Si - No adjustability on rear suspension!

**GeezerSi** · 03-19-2007, 11:20 AM

I ran through a pothole a couple of weeks ago, which damaged my front right tire. I brought it into the dealer last Saturday, and they replaced the tire. I also asked them to look at the alignment, which they did. They found that the toe and camber were way out on my right rear, and told me there is no ability to adjust this. I would have to schedule with their body shop to get an estimate to replace some/all of the suspension components. I called and talked to their tech there, and he said this could potentially cost me near $1000. I said that this was fishy since I had no tire/rim damage on that corner. He said that the components are "very weak", and he was not surprised.

I will keep you posted on how this goes since I now have an appointment for next Monday, March 26th for them to look at it and give me an estimate.

honda06si · 03-19-2007, 11:22 AM

how the hell are they going to tell you they cant adjust toe and camber?
go to another dealership!!

blueroadster · 03-19-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by honda06si

how the hell are they going to tell you they cant adjust toe and camber?
go to another dealership!!

The rear camber cannot be adjusted unless you replace the stock upper camber arms on the rear with ones that are adjustable.

honda06si · 03-19-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by blueroadster

The rear camber cannot be adjusted unless you replace the stock upper camber arms on the rear with ones that are adjustable.

oh. i thought the stock ones were adjustable. just not adjustable enough to accomodate lowering springs

**GeezerSi** · 03-19-2007, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by blueroadster

The rear camber cannot be adjusted unless you replace the stock upper camber arms on the rear with ones that are adjustable.

I asked the tech guy whether he knows of any aftermarket components that offer adjustability, and he did not. I figured if I'm gonna buy new components, I might as well put adjustable ones there. Unfortunately, it appears this is not available yet.

honda06si · 03-19-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GeezerSi

I asked the tech guy whether he knows of any aftermarket components that offer adjustability, and he did not. I figured if I'm gonna buy new components, I might as well put adjustable ones there. Unfortunately, it appears this is not available yet.

the skunk 2 are adjustable......

HondaFREAK · 03-19-2007, 11:30 AM

...why would the suspension and camber not be adjustable? I have a NHBP EX Coupe and they adjusted my rear camber when I did the same thing...under warranty it didn't cost me a dime...I dunno man, that sounds kinda fishy to me

**twistedframe** · 03-19-2007, 11:50 AM

rear camber is adjustable as far as I know. I had my si up on the lift this past saturday and there is an excentric (sp) bolt that to me looks like it adjust rear camber. there isn't alot of adjustment there but they should be able to try and fix it before they tell you you need $1000 worth of work. I would get a second opinion. Oh and the skunk 2 upper arms are adjustable and are a pretty good investment if you ever do any track driving or have a lowered car.

kero · 03-19-2007, 12:17 PM

I had a four wheel alignment on my LX sedan by dealership covered by them, all four wheels camber and toe were adjusted.

Highrev1 · 03-19-2007, 12:17 PM

ALIGNMENTS!!

Toe is adjustable, that is what twisted fram is talking about.

blueroadster · 03-19-2007, 01:20 PM

This thread shows the Skunk2 camber arms as well as the stock ones. From the stock PICs, you can see that there is no way to adjust the rear camber.

Highrev1 · 03-19-2007, 02:07 PM

The deale rshould know this but

"The suspension can be adjusted for front camber, front toe, and rear toe. However, each of these adjustments are related to each other. For example, when you adjust camber, the toe will change. Therefore, you must adjust the front wheel alignment whenever you adjust camber or toe."

03-19-2007, 11:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
GeezerSi Hidy Ho Neighbor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Palm, PA Posts: 13,418 -> Ken iTrader: 5 / 100%	Si - No adjustability on rear suspension! I ran through a pothole a couple of weeks ago, which damaged my front right tire. I brought it into the dealer last Saturday, and they replaced the tire. I also asked them to look at the alignment, which they did. They found that the toe and camber were way out on my right rear, and told me there is no ability to adjust this. I would have to schedule with their body shop to get an estimate to replace some/all of the suspension components. I called and talked to their tech there, and he said this could potentially cost me near $1000. I said that this was fishy since I had no tire/rim damage on that corner. He said that the components are "very weak", and he was not surprised. I will keep you posted on how this goes since I now have an appointment for next Monday, March 26th for them to look at it and give me an estimate.

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03-19-2007, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
honda06si Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 11,150 justin iTrader: 6 / 100%	how the hell are they going to tell you they cant adjust toe and camber? go to another dealership!!

03-19-2007, 11:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
HondaFREAK Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cary, NC Age: 20 Posts: 847 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	...why would the suspension and camber not be adjustable? I have a NHBP EX Coupe and they adjusted my rear camber when I did the same thing...under warranty it didn't cost me a dime...I dunno man, that sounds kinda fishy to me

03-19-2007, 12:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
kero Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: LI, NY Posts: 438 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I had a four wheel alignment on my LX sedan by dealership covered by them, all four wheels camber and toe were adjusted.

03-19-2007, 12:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Highrev1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,710 iTrader: 1 / 100%	ALIGNMENTS!! Toe is adjustable, that is what twisted fram is talking about.

03-19-2007, 01:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
blueroadster Senior Member Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,573 iTrader: 7 / 100%	This thread shows the Skunk2 camber arms as well as the stock ones. From the stock PICs, you can see that there is no way to adjust the rear camber.

03-19-2007, 02:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Highrev1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,710 iTrader: 1 / 100%	The deale rshould know this but "The suspension can be adjusted for front camber, front toe, and rear toe. However, each of these adjustments are related to each other. For example, when you adjust camber, the toe will change. Therefore, you must adjust the front wheel alignment whenever you adjust camber or toe."