Negative camber/suspension query

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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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Do others note that either because of a lower suspension and/or side skirts that the HCH scrapes on even mile inclines/driveways? I have a *tiny* low angle ramp of a driveway and SSSCCCCRRRAAAPE...!

Also I've noticed a race-car like negative camber in the rear wheels (yes my trunk is empty). So it seems like it's lowered from the factory for better aerodynamics, but suffers the exotic supercar fate of being too low. Anyone else?
 
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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I guess I'm used to it...my Miata was even lower and would scrape on normal speedbumps.
 
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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The car is not that low, but I have noticed it scraping a few times. I have to take a certain exit from my work parking lot, because all the other ones scrape the bottom.
 
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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Default Re: Negative camber/suspension query

you may also want to make sure that your splash guard/shield under the motor is properly attached. the normal civics dont have these but the hybrids do and ive seen quite a few hanging on the back end of it and causing scrapes
 
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Our cars do sit lower than the other trims but not "racer" low in order to achieve the best aerodynamics. Also, we do have extra plastic on the undercarraige which also contributes to aerodynamics.
 
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Enter your driveway at an angle, not head on.
 
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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Default Re: Negative camber/suspension query

Originally Posted by noflash
Enter your driveway at an angle, not head on.
And slower than you think you should. Works for me!
 
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