|
|
|
|||||||
| RSX Forum related to the Acura RSX |
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
09-30-08, 12:05 AM
|
#1 (permalink) |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: San Diego
Posts: 8
Your Mood: 
Car 1: 2002 Acura Rsx-S |
Camber Bolt...
I was told by this awful mechanic that for them to properly give my '02 Acura Rsx-s the proper alignment they needed to put an after market bolt...
 ???? Is there alignment adjustment needed on my car... ???  And also I might need a new motor mount... ?? I have bought my car new tires(which are very expensive) and also a new clutch.. I kill my clutch lol  yikes!!! $$$$$$ |
|
    
|
| Sponsored Links | |
Advertisement |
|
|
09-30-08, 10:37 PM
|
#3 (permalink) |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: San Diego
Posts: 8
Your Mood:
Car 1: 2002 Acura Rsx-S |
Thanx for the Welcome...
Im not sure if this is the proper way to reply back.. but no i am not dropped...
would that have something to do with them telling me I need this camber Kit??? |
|
|
|
|
10-01-08, 02:27 AM
|
#4 (permalink) |
|
One with the Universe
 Join Date: Aug 2005
Age: 25
Posts: 1,691
Car 1: '06 RSX-S |
You'd have to be dropped (i.e., on aftermarket springs) or have some other suspension modification for you to need adjustable camber bolts to correct the alignment, as far as I know.
As you say, it's an awful mechanic...
__________________
The true mystery of the world is the visible, not the invisible. ~ Oscar Wilde
|
|
|
|
|
10-01-08, 01:25 PM
|
#5 (permalink) |
 AW's Resident Smartass
 Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Age: 27
Posts: 28,658
Your Mood: 
Car 1: 2006 VBP RSX Type S Car 2: 2005 NBP RSX Type S SOLD |
If it's the stock suspension then there should be nothing aftermarket required. As cloud said, sounds like an awful mechanic.
__________________
2006 VBP RSX Type S 
|
|
|
|
|
10-01-08, 05:14 PM
|
#6 (permalink) |
 AW resident 'old fart'
 Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: McDonough, GA
Age: 57
Posts: 9,793
Your Mood: 
Car 1: '06 RSX-S Car 2: '06 RSX (wife's) Car 3: '89 CRX (sold) |
Or one wanting to take advantage of a female...
__________________
Appearance Mods: G2 (red) caliper paint; 20%/32% charcoal window-tint; Acura A-spec front/side/rear body-kit; A-spec high wing; 5-Zigen FN01R-C Gloss Black (17X7) wheels; JDM rear wiper plug Performance Mods: Injen CAI; Eibach Pro Kit springs; Progress f/r anti-sway bars _____________________________________________ |
|
|
|
|
10-01-08, 10:37 PM
|
#7 (permalink) |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: San Diego
Posts: 8
Your Mood:
Car 1: 2002 Acura Rsx-S |
yes!!!! i agree this always happens...
grrr.... mechanics start mentioned all these parts to get the look on our faces like and then they see $$$$$.... so thats why i am trying to learn about my car and parts bcuz these guys are jerks... I can feel it as soon as I walk in and they ask me what type of car I have.. lol but hey!! so going back to the Camber KIT I should not be worried... these guys at good year Balnaced my tires and did the alignment THE BEST THEY COULD they said... bcuz I need this Camber BOLT... but even now when I drive like about 70mph I feel a lil shakey on the wheel.. so maybe I shoudl be conserned huh?? xoxo Mimi |
|
|
|
|
10-02-08, 10:21 AM
|
#8 (permalink) |
|
AW's Resident Smartass
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Age: 27
Posts: 28,658
Your Mood:
Car 1: 2006 VBP RSX Type S Car 2: 2005 NBP RSX Type S SOLD |
Yeah, sounds like it isn't aligned properly. I'd take it to an Acura dealer or a suspension shop to have it aligned.
__________________
2006 VBP RSX Type S
|
|
|
|
|
10-06-08, 03:01 PM
|
#9 (permalink) | |
|
Doesn't drive an Acura
Join Date: Jul 2004
Age: 20
Posts: 4,739
Your Mood: 
Car 1: '95 Integra GSR DB8 Car 2: '93 Civic DX Car 3: 2004 Honda S2000 |
Quote:
Cliffnotes: go to a different mechanic/alignment shop.
__________________
1995 Acura Integra GSR 1993 Honda Civic DX 1982 Porsche 924 - SOLD 2004 Honda S2000 Best MPG to date: 33.44 mpg. Midwest meet planning. |
|
|
|
|
|
10-11-08, 02:06 AM
|
#10 (permalink) |
|
The Mongolian
 Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Chan Marino, CA
Age: 24
Posts: 6,342
Your Mood: 
Car 1: 2002 RSX Car 2: 2007 Honda Ridgeline Car 3: 2005 Honda Civic |
If your on stock suspension, its very rare that you would need something like eccentric camber bolts. If your camber angles are waaay off, then you have something more serious (possible accident, worn suspension bushings, etc). Also remember that toe angles out of spec will wear tires out much faster vs. camber wear. Michelle's 05 civic dropped on eibach pro kit (very similar in terms of suspension design to the rsx) runs -.8 degrees front and -1.7 degrees rear camber with perfect even tire wear because toe angles are aligned and driving style allows for running that much camber on the street.
__________________
 Click here to see my gallery! Thanks To my sponsors and affaliets: M1 Autobody, ICB Motorsports, Honsport, Hondata, E Auto Parts, New Century Auto, APR Performance, Toyo Tires, Buddy Club USA, Torco Racing Oils, GenX Graphics |
|
|
|
10-13-08, 11:58 AM
|
#11 (permalink) |
|
AW's Resident Smartass
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Age: 27
Posts: 28,658
Your Mood:
Car 1: 2006 VBP RSX Type S Car 2: 2005 NBP RSX Type S SOLD |
Damn Dean... you should post all of the setup so I can copy it on Forza 2
__________________
2006 VBP RSX Type S
|
|
|
|
|
10-13-08, 07:44 PM
|
#12 (permalink) | |
|
Doesn't drive an Acura
Join Date: Jul 2004
Age: 20
Posts: 4,739
Your Mood:
Car 1: '95 Integra GSR DB8 Car 2: '93 Civic DX Car 3: 2004 Honda S2000 |
Quote:
__________________
1995 Acura Integra GSR 1993 Honda Civic DX 1982 Porsche 924 - SOLD 2004 Honda S2000 Best MPG to date: 33.44 mpg. Midwest meet planning. |
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
