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Old 12-14-2005, 12:18 PM
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hey guys I have an 03 accord coupe...I got the Neuspeed Sport Springs which will take it down about 1.5", I've got a rear camber kit, do I NEED a front one or will it be ok
Old 12-14-2005, 12:46 PM
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You wont know until you get an alignment... 1.5 probably wont need a camber kit, but you never know. h:
Old 12-14-2005, 01:10 PM
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should I be ok with stock shocks?
Old 12-14-2005, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by PilotForLife86
should I be ok with stock shocks?
maybe for a few months... the stock shocks arent made to handle the lowered stance... sooner or later they will blow. Its best to upgrade both.
Old 12-14-2005, 08:20 PM
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I doubt you'll need one for the front.
Old 12-14-2005, 08:55 PM
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i dunno, i lowered my 94 1" and i needed a front camber kit... it was eating through tires and I lost alot of traction.
Old 12-15-2005, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by PilotForLife86
should I be ok with stock shocks?
I went 70k miles with the stock shocks.
Old 12-15-2005, 06:59 AM
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I lowered my accord with eibach prokits. 1.5" drop. And don't have a camber kit. But I did get a wheel alignment. The fronts were ok, but the rears were out and needed a camber kit. I currently have 105000 miles and I only replaced by tires twice. But if you are planning on using aftermarket rims I recommend the camber kit. If not then you should be fine.
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Originally Posted by SumAccordGuy94
i dunno, i lowered my 94 1" and i needed a front camber kit... it was eating through tires and I lost alot of traction.
I don't what components you have changed on your car, but a possible explanation would be worn bushings etc since the car is 9 years older than the original poster's...might make a difference. I know the 6th gens are very tolerant up front...usually you have to go lower than 2" before needing camber correction. On my 99 I have H&R sports using a lower perch on my Koni's...probably about a 1.75 to 2.0 drop up front, camber still within spec.

If you were eating tires, that could have been a toe issue. Or maybe the 5th gens just aren't as tolerant up front.




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