larryo108
11-30-2011, 07:40 AM
I have a 2003 VBP EP lowered with Tokico D-specs and skunk2 springs. Car is low and looks really good in my opinion. I am running some old GSR fat 5 wheels. I will get actual pics of the car some time soon.
Anyways, my previous tires were trashed because of what I thought was toe issues. There is obvious camber as well. I had bought 0857's steering arm bracket to fix the toe and bump steer. The car feels great with the bracket. Rides smoother, no more bump steer, and I will swear there is less steering rack creak (although that is probably just in my head). In looking under the hood though, the tie rod ends are slammed all the way on the tie rod and I am still not at zero toe.
I also bought ingalls front and rear camber kits. I held of on installing the front camber bolts hoping the bracket alone might gain me some camber. I think I am going to have to install the bolts. I also went to install the rear camber arms. Imagine my surprise when I saw the PO had already installed some.
Anyways, I installed the steering bracket and new tie rod ends. I got new Falken tires and got it all realigned.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/larryo108/Car/alignment.jpg
I was hoping to get back closer to stock with my alignment specs. I still have some front toe and slightly more rear toe than is specified in the owners manual. I know I will need to run a little more camber than Honda specifies to keep from rubbing. Will my current alignment kill my tires? Should I look to try to get realigned by a more tuner friendly shop or will this work.
I like the lowered look, but I am not necessarily looking for a race car. My motor is still 100% stock. This car is my ommuter and does most of it's driving on straightish interstates and highways.
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Anyways, my previous tires were trashed because of what I thought was toe issues. There is obvious camber as well. I had bought 0857's steering arm bracket to fix the toe and bump steer. The car feels great with the bracket. Rides smoother, no more bump steer, and I will swear there is less steering rack creak (although that is probably just in my head). In looking under the hood though, the tie rod ends are slammed all the way on the tie rod and I am still not at zero toe.
I also bought ingalls front and rear camber kits. I held of on installing the front camber bolts hoping the bracket alone might gain me some camber. I think I am going to have to install the bolts. I also went to install the rear camber arms. Imagine my surprise when I saw the PO had already installed some.
Anyways, I installed the steering bracket and new tie rod ends. I got new Falken tires and got it all realigned.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/larryo108/Car/alignment.jpg
I was hoping to get back closer to stock with my alignment specs. I still have some front toe and slightly more rear toe than is specified in the owners manual. I know I will need to run a little more camber than Honda specifies to keep from rubbing. Will my current alignment kill my tires? Should I look to try to get realigned by a more tuner friendly shop or will this work.
I like the lowered look, but I am not necessarily looking for a race car. My motor is still 100% stock. This car is my ommuter and does most of it's driving on straightish interstates and highways.
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.