Re: 2005 Accord Alignment Question

On 4/29/08 2:17 PM, in article 01se14tv6oejtg5ej979qisi32cvcprpno@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
"accord@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
" <accord@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

> I just bought a 2005 accord Ex V6 with 30K miles.
> 
> It was pulling to the right so I took it in for an alignment. It was
> out of alignment and they put it back into spec with one exception
> which was the left rear tire camber adjustment which the had to leave
> at -1.5 degrees.  They said the stock smart arm had reached it's
> adjustment limits and couldn't go further.
> 
> Their solution was an aftermarket smart arm for the left rear that
> would allow for greater adjustment.  Pricing $185 parts + $110 labor.
> I told them I'd sit tight for the time being.
> 
> First, does what their telling me sound reasonable in general and
> second, is it reasonable given the mileage?  Also, how's the pricing
> seem?
> 
> Thanks for any help.
> 

All it takes is clipping one curb a little too hard and the geometry is
knocked out of spec on a car of any age or mileage.  The alternative to
buying a new arm is taking it to a frame shop equipped to bend it back
into
spec.

Have you talked with the dealer - this car should still be in warranty. 
If
it can't be adjusted and there is no evidence of collision, Honda will
usually fix it.