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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 06:52 AM
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Hey fellahs.

Just did a set of KSport coils on the Accord.

I need a good alignment shop that can adjust them properly for me and then set the alignment right.

I kinda got the height where I want it, but I need someone that will fine tune and play with the camber settings for me.

If I take it to my normal tire shop and tell them I want it at -2 and its too much and I ask for less I know they'll bitch.

I want a shop that will take the time and set the pre-load/height correctly, and then mess with the camber for me to get the right settings.

Anyone know a place?

Evasive does this kinda stuff.. but alas they're on the other side of the country lol

I am still waiting on my Buddy Clubs to come in for the S2000--- whichever shop does a good job on my Accord, will get my S2000 to do in a week or so as well.

Suggestions please
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 07:01 AM
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Bro ... do a search ...

Fradley will come up. You will not outdrive his alignment ... period

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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 07:58 AM
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Tried a search:
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But its cool hopefully problem is fixed by the end of the day and I can find it.

Meanwhile any info u guys have would be really appreciated.
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 08:42 AM
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I've honestly never heard of a shop adjusting preload and dampening. Coil height and alignment settings are a different story. Just so you know, most shops that adjust coils usually charge 10-15 per corner even of the adjust the coil by 1 turn. You should get the height correct, get a alignment, then mess with the preload and dampening setting to your comfort level.
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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Fradely Auto

2070 Tigertail Blvd #AA Dania Florida
(954)927-8202

He'll charge you $75 for the alignment, and he does a great job. He used to do a lot of track racing and autocrossing so he knows his stuff and he'll walk you through everything he does... cool guy.
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by S2K Medic,Mar 2 2010, 01:42 PM
I've honestly never heard of a shop adjusting preload and dampening. Coil height and alignment settings are a different story. Just so you know, most shops that adjust coils usually charge 10-15 per corner even of the adjust the coil by 1 turn. You should get the height correct, get a alignment, then mess with the preload and dampening setting to your comfort level.
Well I think i can handle that much myself.

The and then raise it just slightly so it doesn't hit...

The problem is the camber is pretty much at 0 right now, so if I go as low as I want, it will rub like crazy.

So I'm thinking I lower it, but raise it just enough to clear it. and then ask them to lower it the extra bit while doing the alignment.

Hope that made sense.

Did a google search to find the info for Fradley... called him up... will be taking the car to him Monday morning.
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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+1 for Fradley.
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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If your talking about corner balancing, then fradley can do it. He did all my track setups and were all great!

Fradley FTW!!
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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fradleys ftw +1
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