taeng

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Makes sense...So you are saying that If I get 19's and reinstall the RCA's to lower the car a 1/2 or so I wouldn't be having a problem with the Controls hitting? Thanks a lot Johnee

johnee78

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that would be correct..I am very familiar with these rca's because I introduced them to CL a couple years ago as a camber solution and installing them on my own car..

taeng

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Thanks Johnee!

dle

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i guess nobody has actual before and after specs on these camber blocks. How can anyone swear by them if are not even sure how much camber has been corrected? I bought the 3 year unlimited alignment plan with NTB so when I pick this up I will have solid correction numbers for everyone

Also, I found this online description of the camber block. If its the same thing, which I think it is, it is also called an SS Kit.

" The SS-Kit is developed to achieve the ride quality and lowered appearance all at the same time. Stiffness is usually increased as a result of changing the suspension coils to aftermarket products since the shortened spring interferes the damping capacity, although the SS- kit makes it possible to maintain the working range of the dampers by the unique technology of raising the tires instead of shortening the springs. The vehicle is lowered without changing the coils thus with no sacrifice in the spring and damping performance, the comfortness remains the same from stock."

I know exactly they mean, when I had coilovers on its lowest setting it greatly reduced the ride quality. installing the ss kit lets you ride at the same height you were at before but you can raise your coilover settings higher so the ride quality is affected as much.

hope this helps..

taeng - let me know if you want to sell your kit.

DJC

OK - not to hijack this thread, but I've searched CL and there seems to be limited information about these lowering blocks. Like dle, I'm looking for measurable results of before and after camber. Additional lowering is a secondary concern for me because I am tired of chewing up front tires after 12k miles!

Can someone reply with the names of vendors that carry these for our cars (CL sponsors preferred of course!), and if you have real experience with them, please comment on design/brand preference, structural integrity, durability, measurable camber change, etc. This is not a part that I want to break or have to replace again.

Many thanks,
DJC

GSoup

The title of this thread tells you the vendor he bought it from.

DJC

Yes, I realize that...just looking for input on different designs/brands/etc. As with many mods for our cars there are multiple designs to choose from. I don't know if there is a difference with these "blocks" or if they are all the same, that's why I am asking. Also looking for real experience with measurable camber change.

SloGS400

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I'd also like to hear from someone who actually installed these and was able to see a clear and measurable camber improvement.

johnee78

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I guess my previous post didnt already answer your question..What exactly would you like know??

SloGS400

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Hey,

Just want to know if the blocks significantly helped alleviate the camber issues arising from lowering our cars. Were you able to get your alignment within factory specs?

dle

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Auto Couture sells this overseas. They are called " SS Kit ". It was in the 2007 newsletter they passed out at the tokyo auto salon i went to this past january. I'm not positive, but I think they are the same thing. no where in the product description does it say anything about improving camber...

thats why i want to see before and after results...

johnee78

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It did help with the camber issue..I wasn't able to get the camber within factory specs but it was very close to the point were I didn't notice any inside wear..

johnee78

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I dont think they are making these to help with camber but instead to help take pressure off suspension parts.When you lower a car 3-4 inches or more you are putting alot of negative pressure on the balljoints , bushings, ect..So with this it helps by lifting the steering knuckle which will make the car look lower and bring most of the suspension parts back to spec..When I was looking into these I assumed that it would fix camber and bought a set and once installed I was correct.

kit cat

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I have a question regarding the RCA block from Exact Motorsport....

I just got new Toyo Proxes and I don't want to ruin these like my previous PilotSport tires. I'm almost all the way down on HKS Hipermax and the camber is maxed out at -2.6 degree (just got an alignment few hours ago). How much camber would the thickest RCA block from Exact Motorsport give me back?

I like my stance, I want to fix my suspension geometry, and I need my camber to be closer to OEM spec so I figured this would be the perfect fix.

GS FONZy

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Keep in mind, if you install RCA's, there is a big chance you will bottom out the suspension. That's what causes the UCA to hit on the top of the wheel well. As far as camber correction, I think is 1* to 1".