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    GCR confirmation:
    1991 ITA Acura Integra:
    Are rear ajustable bushing camber kits legal?
    Are front camber plates legal?
    Just wanted someone to confirm what we are reading!
    Thanks for the help!
    Denise
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    Quote Originally Posted by gizmo83 View Post
    GCR confirmation:
    1991 ITA Acura Integra:
    Are rear ajustable bushing camber kits legal?
    Are front camber plates legal?
    Just wanted someone to confirm what we are reading!
    Thanks for the help!
    Denise
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    Yes and yes.
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    Jeff the front end is double a arm so no on the camber plates.
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    Be careful on the "yes" for rear camber adjustment "bushings". Technically, Jeff's right, but Denise is new to the Integra; she may misinterpret the (non-compliant) aftermarket upper adjustable rear links as "bushings". And, the only "camber plates" I'm aware of for this car are ones such as these, which are based on modified stock upper arms and are also non-compliant in IT.

    However, anything that replaces just the bushings and makes no mods to the arms (except for spot welds) is compliant. There's a guy on RRAX, handle "chris", that makes a nice set of sphericals for the car. I'm running his stuff on the STL Integra, good quality and a decent price.

    Denise, you need to come over to my house with a 6-pack and we'll walk you through the Integra chassis with it on the lift. I can give you a good overview of the car and point out what may be compliant and non-compliant in IT. Other good sources for this info is Tim Klvana and Geoff Branscombe.

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    Denise, Greg is correct. If it's easier, I can stop by upstate on my way to Saratoga Friday or on the way down to NYC on Sunday and go over the car as well. Mickey
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    Mickey and Greg,
    Your input would be invaluable at this point!
    We are getting roll cage work done right now and the car should be home next Sunday. After that we need to rework all suspension and then exhaust before April. The only car we have any knowledge on, and that was trial and error, is the escort which is all out the window now! We are trying to form a shopping list based on priority and financial responsibility.
    That is why the questions are starting...
    Where do you live Greg?
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    South of Hartford...

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    Looks like I should leave the Acura build advice to the experts - I ASSumed that the car had front struts, sorry guys. Yes, if double wishbone then camber plates are a no-no.
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    Yep, good (and accurate) info here.

    Another +1 for the sphericals from Chris Brinson (kingpinmachine.com).

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    Quote Originally Posted by JeffYoung View Post
    Looks like I should leave the Acura build advice to the experts - I ASSumed that the car had front struts, sorry guys. Yes, if double wishbone then camber plates are a no-no.
    Jeff, jeff, Jeff, LOL. Honda double wishbones! They were a mainstay of the Honda line up for years. Honda fanbois are leaving the club in droves now, lamenting Hondas corporate switch to cheaper (and worse) suspension designs. The double wishbone is the rallying cry.
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    Even late-model acuras typically have DW fronts. So, I guess we (Honda/Acura racers) have some options, though typically more up front $ for late models.
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    The Integra's last year was 01. Their replacement (the RSX) has some of the shittiest design work to come out of Honda.

    The Civic went to struts about 10 years ago too.

    Not any new Hondas out there with the same mojo as the old ones...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Amy View Post
    Be careful on the "yes" for rear camber adjustment "bushings". Technically, Jeff's right, but Denise is new to the Integra; she may misinterpret the (non-compliant) aftermarket upper adjustable rear links as "bushings". And, the only "camber plates" I'm aware of for this car are ones such as these, which are based on modified stock upper arms and are also non-compliant in IT.

    However, anything that replaces just the bushings and makes no mods to the arms (except for spot welds) is compliant. There's a guy on RRAX, handle "chris", that makes a nice set of sphericals for the car. I'm running his stuff on the STL Integra, good quality and a decent price.

    Denise, you need to come over to my house with a 6-pack and we'll walk you through the Integra chassis with it on the lift. I can give you a good overview of the car and point out what may be compliant and non-compliant in IT. Other good sources for this info is Tim Klvana and Geoff Branscombe.

    GA
    Denise - I have a bushing source as well (Tom Blaney)- drop me a PM and I will send you my number and discuss.

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    Greg, Mickey, Jake I also will be driving an Acura this season and would appreciate any
    training or info you have.
    I would also like to partake of the "afternoon beer/suspension schooling" offer.
    Dan Deyo
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    C'mon over any time...

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    Quote Originally Posted by wepsbee View Post
    Greg, Mickey, Jake I also will be driving an Acura this season and would appreciate any
    training or info you have.
    I would also like to partake of the "afternoon beer/suspension schooling" offer.
    Call my hotline baby...
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    Gee Mickey, I didn't get an offer like that.....
    Denise VanBuren

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    Why dont one of you just buy Ray Lee Chee's Integra,proven car and then he can go get another RX7.

    And lose to me yet again HAHAHAHAHA


    Yes its self serving but we need more cars in IT7

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dano77 View Post
    Why dont one of you just buy Ray Lee Chee's Integra,proven car and then he can go get another RX7.

    And lose to me yet again HAHAHAHAHA


    Yes its self serving but we need more cars in IT7
    Sorry, Geoff B. had one laying around he did not need anymore!!
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