Are camber kits necessary?
No, a camber kit is not needed if the rest of the alignment (especially toe) is zeroed. A little bit of camber is good for cornering.
Can you camber with lowering springs?
If you lower your vehicle one inch front camber can change by approximately -. By lowering a vehicle two inches your front camber change will be approximately -1.50 degrees. When you lower a vehicle three inches you will change front camber approximately -2.50 degrees.
Do you need a camber kit for a Honda Accord?
Most vehicles do not need a separate camber kit. But you do need a proper “toe” adjustment to ensure your tires wear evenly and do not wear out prematurely. If you want to adjust camber frequently or in special applications, install camber adjusting components on all four wheels.
What can I do to improve my Honda Accord suspension?
This article covers a number of parts and components that you can use to modify and improve your Accord’s suspension. These include lowering springs, shocks, camber kits, and coilovers. The suspension system consists of inter-dependent components that work together to provide the steering, handling, and comfort you want your vehicle to have.
How can I lower the ride height on my Honda Accord?
Lowering springs are an option for those who want an inexpensive means of lowering their car. With springs alone, there is no height adjustment; however, Accord owners do have the option of converting their springs with an adjustable perch that can be wound up or down to change the ride height.
Why do you need a coilover for a Honda Accord?
Coilover kits are useful because the shock is fine tuned to match the spring, offering superior handling and ride quality. Tires are a vital upgrade to ensure the highest quality of handling for your car.
Do you need an alignment for a camber kit?
The manufacturer was kind enough to allow for some adjustment to correct for camber differences from the factory but sometimes it isn’t enough. We always recommend getting an alignment after a suspension installation.
How does negative camber work on a car?
By adding extra negative camber you allow the tire to lean into the vehicle allowing for it fit into the wheel well tighter and thus allowing you to drop the vehicle lower. While extremely exaggerated, see the photo below for an idea of how this can work.
Can a camber be used on a car?
Camber bolts can’t be used on all vehicles but can be used if they work for your vehicle. They essentially will be a smaller diameter than your factory hardware but will have an off-set “lobe” that will change the lean of the hub based on the position of the lobe.
How does a coilover affect the camber?
Leaning the coilover will alter the camber in the same direction; leaning it toward the vehicle will increase negative camber and leaning it away from the vehicle will increase positive camber. Adjustable control arms will replace your factory control arm and give you further adjustment, they’re typically threaded.