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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Hey, was just wondering if I could get some advice from somebody with the same setup as me. Couldn't seem to find anything in search.

I have an 07 Enthusiast, stock wheels/tires with 25mm spacers x4. I just purchased a new set of Eibach Pro Kit springs (1", 1") from a member, and was wondering whether or not I will need any additional camber/toe adjusting once lowered. Thanks.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Not necessarily! As long as your alignment is straight!
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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Not necessarily! As long as your alignment is straight!
And that's something I will find out when it's done, correct?
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Yes sir you install your springs and get an alignment at a reputable shop. They should then try to get it in OEM spec the closer the better it is on tire wear.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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TY sir.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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Don't know. Install the springs. Have alignment checked.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 06:55 AM
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I believe you will need camber adjustments if you are trying to get within factory specs.

I am dropped on Tein S-Techs (-.7" F -.6" R). My Rears are good within specs. Front's are @ -1.6 to -1.8 deg camber. Slightly on / over the recommended specs. However, I have a friend that used to be dropped on GF210s and his was much lower than mine. He ran -4 deg camber, but said it's fine and never bothered to get camber arms.
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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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only way to know is install the springs, put the car on the alignment rack, and check the specs. Factory rear adjustment is very slight, might be enough, might not be

factory front adjustment only accounts for toe, no camber adjustment is possible with stock components.
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