Originally posted by deevergote
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Upper Control Arms hitting, cut a hole?
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you can try filling in the two pieces with gap filling foam and then all weather caulking to seal up the cracks.
After my anchor type camber kits dug into where my control arm bolts to and tore the sheet metal away, i took it to a fab shop and he cut a custom piece to restore the fatigued and cracked metal. I painted it after that and it's been good since for about 7 years now.
They're professionals for a reason and would know the best way to cover this up/make an access panel. The guy only charged me about an hour's worth of labor so roughly 60 bucks to cut, and weld that piece in the D/S front, rear control arm hole.
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Originally posted by deevergote View PostWhen the camber is adjusted, I believe the arm is allowed to sit a bit lower, and it doesn't travel enough to hit.
Accordtunerx, the founder of this site, discovered that running -1 degree of camber with Neuspeed Race springs (2.2" drop in the front) resulted in no contact.
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Originally posted by Losiracer2 View Postyou can try filling in the two pieces with gap filling foam and then all weather caulking to seal up the cracks.
After my anchor type camber kits dug into where my control arm bolts to and tore the sheet metal away, i took it to a fab shop and he cut a custom piece to restore the fatigued and cracked metal. I painted it after that and it's been good since for about 7 years now.
They're professionals for a reason and would know the best way to cover this up/make an access panel. The guy only charged me about an hour's worth of labor so roughly 60 bucks to cut, and weld that piece in the D/S front, rear control arm hole.
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Can't believe all the body filler suggestions here for the gap between layers, bleck.
Heat up the bottom layer (doesn't take a lot) and body hammer it up against the top layer, and then weld the perimeter. Weld on a cap if wanted, then follow with proper prep/primer, etc.Originally posted by sweet91accordif aredy time i need to put something in cb7tuner. you guy need to me a smart ass about and bust on my spelling,gramar and shit like that in so sorry.
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Originally posted by foamypirate View PostCan't believe all the body filler suggestions here for the gap between layers, bleck.
Heat up the bottom layer (doesn't take a lot) and body hammer it up against the top layer, and then weld the perimeter. Weld on a cap if wanted, then follow with proper prep/primer, etc.
Actually isn't there a tool to "crimp" metal together? Like a seal maker....
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My suggestion of piping in a sealant was made with the knowledge that I was making it to a 17 year old that has already opted to ignore advice on the right way to do things in favor of the cheaper, easier way. He can't weld, and the cost to weld up those holes would probably be prohibitive.
I do agree that it's the best way to do it, though.
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Originally posted by SSMAccord View PostWhy are you in Canton, MI?
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93' EX Coupe H22A w/ P2T4 Sir 5spd 191whp 155 wtq
99' Lexus LS400 157k VVTi V8 gets up & goes...new DD
91 Accord SE 176k
97' Honda Odyssey 199k miles...$485 spare van for my parents
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Originally posted by deevergote View PostMy suggestion of piping in a sealant was made with the knowledge that I was making it to a 17 year old that has already opted to ignore advice on the right way to do things in favor of the cheaper, easier way. He can't weld, and the cost to weld up those holes would probably be prohibitive.
I do agree that it's the best way to do it, though.Originally posted by sweet91accordif aredy time i need to put something in cb7tuner. you guy need to me a smart ass about and bust on my spelling,gramar and shit like that in so sorry.
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