Hey, everyone - this is my first post on HAN, so go easy on me...

I did a search for this topic but couldn't really find any corresponding threads, so here goes.

I want to drop my 96 Accord no more than 2" and I think I get the process involved with that (I'll be using TEIN S Tech lowering springs). I know that if you use coilovers you should have a camber kit, but is that needed if you're just using lowering springs?

Simple q, simple a, I hope. Sorry if this is a repeat post, but I really did spend an hour looking for this on HAN.

Thanks!
Kata

 

It really depends upon how low you go. I dropped mine 1.5F/1.3R and I didn't need a camber kit. Although some people went lower and eventually needed one. Regardless, make sure you get an alignment after the drop....

 

HOW you lower your car has nothing to do with camber. LOWERING in general causes camber issues due to the constraints inherent in your suspension. You could go 2" on springs or on coilovers, all that matters is you are going 2". At 2" you don't really need a camber kit (its kinda the border line for hondas), but it won't hurt. Any lower and you deffinitly will. I am down 3" and do not have one. I enjoy the added performance of having my car this way, but tire wear is becoming an issue. If you value handling more then money, dont worry bout it. If you want tires to last more then 5000 miles and have a 2" drop or more, I'd do it. But this issue has been covered a lot.... this must be "new honda owners dropping their cars week" on HAN.

 

Thanks, guys! In those two replies, I got more help than on an hour of searching! I don't understand, kmcaprice14, you were doing so well until the end. Just gotta jab at the noob, eh? Thanks all the same!

 

Welcome to HAN
Either you go with springs/strut or coilover setup you absolutely must check your car's alignment after. Do not buy camber kits either front or rear before you do that. The reason is, you may or may not need both of them or just rear one. Plus you have to know how much of adjustment(in degrees) you have to work with. Usually there are at least two different camber kits for the same model allowing different range of camber adjustment. My guess would be that you will definitely need rear camber kit, but probably will be fine on the front as long as you stay within 2" drop. As an example, I got my 2003 I4 sedan dropped about 2" on the front and 1.5" on the rear. After suspension settled I took her for an alignment check. The front was still well within specs, but rear definitely needed camber kit. And only after that I went and got rear camber kit. Put 3K km on her since and there is no signs of uneven wear. That reminds me time to rotate tires this weekend
Some guys like the look of negative camber, tobe honest I do too. Looks like one of those BMWs on the race circuit. Also adds a bit more stability and handling. But it comes at a price of your tires. Usually excessive wear on the inside of the tire. But it's your choice....
Here are couple of links to companies which make camber kits, but you can find more on the net.
Ingalls Engineering
SPC
Well, thats my 2 cents and good luck with tha drop.

 

Vlad - Wow, thanks man! Taking the mystery out of all of this is taking a little longer than I thought, but you were a huge help!

 

Glad I could help. It took me about 5 months of research and a lot of help from the guys here on HAN b4 I made my final decisions on suspension setup. I live in Ottawa, Canada and aftermarket scene here is very bleak and you are basically on your own. In any case, research pays off, it always does. Look for info on the net, use search feature on HAN and ask guys here. We are all here to help.
Good luck with everything