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Old Aug 21st, 2003, 02:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Camber Kit question

I recently upgraded my suspension w/ some H&R springs and KYB AGX shocks. The drop on the H&R are 1.5", as long as I get the toe adjusted, is a camber kit necessary? Am I going to eat my tires up w/o one? I know a camber kit is usually necessary w/ larger drops but I'm hoping I can get by w/o one for now. Any thoughts?

Also, is $tillen and Ground Control the only companies that make camber kits for the b14?
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Old Aug 21st, 2003, 03:14 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Old Aug 21st, 2003, 06:18 PM   #3 (permalink)
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find out what ur factory camber specs are, and after the allignment, see if ur camber is still within spec, then if it is, u don't need one, if its out of spec, then ull most likely have to put down 150$ for the kit
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Old Aug 22nd, 2003, 04:49 AM   #4 (permalink)
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If, after you do the springs and set your toe, you find that the camber is more than -1.5°, you should consider a camber correction kit.

Anything up to -1° is certainly acceptable, and within most manufacturer's spec. Beyond that, you will begin to sacrifice tire wear. I ran for 6 months with -2.3° camber and zero toe, and it was eating the tires. Running OEM 70-series tires will be more forgiving, but you kow they suck as far as handling.

Dropping the car 1.5" will be fine, I am sure. Don't sweat it. Just make sure the toe is spot on.

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