Any Dallas area meets? - July 22 (Thread Retired)
10-13-2003, 07:25 PM
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Re: CT springs and tire wear
Originally posted by DeezNutz
For you guys that have CT springs, is it normal for the front tires to wear on the insides? I had Vandergriff Acura do my alignment when I dropped my CL-S, and they eat thru the inside of the front tires unusually fast. Is this a camber adjustment problem?
Nutz
For you guys that have CT springs, is it normal for the front tires to wear on the insides? I had Vandergriff Acura do my alignment when I dropped my CL-S, and they eat thru the inside of the front tires unusually fast. Is this a camber adjustment problem?
Nutz
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10-13-2003, 07:30 PM
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Originally posted by InfernoTLS
Oh yeah, and there are some post whores lurking around but don't worry, I'm not one of them...
Oh yeah, and there are some post whores lurking around but don't worry, I'm not one of them...
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10-13-2003, 07:31 PM
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Originally posted by InfernoTLS
Sounds like either the perfect woman or the perfect road (or both)!
Sounds like either the perfect woman or the perfect road (or both)!
tell the misses to look out . . . 
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10-13-2003, 07:34 PM
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Originally posted by mantis23
I second that, motion carries!
I second that, motion carries!
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10-14-2003, 05:26 AM
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Acura says
"There's nothing wrong with your alignment. It may be those aftermarket springs you got on there. That can change things."
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So, I guess I'll check with Comptech and see what they say could be killing my tires. 6k miles on my new set, and the front pair are f*cking ruined.
:angry: :swear2: So, I guess I'll check with Comptech and see what they say could be killing my tires. 6k miles on my new set, and the front pair are f*cking ruined.
10-14-2003, 06:13 AM
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Originally posted by InfernoTLS
Guys, when I went down to San Antonio, I found the best road in Texas (so far, anyway): huge curves, tight curves, steep hills, curves on hills, curves in valleys, deep valleys, smooth asphalt, feels like a rollercoaster in the STi damn fine road.
You go from 35 to 281 from Georgetown to Marble Falls on FM 1431 (I think this is correct--I wrote it down on my map which is in the other room).
Guys, when I went down to San Antonio, I found the best road in Texas (so far, anyway): huge curves, tight curves, steep hills, curves on hills, curves in valleys, deep valleys, smooth asphalt, feels like a rollercoaster in the STi damn fine road.
You go from 35 to 281 from Georgetown to Marble Falls on FM 1431 (I think this is correct--I wrote it down on my map which is in the other room).
10-14-2003, 06:13 AM
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DZ, I just thought of a couple of things that might impact your tire wear.
The springs can be installed wrong on two parts.
1) The springs are designed specifically for FL, RL, LR, RR. The springs are marked, but the installer could have not paid attention and messed up.
2) The springs must be positioned in a certain manner to ensure a proper ride. So if the spring is not rotated to ride on the support correctly, this could be an issue. Also, I recall that there is some sort of "rubber" bushing that must be used and I recall someone noting that we make sure the installer does not throw this out.
IMO, any of those points would not necessarily impact the alignment, but could impact the ride and tire wear.
You might want to see how you can double check those points.
Ruf
The springs can be installed wrong on two parts.
1) The springs are designed specifically for FL, RL, LR, RR. The springs are marked, but the installer could have not paid attention and messed up.
2) The springs must be positioned in a certain manner to ensure a proper ride. So if the spring is not rotated to ride on the support correctly, this could be an issue. Also, I recall that there is some sort of "rubber" bushing that must be used and I recall someone noting that we make sure the installer does not throw this out.
IMO, any of those points would not necessarily impact the alignment, but could impact the ride and tire wear.
You might want to see how you can double check those points.
Ruf
10-14-2003, 06:14 AM
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Originally posted by danny25
how in the world did you find that road?? Were you just exploring and got lucky?
how in the world did you find that road?? Were you just exploring and got lucky?
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10-14-2003, 06:23 AM
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Originally posted by danny25
did you ask them about the toe-in thing?
did you ask them about the toe-in thing?
10-14-2003, 06:25 AM
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Originally posted by RUF87
DZ, I just thought of a couple of things that might impact your tire wear.
The springs can be installed wrong on two parts.
1) The springs are designed specifically for FL, RL, LR, RR. The springs are marked, but the installer could have not paid attention and messed up.
2) The springs must be positioned in a certain manner to ensure a proper ride. So if the spring is not rotated to ride on the support correctly, this could be an issue. Also, I recall that there is some sort of "rubber" bushing that must be used and I recall someone noting that we make sure the installer does not throw this out.
IMO, any of those points would not necessarily impact the alignment, but could impact the ride and tire wear.
You might want to see how you can double check those points.
Ruf
DZ, I just thought of a couple of things that might impact your tire wear.
The springs can be installed wrong on two parts.
1) The springs are designed specifically for FL, RL, LR, RR. The springs are marked, but the installer could have not paid attention and messed up.
2) The springs must be positioned in a certain manner to ensure a proper ride. So if the spring is not rotated to ride on the support correctly, this could be an issue. Also, I recall that there is some sort of "rubber" bushing that must be used and I recall someone noting that we make sure the installer does not throw this out.
IMO, any of those points would not necessarily impact the alignment, but could impact the ride and tire wear.
You might want to see how you can double check those points.
Ruf
Hmmm... how to check for spring L/R placement... and rotation...
10-14-2003, 07:37 AM
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the wheels could be bent or the tires could be improperly fitted as well... if the alignment is showing in spec numbers there's absolutely no reason for uneven wear. what about the tire pressure? that could be a problem as well.
