since I have the space to the fender.
Also, I always adjust that myself...then get the toe checked out when I get an alignment. It's a PITA for the poor alignment guys so I'd rather just handle it.
Also, I always adjust that myself...then get the toe checked out when I get an alignment. It's a PITA for the poor alignment guys so I'd rather just handle it.
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04-18-2016, 08:30 AM
#524
Finally got around to the suspension install this weekend!
With some of the house projects going on (building a fence for my little buddy Esco around the whole property) the car was put on hold for about a week. Sunday I set about getting the suspension in order on the TL.
Swapped the fronts first, which was pretty quick and easy. I always forget how easy the old suspension comes out when you don't run into rust and other problems.
Then came the rears. Pulled the seat out, got the wheels off, etc. Went to remove the RSB endlinks first, and of course had to cut out the old endlinks. What a shit design by Honda. Took a dremel to them and cut them out on both sides.
After that it was cake. Swapped in the new suspension, new Progress 24mm RSB, new MOOG endlinks, and new 15mm spacers front and 20mm rear. Done!
Went for a drive, the car feels a bit floaty. I'm going to finish up dialing in the suspension today after work most likely. Left the back seat out for that reason!
My parts stockpile is dwindling now, so time to get a few things just to finish buttoning her up. New tires and alignment hopefully this week, will be getting new TPMS, new PCV valve for the check gas cap indicator, and a couple other small things.
Here are the few pics I took.
With some of the house projects going on (building a fence for my little buddy Esco around the whole property) the car was put on hold for about a week. Sunday I set about getting the suspension in order on the TL.
Swapped the fronts first, which was pretty quick and easy. I always forget how easy the old suspension comes out when you don't run into rust and other problems.
Then came the rears. Pulled the seat out, got the wheels off, etc. Went to remove the RSB endlinks first, and of course had to cut out the old endlinks. What a shit design by Honda. Took a dremel to them and cut them out on both sides.
After that it was cake. Swapped in the new suspension, new Progress 24mm RSB, new MOOG endlinks, and new 15mm spacers front and 20mm rear. Done!
Went for a drive, the car feels a bit floaty. I'm going to finish up dialing in the suspension today after work most likely. Left the back seat out for that reason!
My parts stockpile is dwindling now, so time to get a few things just to finish buttoning her up. New tires and alignment hopefully this week, will be getting new TPMS, new PCV valve for the check gas cap indicator, and a couple other small things.
Here are the few pics I took.
Last edited by quanaman; 04-18-2016 at 08:33 AM.
04-19-2016, 12:42 AM
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I'll be waiting right here.....
04-19-2016, 08:29 AM
#534
Thanks everyone! Didn't get a chance to finish dialing it all in. I've been test driving it just to get a feel for it for now. Still need to raise the front a bit and lower the rear some. I've got my coils set to 12 clicks from full stiffness for now also.
I went with Akata spacers, have had great experience with them. I lie that they come coated black and wee only 75$/set. 15mm front 20mm rear.
Here's a quick pic I snapped this morning. Nothing took special, she still needs some work.
I went with Akata spacers, have had great experience with them. I lie that they come coated black and wee only 75$/set. 15mm front 20mm rear.
Here's a quick pic I snapped this morning. Nothing took special, she still needs some work.
04-19-2016, 08:47 AM
#536
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How does the undercarriage look that dirty/salted up but the hub cap looks brand new? Lol
Lookin good Q.
04-19-2016, 09:55 AM
#538
Living on the side of the mountain for the last 5 years
04-19-2016, 11:44 AM
#539
I did...
but once I took them off the TL, I noticed two cracks that ran through where the pressed stud was. Then, on another set...I put them on the rear of the s2000 and within 2 months they both had bent/deformed (yes, I did go sideways with them on) to the point where you could not align the studs/holes to stack them for storage. I contacted Akata and they gave me a whole song and dance about how blah blah blah there's no way if I installed correctly etc...
couple that with the fact that they were willing to sell a version 2 10MM spacer...and I decided to toss them and never go back.
but once I took them off the TL, I noticed two cracks that ran through where the pressed stud was. Then, on another set...I put them on the rear of the s2000 and within 2 months they both had bent/deformed (yes, I did go sideways with them on) to the point where you could not align the studs/holes to stack them for storage. I contacted Akata and they gave me a whole song and dance about how blah blah blah there's no way if I installed correctly etc...
couple that with the fact that they were willing to sell a version 2 10MM spacer...and I decided to toss them and never go back.
04-19-2016, 02:01 PM
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Awwww yeah...the drop looks fantastic! KBP 
04-22-2016, 08:18 AM
#549
I know right! I'm not gonna lie sometimes I take walks around the building and go visit it in the parking lot at work 
No wheels for now! Got new a set of new Waffles and new tires that will be mounted and balanced soon. I'm planning on getting a brand new set of wheels and tires maybe in June, but if I come across a good deal I'll always scoop it up!
No wheels for now! Got new a set of new Waffles and new tires that will be mounted and balanced soon. I'm planning on getting a brand new set of wheels and tires maybe in June, but if I come across a good deal I'll always scoop it up!
I still drive it daily though. Not just to the bus stop.
04-22-2016, 10:46 PM
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OEM waffles are perfect....
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