Front Camber Adjustments for 11th Gen?

[RedlineAddict]

I'm trying to get to -2° camber in the fronts. Is there a way to do that? Doesn't sound easy from my light research.

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[pwp25si]

Pulling the pins will get you close to -1. My last alignment showed -.9. You can get adjustable lower ball joints, but it seems like autocross guys are recommending coilovers with adjustable camber plates.

 

[FL5HondaGuy]

Will pulling the pins and getting that -1 of camber really be more noticeable on my car if it is only lowered on H&R's (.8/.6 ) ? I am running a taller 35 profile tire so I have less wheel gap and more cushion for shit roads around here.

 

[Jack90210]

Typically, pulling the pins can get you in the neighborhood of -1.7° to -1.9°.

 

[FL5HondaGuy]

Typically, pulling the pins can get you in the neighborhood of -1.7° to -1.9°.

Have you pulled them and have you experienced any improvement in grip or handling dynamics ?

 

[Jack90210]

I just pulled mine a few days ago and haven't driven it yet (and as such can't speak from personal experience), but there is a pretty large database of posters on this forum having done so who report better front-end grip, more even tire wear, lower lap times etc. Of course, for track work you'll want more camber than you can get from simply pulling the pins (camber joints etc.).

 

[FL5HondaGuy]

I just pulled mine a few days ago and haven't driven it yet (and as such can't speak from personal experience), but there is a pretty large database of posters on this forum having done so who report better front-end grip, more even tire wear, lower lap times etc. Of course, for track work you'll want more camber than you can get from simply pulling the pins (camber joints etc.).

Oh cool. I will not be tracking the car but would never so no to more more grip etc. I will look into this as I am getting the car ready for summer . Cheers

 

[Jack90210]

Oh cool. I will not be tracking the car but would like more grip etc. so will look into this as I am getting the car ready for summer . Cheers

Since your car is lowered, you have some additional camber in the rear which (if left uncorrected via adjustable lower A arm etc.) will make the car more likely to understeer/plow, and general consensus is that more camber is needed in the front than in the rear by around 1 to 2 degrees, depending on use and preferred driving dynamics. Something to think about if you are chasing a balanced setup.

 

[pwp25si]

Type r guys forgetting this is for si peasants.

 

[Jack90210]

Type r guys forgetting this is for si peasants.

My bad

 

[Adam123]

I went for an alignment after pulling the pins out but what was interesting was that my stock alignment was all over the place. Honestly the camber didn't change all the much but the toe was very asymmetrical.

front stock camber was LH -1.43 / RH -1.35
But the toe was LH -2mm / RH + 3.5mm

rear stock camber was LH -1.28 / RH -0.53
Toe was LH -0.9mm / RH + 0.4mm

so post alignment the camber was even but only around 1.55 front and 1.2 back but toe was way more even at almost neutral (0.2mm total) front and -2.4mm total back. I asked for a track setup on a completely stock build. So whether camber made a difference could be minimal but definitely the toe made a difference. I would say gettting an alignment in general to fix the stock alignment makes a huge difference

 

[Adam123]

To answer the question, the cheapest way will be to replace the front lower ball point with an adjustable one from hardrace, white line, j’s racing etc which for the street will be fine and give you probably max 2.5-3 degrees. On track, these will work but due to the high lateral loads and g forces exerted, they can slip and also increase the flex/sheering force which can damage the knuckle itself. Other people here might be able to give their experiences but the most definitive solution for track would be coilovers with adjustable camber plates at the top.

 

[CyberCT]

While I don't own an 11th gen, I do have a 10th gen SI with front camber ball joints. Going from stock alignment to -0.9 fronts, -0.7 rears really helped the car's handling. Turn in is more neutral and grippy now.

Stock it would understeer. Noticeably.

I can take bendy on / off ramps at 60 mph and easly more, but am afraid to push it further. The handling is definitely satisfying enough after the new camber and I highly recommend.

I did just buy a 2026 Integra Aspec Tech manual (all stock) and notice the Integra "feels" at the limit at least 10mph+ less than the civic on the same ramps.

Note that I've also had very lightweight wheels on the Civic for a looong time (Wedsport TC105Ns) that shaved about 11lbs per corner. That might also help with handling a bit.

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