10-14-2003, 08:04 AM
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Only thing I can think of -- after getting the "you probably need a camber kit" response from CT, is that the car is mildly within spec (-0.6 and -0.9 where limits are -1.0 to 1.0) without me sitting in it, and with my weight, it pushes the camber past spec???
I only weigh 175, so no fat jokes are applicable here.
I only weigh 175, so no fat jokes are applicable here.
10-14-2003, 08:13 AM
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it could be odd, but your struts might be simply going out and could be causing the camber problem. if i'm not mistaken, you put quite a large amount of miles on your ride. a camber kit will fix the problem, but struts could as well. that's kinda odd about the springs IMO. i've never heard of a spring having to go on the front left or right... didn't really think that mattered. according to all the suspension i've worked on and seen that never mattered.
and for the time being, my racing days are done... my timing chain tensioner is out and courtesy wants $1500 for the labor... my response... F*UCK THAT! So i've gotta pick up the part and do it myself... could be interesting. wish me luck in a few weeks when I attempt this horrible maintenance job.
and for the time being, my racing days are done... my timing chain tensioner is out and courtesy wants $1500 for the labor... my response... F*UCK THAT! So i've gotta pick up the part and do it myself... could be interesting. wish me luck in a few weeks when I attempt this horrible maintenance job.
10-14-2003, 08:53 AM
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Originally posted by CasperTL
and for the time being, my racing days are done... my timing chain tensioner is out and courtesy wants $1500 for the labor... my response... F*UCK THAT! So i've gotta pick up the part and do it myself... could be interesting. wish me luck in a few weeks when I attempt this horrible maintenance job.
and for the time being, my racing days are done... my timing chain tensioner is out and courtesy wants $1500 for the labor... my response... F*UCK THAT! So i've gotta pick up the part and do it myself... could be interesting. wish me luck in a few weeks when I attempt this horrible maintenance job.
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10-14-2003, 09:29 AM
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Originally posted by danny25
how in the world did you find that road?? Were you just exploring and got lucky?
how in the world did you find that road?? Were you just exploring and got lucky?
10-14-2003, 10:04 AM
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Originally posted by CasperTL
it could be odd, but your struts might be simply going out and could be causing the camber problem. if i'm not mistaken, you put quite a large amount of miles on your ride. a camber kit will fix the problem, but struts could as well. that's kinda odd about the springs IMO. i've never heard of a spring having to go on the front left or right... didn't really think that mattered. according to all the suspension i've worked on and seen that never mattered.
and for the time being, my racing days are done... my timing chain tensioner is out and courtesy wants $1500 for the labor... my response... F*UCK THAT! So i've gotta pick up the part and do it myself... could be interesting. wish me luck in a few weeks when I attempt this horrible maintenance job.
it could be odd, but your struts might be simply going out and could be causing the camber problem. if i'm not mistaken, you put quite a large amount of miles on your ride. a camber kit will fix the problem, but struts could as well. that's kinda odd about the springs IMO. i've never heard of a spring having to go on the front left or right... didn't really think that mattered. according to all the suspension i've worked on and seen that never mattered.
and for the time being, my racing days are done... my timing chain tensioner is out and courtesy wants $1500 for the labor... my response... F*UCK THAT! So i've gotta pick up the part and do it myself... could be interesting. wish me luck in a few weeks when I attempt this horrible maintenance job.
10-14-2003, 10:07 AM
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have fun Casper, I don't even know what a timing chain tensioner is. I guess that's the good thing about having a timing belt, that's a lot cheaper to change. Good luck.
10-14-2003, 12:16 PM
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Oh yeah, I sat in an '04 TL this morning while they were checking out my stuff, and I really like it. I wanna drive one soon and see how it handles / performs. The build quality is waaay tighter than my '01 CL-S.
10-14-2003, 01:03 PM
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If they had an '05 CL in the works that had similar (but more aggressive) styling to the '04 TL, I'd probably buy one. Wishful thinking I guess... I'll probably end up with a used M3--which is still nice.
10-14-2003, 01:33 PM
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Originally posted by DeezNutz
Oh yeah, I sat in an '04 TL this morning while they were checking out my stuff, and I really like it. I wanna drive one soon and see how it handles / performs. The build quality is waaay tighter than my '01 CL-S.
Oh yeah, I sat in an '04 TL this morning while they were checking out my stuff, and I really like it. I wanna drive one soon and see how it handles / performs. The build quality is waaay tighter than my '01 CL-S.
10-14-2003, 08:00 PM
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Originally posted by mantis23
I saw one on the road in motion today. looked very sharp / very agressive in motion. Its starting to grow on me....a lot!
I saw one on the road in motion today. looked very sharp / very agressive in motion. Its starting to grow on me....a lot!
Turns out it was Mantis . . . he didn't know it was me and I tried to call him, but with his music SO LOUD he didn't hear his phone ring.
BTW - he didn't recognize me because I was in my brother's Honda minivan . . .
That Mantis will run anything . . .
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10-15-2003, 05:42 AM
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Originally posted by RUF87
BTW - he didn't recognize me because I was in my brother's Honda minivan . . .
That Mantis will run anything . . .
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BTW - he didn't recognize me because I was in my brother's Honda minivan . . .
That Mantis will run anything . . .
Ruf
hey, a win's a win.
10-15-2003, 08:06 AM
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Originally posted by InfernoTLS
Actually, yes--coming home, I was trying to cut over from 281 back to 35 at Marble Falls and took this road!!! Nothing but dumb luck...
Actually, yes--coming home, I was trying to cut over from 281 back to 35 at Marble Falls and took this road!!! Nothing but dumb luck...
