Skunk2 Suspension alignment settings?

[Jaysson_2012]

I have skunk2 struts and springs on my car, and it lowered it about 2.5 inches. I also have new cambers. I went to firestone to get an alignment, and they turned me down because i didn't know my numbers? Does anyone know what the suspension settings would be for my cb7?

[JoshM]

Didn't know your numbers? WTF?

Talk to a different person.

The first suspension set up I had on my first CB was Skunk2 springs/shocks. I had my car aligned at Firestone, because it was about 2 miles from my house. Certainly didn't have anyone tell me they couldn't do it.

[deevergote]

What are cambers?

I have no idea what numbers they expect. I've also had Firestone do an alignment (poorly) and they asked no such question. I DID get rejected by one Firestone when I revealed that my car was modified, though. The next one, I just left the car with them, and they said nothing about it.

[Jaysson_2012]

I dont know what cambers are... but i do know they are on the a-arm and they swivel/rotate. And mine are new and adjustable.

I guess i will tell them to do an alignment, and not mention that its lowered? I will also try to go when there is a different guy there.

Should i just tell them to put it to stock settings?

[deevergote]

Camber is an angle.

[Jaysson_2012]

Camber is an angle.

Ok... ha, i don't know much. So i googled it, and i have an adjustable camber kit? does that sound right?

And since its an angle... what should my camber be?

[deevergote]

Unless you want custom specs, they should just set your camber and toe to stock specs. Changes in both can improve performance on a track, when done for a specific purpose (at the cost of accelerated tire wear.) For a street car, there's no point in doing anything but stock specs. However, with the camber set to 0 degrees, you may hit your upper control arms on the fenderwell. If that happens, ask for -1 degree of camber in the front. That SHOULD fix it.


Also, since I can't see a thread about Skunk2 suspension stuff and not comment... Skunk2 makes absolute shit in terms of Accord suspension parts. Those springs and shocks, while "made to go together" aren't even properly matched. Most misleading product ever, and a disgrace to come from a company that has otherwise built a decent reputation for themselves.

[Jaysson_2012]

Thanks for the help. My a-arms are hitting the fender right now, so i will tell them i want -1 camber. I'm glad you informed me of that, because i thought there was some other major problem that was causing that.

And i know skunk struts/springs arent great for our cars, but i got a good deal on them, with intallation. And i really wanted my car lowered. And i cant afford the good stuff.

[deevergote]

I suppose it's better than cutting your stock springs and slamming the car on blown stock shocks... but still, if you can't lower your car properly, you shouldn't lower your car at all. Spend the money to do it right, because your life is riding on that suspension! You did a much better job of it than many people, but still... having limited funds is no excuse for a dangerous modification. (granted, the Skunk2 junk won't really be dangerous until those shocks blow... and from many accounts I've heard, it won't be long... but until then, it should be ok. Just don't drive like you have a Ferrari!)