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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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Tried searching but the search functin isn't working for me. Is it possible to lower our cars and still have a factory spec alignment. If I am correct there are no camber kits available, and I'm looking for a miled drop around 1". I really don't want any camber and to keep it as close to factory as possible. Is it possible? Thanks
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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Yes,it is possible.
But for improved handling,you should get the U.K.specs.geo.alignment.
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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I just lowered mine about 1.5" all the way around. I got my alignment, -1.0 degree in the front, and -1.5 degree in the rear. However, it is possible to do the factory spec (-0.5 degree), but if you want it to handle better, go for more.
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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U.K.geo.specs:
Honda U.K.geo.alingment specs:

Front Camber is -1 degree 00"
Front Caster is 6 degrees 45"
Front Toe is 0 degree 00"
Front Total Toe is 0 degree 00"

Rear Camber is -2 degree 00"
Rear Toe is 0 degree 0"
Rear Total Toe In is 0 degree 40"

And have the corner weighted
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire,Dec 3 2005, 06:21 PM
U.K.geo.specs:
Honda U.K.geo.alingment specs:

Front Camber is -1 degree 00"
Front Caster is 6 degrees 45"
Front Toe is 0 degree 00"
Front Total Toe is 0 degree 00"

Rear Camber is -2 degree 00"
Rear Toe is 0 degree 0"
Rear Total Toe In is 0 degree 40"

And have the corner weighted
Is this an "ideal" setup for autocrossing / road racing?
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire,Dec 3 2005, 05:21 PM
U.K.geo.specs:
Honda U.K.geo.alingment specs:

Front Camber is -1 degree 00"
Front Caster is 6 degrees 45"
Front Toe is 0 degree 00"
Front Total Toe is 0 degree 00"

Rear Camber is -2 degree 00"
Rear Toe is 0 degree 0"
Rear Total Toe In is 0 degree 40"

And have the corner weighted
Thanks for the responses guys. So what are the U.S. Specs. I drive like an old man so the stock handling feel great to me already, I just want to fill the fender gap in a bit and dont want it to look like an SUV if I get some 18's, just don't want the camber to eat up my tires.
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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SPC makes a camber kit for the S2000 that is adjustable from -3 to +3. You can buy from Import Auto Performance at:

http://www.iapdirect.com/item.asp?invid=1136

Here's a link to the SPC website with some additional information. Enter part #67220 in the search field.

http://www.specprod.com/PROD_DIR/PROD_PRODNUMBER.HTML

You should be able to get the exact alignment setup that you're looking for with these. There is also the option of replacing your upper front control arms with a race setup that The Go Fast Lab has, but that option is not necessarily recommended for street use and is a bit more expensive. Here's a link to these:

http://marketplace.s2ki.com/s2ki/product.p...2&cat=33&page=1
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 05:57 AM
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And very important;have it corner weighted ,if you want to get the most out of it!!!
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