Do i need a camber kit to run coilovers on my accord euro??

[Dazza_19]

Hi guys,

just a quick question, would i need to get a camber kit for my euro to be able to run coilovers?? ill be running the stock 16" wheels as well.

what brands will good for camber kit and coilovers ( damper & adjustable)

Cheers

[JN7]

you don't necessarily need to run a camber kit. if you're planning on lowering it a fair bit then it's suggested you get one to save the life of your tyres.
a well-known and commonly used brand for these are Ingalls.. from what i remember, you have to buy 2 sets (one set includes one toe arm and one camber arm).

as for coilovers, there's a lot out there. I think the one that's a bang for your buck is Tein SuperStreets. I remember them going for around $1.4 with one of the traders here. some of the guys will put their inputs as well cos they will be running different set ups. all the best

[Dazza_19]

thanks for the advice man.

cheers

[Simonnn]

Have a read of this, I found it very insightful: http://heeltoeauto.com/httech/YaBB.pl?num=1162587420

It seems that most people think that a camber kit (rear at least, on our cars) are a definite necessity when lowering the car. However, this may not be the case. If you don't get a chance to read the article, a summary is that although camber does play its part in contributing towards tyre wear.. the primary factor of wear is the toe, and since toe is able to be adjusted from factory, you just need to find somewhere which does a good allignment.

However, this is not my personal opinion and I cant speak from any experience.. just thought it'd be a good read for you.

As for coilover choice, you really have to decide on what you want from the suspension setup. I have done my fair share of research, and have concluded that you are looking for one of the following:

1. Comfort

If you're looking to retain a close to stock ride, but want height adjustability to get rid of the hideous stock CL9 height, the Tanabe S-OC look to be the best choice. However, I've read that the shocks and springs are not ideally matched, and this results in the handling not being quite as refined as it could be.

2. Comfort/Performance

The coilover setups which best fit this category are the Tein BASIC or Tein SS. They are essentially the same coilover, but the BASICs are only height adjustable whereas the SS allows for damper adjustability (letting you adjust the 'stiffness' of the ride).

3. Performance

Buddyclub N+ coilovers come to mind when I think about performance, however, these are still suitable for street use and are still relatively comfortable yet perform well (both height and damper adjustable). I've been in my friends Euro (npcan2, if you're reading this :p) who has them on the stiffest setting and its not too bad at all.. apart from maybe speedhumps where it is a tiny bit harsh. The Buddyclub Racing Spec coilovers are also a good option if you're looking for performance over comfort.

Price
The order is generally as follows: Tein BASIC, Tanabe S-OC, Buddyclub N+/Tein SS, Buddyclub Racing Spec (from cheapest to dearest).

I hope this helps, as I can understand its all very confusing when you look at the amount of coilovers available out there. But FYI I've decided to go with the Buddyclub N+ for myself. Oh, and don't forget.. there are also several shock/spring combinations out there which may be even better than coilovers, Eibach springs with Koni Shocks is apparently a good combination if I remember correctly.

Keep in mind that I've only listed the coilovers which were of interest to myself (and also the most popular amongst the euro community), and also I am for the most part only going by what others have mentioned about the setups over the internet, so make sure to do your own research too!

Good luck and keep reading around! :wave:

[x10Hz]

go buddyclubs, cant go wrong. + with shock and spring combo, you cant really adjust height or damper (unless you get adjustable shocks) which will probs be very close to getting coilovers anyway. N+ has very good comfort and very little body roll. I have the N+ and a front strut, and i have very very little body roll, and the comfort is epic. I was riding around on +12/15 at the front and +10/15 rear and it felt almost like stock. N+ can also be slammed to the floor if thats what you are looking for.

With regards to the camber kit. the only reason i would get one it for more camber. I am on stock camber at the moment, and havnt had any real issues with tyre wear. If you get a good wheel alightment, then it should be fairly good. + you can always rotate your tyres (if you have directional - move left tyres to the right).

But all of the above depends on how low you want to go, and what your aim for the car is.

[npcan2]

Simon I am here!

++++++1 for buddyclub N+! I honestly believe that the car should have left the factory with these coilovers!!
I have the ingalls rear camber kit, but I honestly wouldn't know if it has been beneficial to me. I only got the camber kit because I got a very good package deal with the coilovers.

IMO, The coilovers is one of the only things that hasn't pissed me off at some point, and that is because I bought once and bought right. For an extra $100-$150, its probably worth having the extra adjustability of your camber + toe.

and Sem, god your car looks tuff with those rims! And I can also second that the coilovers can be lowered more then what you would ever need!

[x10Hz]

Sem, god your car looks tuff with those rims!

much appreciated mate :)