Has anyone had this happen:

***sgtmorph*** · 01-25-2008, 12:33 AM

I bought my car last week and only noticed today that, when I stand directly centered behind my car, it almost looks like I have a slight negative camber. It's not extremely out of whack but it's enough to where I guarantee everyone could notice it if I pointed it out. It urks me the more I see and think about it. Is this normal?
Good thing I bought the extended warranty....(6yr/80,000 miles)...I'm gonna stop by my dealer 2morrow and see what he thinks.

DUB2CRS · 01-25-2008, 12:43 AM

Was it both rear wheels? because our cars actually come from the factory with about one degree of negative camber in the rear. If it was only one of the wheels, then maybe the ground that the car was sitting on wasn't level. Or maybe you hit a pothole and are in need of an alignment.

tomasro · 01-25-2008, 12:47 AM

there's a TSB that came out on tuesday addressing this issue...it only seems to apply to 06 and 07 sedans...non Si's though

***Mikey6p*** · 01-25-2008, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomasro

there's a TSB that came out on tuesday addressing this issue...it only seems to apply to 06 and 07 sedans...non Si's though

link?

mitsukaiSI · 01-25-2008, 12:52 AM

i dont think it only applys to non si sedans . . . i was told that si/s come with negative rear camber and 0 front camber. and yes my rear wheels are slightly slanted inward at the top as well . . . i dont think its abnormal

***iluvmycsx*** · 01-25-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikey6p

link?

New TSB for Rear Camber Problem: 08-001 (merged)

***sgtmorph*** · 01-25-2008, 01:02 AM

sweet.....glad this tsb applied to my car....

i'm def. going to my dealer tomorrow....my tires only have 150 miles on em so they should still be good.....i just want this camber thing fixed.

KraziAzn · 01-25-2008, 01:09 AM

yah my coupe is like that too =\

tomasro · 01-25-2008, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtmorph

sweet.....glad this tsb applied to my car....

i'm def. going to my dealer tomorrow....my tires only have 150 miles on em so they should still be good.....i just want this camber thing fixed.

Doesn't apply to 08's and you have to show irregular treadwear to be compensated/have the fix applied. GL though.

***07mugencivic*** · 01-25-2008, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtmorph

I bought my car last week and only noticed today that, when I stand directly centered behind my car, it almost looks like I have a slight negative camber. It's not extremely out of whack but it's enough to where I guarantee everyone could notice it if I pointed it out. It urks me the more I see and think about it. Is this normal?
Good thing I bought the extended warranty....(6yr/80,000 miles)...I'm gonna stop by my dealer 2morrow and see what he thinks.

mine looks fine

***sgtmorph*** · 01-25-2008, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomasro

Doesn't apply to 08's and you have to show irregular treadwear to be compensated/have the fix applied. GL though.

mines an '07 leftover.....i got it last week with only 3 miles on it...

it can't hurt to stop by an address the situation.....maybe they'll at least hook me up with the "new" camber arms now to avoid having to dish out money for new tires later...???

I'll post my results in the afternoon....

NIGHTHAWKSI · 01-25-2008, 08:51 AM

06 and 07 civics have -.8 degrees of camber in the rear. 08 civic have a significantly less amount.

it is normal. if it bother you that much, bring your car in and complain...tell them you would like the TSB done before you need to get new tires.

01-25-2008, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
*sgtmorph* XLII 18 AND 1 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Islip, NY Age: 26 Posts: 1,176 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Has anyone had this happen: I bought my car last week and only noticed today that, when I stand directly centered behind my car, it almost looks like I have a slight negative camber. It's not extremely out of whack but it's enough to where I guarantee everyone could notice it if I pointed it out. It urks me the more I see and think about it. Is this normal? Good thing I bought the extended warranty....(6yr/80,000 miles)...I'm gonna stop by my dealer 2morrow and see what he thinks.

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DUB2CRS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 424 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Was it both rear wheels? because our cars actually come from the factory with about one degree of negative camber in the rear. If it was only one of the wheels, then maybe the ground that the car was sitting on wasn't level. Or maybe you hit a pothole and are in need of an alignment.

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tomasro Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Carlos, CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,503 Turner iTrader: 2 / 100%	there's a TSB that came out on tuesday addressing this issue...it only seems to apply to 06 and 07 sedans...non Si's though

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mitsukaiSI Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,661 Mike iTrader: 1 / 100%	i dont think it only applys to non si sedans . . . i was told that si/s come with negative rear camber and 0 front camber. and yes my rear wheels are slightly slanted inward at the top as well . . . i dont think its abnormal

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*sgtmorph* XLII 18 AND 1 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Islip, NY Age: 26 Posts: 1,176 iTrader: 3 / 100%	sweet.....glad this tsb applied to my car.... i'm def. going to my dealer tomorrow....my tires only have 150 miles on em so they should still be good.....i just want this camber thing fixed.

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KraziAzn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 1,025 David iTrader: 1 / 100%	yah my coupe is like that too =\

01-25-2008, 08:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
NIGHTHAWKSI Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: long island Age: 22 Posts: 12,728 Ian iTrader: 12 / 100%	06 and 07 civics have -.8 degrees of camber in the rear. 08 civic have a significantly less amount. it is normal. if it bother you that much, bring your car in and complain...tell them you would like the TSB done before you need to get new tires.