Suspension

So, ok:

You guys'll have to forgive me for beig a typical girl on this, but I just got 16's for my CRX & with those, I've ordered lowering springs & a camber kit.

Has anybody installed either of these things? Is it a couple hour job, or a couple day job? I really know nothing about suspension.

And with the camber kit, can anyone tell me how this works & if it really does? I know it works and straightens out negative camber, this is a given...but HOW

[delsolvtec]

You might want to have the camber adjusted and an alignment done at a shop after you install everything. The suspension install should only take a couple of hours if you have the proper tools and basic mechanical skill.

Originally posted by delsolvtec
if you have the proper tools and basic mechanical skill.

Luckily, I have access to both those things at all times!

I can take it to an alignment shop afterwards though and they won't jack up my camber kit?

[delsolvtec]

Yes, if it's a reputable alignment shop then they will be able to set the camber at any setting you want within the limits of your camber kit. The alignment rack will read camber as well as toe in etc...

I have a word document that explains step by step how to install a camber kit with pictures if you are interested. I haven't installed one myself but I would imagine it would be helpful as you are doing it. Also, my friend just installed a camber kit on his accord and he had some problems with the UCA rubbing against the wheel well so he had to modify that a bit..other than that he said it was a piece of cake.

ya, that sounds great, e-mail it to me if you can. (GirlRacerFive0@aol.com)

Me too actually, just for info, I will be doing all that soon.

[KwikR6]

Did you buy new shocks also?

Yanno, I've heard they have 'lowered struts' now... I didn't buy those, just the lowering springs & the camber kit.

What do you think?

Hey, you got your quote wrong GurlRacer.

It's better for a person to think you a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

[ebpda9]

get some shocks now too. it will save you a lot of headaches in the long run. i can get you some nice prices i u want me to

Originally posted by SolPol
Hey, you got your quote wrong GurlRacer.

It's better for a person to think you a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

I know, it wouldn't let me fit all that in there! I tried.

And Hondamaniac... what kinda prices, I may be pickin some up

[ebpda9]

i usually don't give out the prices on the board. im me or pm me and tell me more about what springs and how low they will go so i can make a few reccomendations

GirlRacer, i think they mean performance struts when whoever it was said "lowered struts"...but i've never heard them called that before.

with the lowering springs you are getting, you do want to get performance struts and shocks because your stock ones will wear out quickly from the increased friction of a shorter suspension.

wont they do that anyway?

no, the springs are separate from the shocks and struts. changing the springs alone will improve your handling, but will make the stock shocks and struts wear out quicker.