Boost_Lee : 1991 Accord EX

[djcaz_aom]

No update as the car has been neglected the last month or so ...I'll have to fire her up and take it out of the garage this sunday for a short spin.

What time? Text me.

[Boost_Lee]

I'll let you know if she comes out alex.

Its so hard to even think about the 7 when I have the Z poor thing. Its alright though, once the weather cools down, the car will be more useful

[Shadow1]

get some full pics of the CB man. lol.

[Boost_Lee]

Well, the tires are still hitting the bumper on full lock turns, looks like Im going to have to change plans a bit.

- go with a smaller tire/full slick
- higher offset wheel with the same tire
- ditch the fender flares all together and throw a DR on a 95 EX wheel

i might be able to add some caster to push the wheel farther to the rear, but I'm not sure how thats going to throw off my alignment and traction.

I haven't had time to take pics of anything to be honest.

[gdout90accord]

hey so you want to lower the caster for traction? when i had my alignment last week they left it at 4* caster 0 total toe and -2* camber, what u think?

[Boost_Lee]

Positive caster will allow you to keep the car straighter at high speeds from what I hear. I dont think caster will effect traction like toe and camber do.

From what I hear you want a tad neg camber and a tad bit toe in on a drag application. or you can jack up the car a little bit (to simulate acceleration) and then zero out your camber at that point.

If I change my caster, I'll have to go closer to 0 or negative

[mndude07]

For a straight line, caster shouldn't have any effect. Caster affects your camber curve.

For example, if you have 0 caster and 2 degrees of camber, when you turn the wheel or have it straight, your camber will always be 2 degrees. If you have 4 degrees of caster and 2 degrees static camber, then when you turn the wheel, camber might increase to 3, then 4, then 5 degrees.

This is how race cars tune their alignment for all situations. Also, if the hellaflush guys were smart, they would have a shit-ton of caster, because then it gives a jacking effect when you turn, lifting the wheel, giving more clearance. If you see race cars with wheels that don't seem to clear, and you think, its a race car, how's it turn? Its probably because of caster.

So yes, positive caster might help you out. Negative caster is never something you want though. Unfortunately the CB doesn't have a ton of adjustability for caster, you'd need custom knuckles and some other parts for that....

Be aware though, increasing caster and scrub is going to increase your steering effort significantly, so that's something to think about if you don't have power steering.

[Boost_Lee]

Thanks for the pointers. I don't mind steering effort really, as I hardly drive the car. Luckily I have traction bars so I can adjust a little easier than normal

[NAiL05]

Easy way to see how caster works...look at a shopping cart.

[Boost_Lee]

No updates...here's the reason

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=165188


She got a good rest this summer though

[Boost_Lee]

Took her out for a test drive to see if there is any rubbing.

There is a slight rub at full lock, but its doable at this point

The car is so damn stiff, clutch is so hard, rattles galore, and shakes a little while driving...


selling it is seeming like a better option, but I know no one would want it in its current state. Sigh. Debating on cranking the boost back to 19 till she blows

[evil_demon_01]

The car is so damn stiff, clutch is so hard, rattles galore, and shakes a little while driving...

That's exactly why you can't sell it, you love all of those "Features"

[djcaz_aom]

The car is so damn stiff, clutch is so hard, rattles galore, and shakes a little while driving...

I think the Z is spoiling you a little. Those are all 'race car' qualities.

I know no one would want it in its current state.

Are you kidding, I can name a few of the top of my head. Now willing to pay it's worth, that's another story.

I say keep her and go all out race on her.

[Boost_Lee]

Of course the Z is spoiling me Its nice for a change to have a total package IMO.

But you guys are right, these are features and qualities of a race inspired car. I think I will ease back into the Accord once the weather gets cooler and I get the exterior pieces painted.

Maybe I'll be inspired to finish up the FMIC piping and retune with the new throttle body.

[Boost_Lee]

Finally got a 92-93 front bumper and some sideskirts.

Replica flushy on the way.

Need to fit the lips, then I can get everything painted.

New look is scheduled for winter