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which rear camber kit would you guys prefer???

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Old 12-08-09, 11:06 AM
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Rear camber kit from SPC

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...our-tires.html

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Rear camber kit from exact

what you guys think?? i already ordered some topspeed rear toe arms. what are the pros and cons of each of these? or which one would you guys prefer? the price differ is quite significant b/t the 2. so please lmk what guys think!
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from what ive read and heard Exact has more adjustability. and the SPC requires you to enlarge the hole for the bolt..
i personally was about to get Exact.. before someone hit my car. i will prolly get it if i pick up another 2GS.. or get this one fixed.
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im using the SAGE RCAs...works the same way as exacts.

not a big fan of enlarging the OEM stock hole on the lower arm for the SPC unit.
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Originally Posted by handoverfi
Rear camber kit from SPC

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...our-tires.html

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Rear camber kit from exact

what you guys think?? i already ordered some topspeed rear toe arms. what are the pros and cons of each of these? or which one would you guys prefer? the price differ is quite significant b/t the 2. so please lmk what guys think!
SPC kit WILL NOT allow you to get camber back to factory spec if you drop more than one inch.

There is not enough adjustment available in the SPC design to offset the camber that you get from a 2 inch drop or more.

Looooong Ago, Daizen was originally going to offer the same design bushing adjustment as what SPC uses, but it was never released for sale. I now see why. Any drop more than 1 " will not get you in spec.
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Originally Posted by PHML
im using the SAGE RCAs...works the same way as exacts.

not a big fan of enlarging the OEM stock hole on the lower arm for the SPC unit.

i wasnt aware i had to enlarge the hole but do you got a link to the sage ones and how much are they compared to the exact ones?

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SPC kit WILL NOT allow you to get camber back to factory spec if you drop more than one inch.

There is not enough adjustment available in the SPC design to offset the camber that you get from a 2 inch drop or more.

Looooong Ago, Daizen was originally going to offer the same design bushing adjustment as what SPC uses, but it was never released for sale. I now see why. Any drop more than 1 " will not get you in spec.
i guess my best bet is sage or the exact ones

i guess i should have used better words. I want the camber corrected as much as possible i know its not going to be in factory specs just because of how dumped it is but just corrected as much as i can get it corrected.

should i use the Exact ones to raise the car back up and allow me to have more travel on the shock and adjust camber a bit more or should i be good with just a camber adjustment and adjustable toe arm. OR should i just DAMN all those ideas and just use the toe arm?

im just trying to weigh my best options here

thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by handoverfi
I want the camber corrected as much as possible i know its not going to be in factory specs just because of how dumped it is but just corrected as much as i can get it corrected.
You CAN be fairly dumped and be 100% IN SPEC:

See pics of how dumped on post #4 https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...gs98-05-a.html
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If you correct too much negative camber, you might start to rub. I used AutoFashion's RCA front and rear kit on my car to correct 1* of negative camber all around. This way my front and rear camber matches and my toe is in spec. The AF RCAs don't have adjustable inserts, but I got them because I wanted more suspension travel and to be able to get my toe in spec.
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Originally Posted by chrispy
If you correct too much negative camber, you might start to rub. I used AutoFashion's RCA front and rear kit on my car to correct 1* of negative camber all around. This way my front and rear camber matches and my toe is in spec. The AF RCAs don't have adjustable inserts, but I got them because I wanted more suspension travel and to be able to get my toe in spec.
Good Point Chris. If someone is running aggressive offset and barely clears from rubbing, adding camber back may then become a problem.

I don't have aggressive offsets, so after the camber kit, I was able to add some wheel spacers, since I still had some clearance left with no rubbing at all with 24.5" height from ground to fender lip.


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Originally Posted by RMMGS4
Good Point Chris. If someone is running aggressive offset and barely clears from rubbing, adding camber back may then become a problem.

I don't have aggressive offsets, so after the camber kit, I was able to add some wheel spacers, since I still had some clearance left with no rubbing at all with 24.5" height from ground to fender lip.

Yo Glen...is that 24.5" front or rear? Or both?

Are you on 19s or 20s?
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Originally Posted by PHML
Yo Glen...is that 24.5" front or rear? Or both?

Are you on 19s or 20s?
That would be rear. Fronts are about 25.25 on 20's
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Nice, I only can help with adding camber ;P
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Originally Posted by VipDout
Nice, I only can help with adding camber ;P
J,
this kit is not for you

You need the opposite kit.
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i dont think any camber kit will be able to save me
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Originally Posted by VipDout
Nice, I only can help with adding camber ;P
lol thats funny. well i am running the maya rt5s 20x9+30 225/35/20 w/ a 10MM spacer and the rear a 20x10.5+29 with 255/30/20. I think i might go with the exact RCAs and adjust the camber up about 1.5
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I have -3 camber but i got my toe and caster in Spec with out any RCA, but i would like some for the front for an added 1 inch drop
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