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Are Camber kits necessary?

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Old 01-20-11, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by smokyis350
Even without a proper alignment you wouldn't go through 2-3 sets of tires per year. I do get a alignment every time I get new tires but it is still way out of specs. I really think if my alignment was better I could be squeezing 30k out of my tires.
I get 30k out of mine even with three track weekends on them.
Old 01-20-11, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MashinA
im looking to get a camber kit to get a bit more negative camber so the top of my wheel can clear the fender. in other words get it to look more like this // \\
Can someone tell me which one of these do i need or do i need both of them?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...21387892345026
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MEGAN...item230d3be95c
The first auction you posted is the camber kit. This is what I have.
Old 01-20-11, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
The first auction you posted is the camber kit. This is what I have.
Would you recommend it?
Old 01-21-11, 12:07 AM
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too much negative camber just deosnt look good IMO. Id say camber kit will end up paying itself by making the tires last longer, however camber set to 0 takes away some performance, so its a matter of choice. I like mine to be aroung -2 but the tires wear out on the inside faster
Old 01-21-11, 08:40 AM
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So if Zero camber takes away performance, and -2 wears the inside, THEN ILL GO -1! haha best of both worlds? lol
Old 01-21-11, 09:29 AM
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yea thats what people on here usually recommend....-1 -1.5

sffd thx for the info! i was told i need both of those by a local shop...
Old 01-21-11, 11:14 AM
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Not trying to steal the thread but one real quick question =P. I am putting 19s on and if I get coilovers, I plan on no finger gap drop. Would I need to shave/roll fender? Would this drop significanly affect camber/toe?
Old 01-21-11, 11:24 AM
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Yes more cambers would always look so sick!! just do your drop and go get alignment and the shop will tell you how much camber and toe adjustment you need or wanna play with. But seriously its how you wanna roll.. you can slam your ride on coilovers and still have a little bit of camber but at the same time your alignment may still be perfect.. meaning if your tires will last you a year or more your alignment will be good... its all on HOW YOU WANNA ROLL!!
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LOL... I want to roll around in money but I know I will be broke after spending it on tires/coils/alignment/balance =(.
Old 01-21-11, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by KangstaxD
Not trying to steal the thread but one real quick question =P. I am putting 19s on and if I get coilovers, I plan on no finger gap drop. Would I need to shave/roll fender? Would this drop significanly affect camber/toe?
Yeah, same question as him! if i drop it would i have to roll my fender? What is shaving your fender? does that mean you like sand it down?
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Originally Posted by TheJustice
Would you recommend it?
I actually haven't installed it yet, but I'm thinking it won't do too much good since my tires are less than a finger between the wheel and the fender.

As far as rolling/shaving, it depends on how low you go and your offset. The closer you are the more material you have to remove.
Old 02-10-11, 09:04 AM
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So i just got my Coils installed... I'm pretty tucked in the rear and Kinda tucked up front LOL Im deciding to go with the Megan Rear camber kit, but was wondering if there was anything for the front.
Old 02-10-11, 10:47 AM
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nothing for the front as far as i know. lets see some pics of ur ride.
Old 02-10-11, 10:56 AM
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Ill upload them as soon as i get home :]
Old 02-10-11, 11:21 AM
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are the camber kit needed for the f-sport springs and shocks?


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