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Suppression...great word to use, because that's all they doing :thumbdwn:Quote:
Originally Posted by rhettzor
Great to hear you are satisfied with the suppression of the problem....how many klm's had you done when it first started how many klm's have you done now?
Did they say what caused it in the first place?
Thanks for the input much appreciated :thumbsup:
I first noticed the drift around the 5k mark. From there it gradually became worse. One arvo i even worked out the LEFT TURN to RIGHT TURN ratio of my drive to work, etc... just to make sure i wasn't unevenly wearing the tyers (how crazy right? hehe!). Then i realised it doesn't matter, cause if i take the same trip home it works out even...
Anywho, I had a mate drive my car to get his opinion (and to make sure i wasn't going mad). At my 10k service (which was about 5 weeks later) i had honda check it out. As i previously mentioned, they realigned the wheels, told me it happens sometimes to new cars, and i just need to wear it in. The drift was somewhat suppressed, but it didn't last long. I took the car back at @14k, they realigned and replace the wheels, noting that the wheels had unevenly worn, and were counteracting the initial realignment.
Since then its been much better, the drift is still there in a very slight form (as with most cars), but its not causing me any grief. If it gets worse again, i'll be sure to get honda to check it out. Right now I'm @58k.
Had DFT check mine out today. Noted there was drift and camber sensitivity but after testing another Euro off the dealers floor for comparison, commented that mine was minimal and quite good compared to the brand new one! Anyway, DFT guy advised my dealer to do an alignment and try and adjust the castor or camber (apparently this can be done minimally), but NOT make it worse. So on Tuesday it goes in again. More to follow.....
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Originally Posted by Woogler
Ive got a funny feeling there is no more adjustment left on the sub frame, like mine....some euros must be worse than others...hey woogler can you ask honda to explain what happened in the first place....for them to adjust the sub frame.....it would be great to find out what actually happened, get ready for some crap....ask for a copy of the service bulletin aswell, might as well :thumbsup:
If they are adjusting the rear subframe, that means they are just trying to alter the rear camber and toe. Get a camber kit and that will do the same without messing with the subframe.
Yep. Mine was drifting till I dropped it on the Tein SS and got a GOOD alignment done as specified by me with 0 front toe and 2 mm rear toe. All good now. Better than good really. Tracks like a champion.
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Originally Posted by aaronng
I doubt it would be the rear sub frame....every adjustment done has been the front sub frame.....
just something to consider.....
After lowering my car (no difference what so ever).
My car started pulling right "excessively than normal, under right camber" after they adjusted front sub frame.....still the same after lowering.
Tyres starting to wear on front already, the rear look as if I just put them on.
Don't think woogler lowered...don't quote me on that too late at night cbf to check lol ;)
When you adjust the subframe, you cannot adjust toe and camber individually. If you get toe back to spec, the camber goes out of spec. That's why when I drove your car, it felt very fidgety and undecided on which way it wanted to pull.Quote:
Originally Posted by LXRY
Your car is lower than mine, and since your subframe was adjusted, your pulling was not as bad as mine. Even so, on my car it pulled only to the right. With yours, it feels unstable and wants to go in every direction (but slightly). So I think your alignment settings on your rear suspension is just a compromise. Have you managed to source a camber kit yet?
Your new front tyres wearing so quickly could mean that your front toe is out of spec. Why did they adjust your front subframe too? There is no need for that since you are able to adjust toe at the front.
Just spoke with svc mgr. He was intending to screw with the sub frame. Not allowing that.
If you are planning to keep your car long term, pay the $250-300 for a rear camber kit. It's great if someone kerbs your rims and you need to get the alignment adjusted again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woogler
This probably explains why i've never had these issues.At less than 1k i changed to Bilsteins, Eibachs, rear camber kit and then good 4 wheel alignment.Now 21k later no problems.:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Suntzu
Rear camber kit sounds like a better idea. Mine is starting to drift right pretty bad and I'm using a lot of strength just to keep the car straight.
Will bring is back to the dealer to see if he can do anything about it first.