Another weird (?) thing I noticed...

[FESCSteve]

I just installed the AWD on my RSX. Very nice handeling now. I like it very much.

But I notice that the left front wheel has a bit of reduced travel - in fact it seems to be 'preloaded' a bit in that the left front spring is compressed a bit. Anyone else notice this? Do I have something out of kilter or is this a design thing?

I notice also that there is a bit of caster added with the AWD by the new upper A-arms. I wonder how much it would add to turn-in by using the stock yellow upper arms (reducing caster)?

Have fun!

Steve

[turbopimp187]

i have a rsx 2. the cars pretty low even when its fine. maybe u need stiffer springs to take care of the new weight on the front.

[FESCSteve]

No, the assembly has the spring compressed. It is not sagging. It almost looks like my upper control arm is molded wrong - the shock mounting point is lower than the other side.

Another hting is the wheels can't fully travel up with the body on - they hit and rub. Maybe that explains why the magazine included with the kit showed the front of the body raised?

[richh]

i had the same problem with one of the arms that came with the awd kit (limited travel), so i just used the arms that came with the starter kit. works fiine now.

[FESCSteve]

Originally posted by richh
i had the same problem with one of the arms that came with the awd kit (limited travel), so i just used the arms that came with the starter kit. works fiine now.

Why didn't I think of that! Did you notice if the castor (the top pivot being more forward or back) is different with the original arms?

Thanks a bunch!

Steve

[TypeZer0]

i noticed the increased caster as well. but that increased caster made it difficult for the suspension to move so i replaced it with the original arms. teh rear swing arms taht comes with the kit has very limited travel as well