camber correction??
1600cc
11-09-2003, 10:33 PM
Hey, I was wondering if you would need a camber correction for installing coilovers?? I know that you do need it for installing lowering springs, but I'm not sure about coilovers...any help is appreciated.
BullShifter
11-10-2003, 10:59 AM
Yes you need a camber kit ANY time it's lowered, even .5" since there is NO camber adjustment. IMO a camber kit is only needed when lowering more than 2". Also you will want a camber kit with coilovers so you can use it to the full potenial.
every time the ride height is changed = ALIGNMENT
every time the ride height is changed = ALIGNMENT
1600cc
11-10-2003, 09:38 PM
what's IMO??? Oh, and thanks for the info.
akina_speedstars
11-10-2003, 11:58 PM
IMO is "In My Opinion".
IHMO is "In My Humble Opinion". Both are seen a lot in bulletin boards.
IHMO is "In My Humble Opinion". Both are seen a lot in bulletin boards.
Prelewd
11-11-2003, 03:03 AM
Yes you need a camber kit ANY time it's lowered, even .5" since there is NO camber adjustment. IMO a camber kit is only needed when lowering more than 2".
I would say more like 1.5". Especially with wider, lower profile tires. My rear camber is horrid with 17" wheels, and it's only lowered 1.5" in the rear.
I would say more like 1.5". Especially with wider, lower profile tires. My rear camber is horrid with 17" wheels, and it's only lowered 1.5" in the rear.
Dezoris
11-13-2003, 10:29 AM
Camber is not adjustable on a stock car assuming you have a Civic.
Your car's alignment is set to a factory range, which is not optimal for performance.
In many cases, the factory alignment is horrible but still withing the specified range.
If you are going to modify your suspension, your first mod should be a camber kit.
Putting on adjustable shocks and high rate springs does nothing if you can't adjust your alignment properly.
Your car's alignment is set to a factory range, which is not optimal for performance.
In many cases, the factory alignment is horrible but still withing the specified range.
If you are going to modify your suspension, your first mod should be a camber kit.
Putting on adjustable shocks and high rate springs does nothing if you can't adjust your alignment properly.
SilverY2KCivic
11-14-2003, 12:50 AM
If you are going to modify your suspension, your first mod should be a camber kit.
Putting on adjustable shocks and high rate springs does nothing if you can't adjust your alignment properly.
Agree with the first one there. But the second one, not totally true. ANY upgrade in suspension over stock will do something, and a lot in some cases if you build it up the right way. But by being able to adjust camber will give you optimal handling than if you don't have anything to adjust it with. I can tell you that my setup I have (which contains no camber kits, exception of the blah blah rear camber washer thing) and it's better than my stock suspension by 10 fold.
as for adjustability of a Civic suspension if you don't have a kit, the front is the bitch to adjust, but the rear can be adjusted to the posative side (or neutralized if a bit negative) by way of shims or washers and longer upper arm bolts. That's about as much adjustment as one can make though without the help of a kit.
Simply put though, you may want to get a camber kit, though it's not required, but it's HIGHLY recommended which is about as close to required as it can get. ;)
Putting on adjustable shocks and high rate springs does nothing if you can't adjust your alignment properly.
Agree with the first one there. But the second one, not totally true. ANY upgrade in suspension over stock will do something, and a lot in some cases if you build it up the right way. But by being able to adjust camber will give you optimal handling than if you don't have anything to adjust it with. I can tell you that my setup I have (which contains no camber kits, exception of the blah blah rear camber washer thing) and it's better than my stock suspension by 10 fold.
as for adjustability of a Civic suspension if you don't have a kit, the front is the bitch to adjust, but the rear can be adjusted to the posative side (or neutralized if a bit negative) by way of shims or washers and longer upper arm bolts. That's about as much adjustment as one can make though without the help of a kit.
Simply put though, you may want to get a camber kit, though it's not required, but it's HIGHLY recommended which is about as close to required as it can get. ;)
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