Do i need a camber kit? with lowering spring
02-27-2009, 11:27 AM
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I would definitely suggest a camber kit. I have RSR springs, and they are advertised as only a .5" drop. Its a little more than that now that they have been settled, and I definitely have some camber issues. Its not just the camber that wears tires, it is also the toe angle. The rear camber/toe kits are only going for around $150 shipped, so its not really too bad.
We all know how important it is to set the camber correctly. Not knowing the range of adjustment in the original setup, how low can you go before you have reached the limits of the OE adjustment? -0.5 to -0.6" ?
I too am looking at a very mild drop just to close up the gap slightly. I'd hate to drop the coin if the camber I need can be reached through normal adjustment.
Sorry to rehash it. Any advice on the OE limits is appreciated.
02-27-2009, 11:30 AM
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i just got my alignment done and i need a camber kit for the front. they said my fronts are: -1.2 FL and -2 FR. my rears are okay though. im dropped on gf210s...
question: does anybody really run FRONT camber kits? ive been running on gf210s for almost 2 years and always noticed the rears still wearing out faster than the fronts. plus the front kits are like double the price of the rears
question: does anybody really run FRONT camber kits? ive been running on gf210s for almost 2 years and always noticed the rears still wearing out faster than the fronts. plus the front kits are like double the price of the rears
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03-01-2009, 10:47 PM
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Which front camber kits are good money wise for a 1-1.5" drop?
03-02-2009, 07:48 AM
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I've got one on mine, only dropping 20mm i want more neg camber up front. The rear kit , anything more tha 3/4inch and its needed. A lot of times its needed for less of a drop.
03-02-2009, 08:05 AM
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it all depends on your car bro,my buddy is dropped on eibach sprtlines and he doesnt need any camber kit,but he told me another z is dropped just as much as him on tanabe gf210 and they did need a camber kit soo it varies
03-02-2009, 03:41 PM
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i suggest we should have a poll and see who needed the camber kits and what not and differentiate between the years?
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03-02-2009, 03:51 PM
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Front and rear SPC kits from a vendor on the site for $525 shipped.
A lot of guys say the 3/4" - 1" mark is the limit. Though, there are a bunch of guys on here with less of a drop than that and they need a camber kit. It really depends on the car. The only way you'll know is drop your car and take it to the alignment shop. They'll let you know what you need to do (just let them know you want the car within factory recommended specs). I also recommend not going to a run-of-the-mill alignment shop (Sears Auto, etc). Chances are you'll have a more qualified individual working on your car/adjusting your suspension.
It's been WAAAAY overplayed. (See above response for a generalization ^) Honestly, if you want to lower... just do it. Take your car to a quality alignment shop and see how close they can get it to factory specs. If they recommend you buy a camber kit for the front/rear/both than do so, install and take it back to them. 
A lot of guys say the 3/4" - 1" mark is the limit. Though, there are a bunch of guys on here with less of a drop than that and they need a camber kit. It really depends on the car. The only way you'll know is drop your car and take it to the alignment shop. They'll let you know what you need to do (just let them know you want the car within factory recommended specs). I also recommend not going to a run-of-the-mill alignment shop (Sears Auto, etc). Chances are you'll have a more qualified individual working on your car/adjusting your suspension.
03-03-2009, 01:47 PM
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it sucks to buy the front camber kit, but you will need it IMO. unless you get an allingment and have your tires fliped every few thousand miles inner to outer..... again I would just save and buy the front kit and rear kit
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