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Old 07-15-2002, 11:47 AM
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i am getting new tires mounted...
the guy at Northstar told me to ask you guys about the alignment specs you are using...

anyone know the stock alignment specs??
what kind of alignment adjustments should i ask for... different than stock ones since i autocross these street tires??
please give me input... thanks.

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What size/brand tires are you using? Have you made any modifications to the car?
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by jerrypeterson
[B]What size/brand tires are you using?
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Stock sizes? 205/55/16 front 225/50/16 rear?
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Originally posted by jerrypeterson
Stock sizes? 205/55/16 front 225/50/16 rear?
yes, stock tire sizes...
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If this is street/autocross and all other suspension components are stock, try:

Front:
Caster +6.5 degrees
Camber -1.5 degrees
Toe 0

Rear:
Camber -2.2 degrees
Toe 3/8" total in

Let me know what you think. If the tail keeps coming out on turn exits go to a 1/2" toe in the rear, but it won't be very streetable after that.
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jerry,

do you know the factory recommend specs? for comparison...

thanks,
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I don't remember exactly but I think its something like:

Front:
Caster +4.0
Camber -0.5
Toe 0

Rear:
Camber -1.5
Toe 1/4" total in

The factory service manual has the info, but I don't have it in front of me.
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Factory alignment spec
Front
Camber -0.5d +/- 0.17d
Caster +6.0d +/- 0.25d
Total Toe In 0+/- 2mm
Rear
Camber -1.5d +/- 0.17d
Total Toe In 6mm

Honda (UK) Recommended Optimum Specification
Front
Caster Left 6
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Hello All,

I am having a hard time deciding what amount of toe out or toe in to use in the front. I thought I liked toe in, but I'm not sure, as I had the negative vs positive mixed up so I don't really know what was on my last car.

Anyway, I was wondering what the majority of you guys like/use.

Thanks,
Mike (aka ThankyouHonda)


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