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Old 09-22-2004, 12:02 AM
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yeah, if you are looking at the front of a lowered car, the tires look kind of like this / \ a camber kit is adjustable, so an alignment shop can bring the tops out so its like this, l l the first one is called negative camber(a little is good for performance, a lot is hard on tires) and the second one is neutral camber(good for tires, ehhh, for performance) then there is positive camber \ / really no good for anything.
 
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Old 09-22-2004, 12:37 AM
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yeah do a camber kit. No one mentioned that to me, so when i got my springs put on, I found out all of the sudden I needed a new part SOON lol
 
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Old 09-22-2004, 11:52 AM
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3 inches is probably borderline for a camber kit... you might be able to get away with it from an alignment. 4" drop you will definately need a camber kit, they are expensive... a good kit will run you around $200
 
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Old 09-22-2004, 01:11 PM
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thanks...
 
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Old 09-22-2004, 08:56 PM
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is it possible for me to install the camber kit by my self.... is it hard???
 
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Old 09-22-2004, 09:09 PM
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yeah, its not too bad. if you have basic skills you can do it. it just replaces the upper control arms. and over 2" and you will need one. id suggest one if you lower it at all. but thats my personal preference.
 
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Old 09-23-2004, 09:58 AM
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in my opinion its only needed for severe drops and daily racers looking for that suspension edge...The biggest advantage to camber plates is that you can adjust everything how you want it when you want it. My drop is 2.5 inches and I dont have them. Should I have them... maybe, its all personal opinion. They are definately a handy tool for racers, but for an everyday driver who randomly plays around from light to light... not a must.

Its pretty easy to install. You will remove the bolts and all from the top of the strut... line up the camber plate, attach the strut to the plate, then adjust how you want it.
 
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Old 09-23-2004, 01:42 PM
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i gotta agree with sacicons on this. if you lower your ride at all, you should get a kit. a three inch drop will cost you more in tires than you'd spend on the cambet kit itself.
 


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