imported_EG4door

I'm looking for front camber kits. Are there any difference on each brand of camber kits. So far the cheapest quote I got was $165 FR camber kit plus $65 install plus alignment. Does this deal sound ok. I really need to do this ASAP cause I don't want to wear out my winter tires too.

Thanks in advance

bbarbulo

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Don't do it...get what you pay for, but even so...there are down sides to it. Just get a good quality alignment done and that will solve your tire wear issues.

imported_EG4door

I think my front inner part of my tire is worn out due to too much negative camber..., I don't think just an alignment will solve it? By the way my front is droped about 2.25". Anyone know of a good alignment shop that can do camber alignments?

bbarbulo

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It may not be a camber problem...it could be toe in. Unless you can really see your tires leaning in. I was at 2.5" first time I dropped my car, and I didn't have any camber problems. The back is the one that has problems, but luckily that's easily resolved with some washers and longer bolts.

DX SLEEPER

i disagree with you on this one bburbalo, he needs an camber kit anything over a 2" drop should have an camber kit. No alignment will help you with that, your tires will still be on angle only way you can fix that is by a camber kit. Also when your tires are pointing out like that first they get warn really fast, second your car is slower, third your handling is worst(less contact patch)! What is the brand of camber kit you were looking at ??? seems pretty cheap i hear inglals is goo best price i got for that is 219 U.S. funds for all four corners not installed. I would go with the alignment kit, ask some more people that is a good inveestment, it will save you on tires in the long run for sure

bbarbulo

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DX SLEEPER, it is a common mistake to assume anything over a 2" drop calls for an alignment kit. While it may be the case that his car has poor camber, it would require a judgement call or careful measurement rather than going out and buying a part that is high service/maintenance and perhaps not even needed. It is impossible for us to tell him without looking at his car. When he goes to the alignment shop, they will print out a report of his alignement settings, at which time he can better determine his camber requirements. Or he can take a construction square and place it next to his rim...then measure the distance of the square to the top of the tire and use some trigonometry to find the angle of his tire (camber). Then, he can also see if he needs a camber kit. Until this step is done, we don't know.... Unfortunately, most drivers will not notice their alignment is off...toe or no toe. Untrained drivers just don't have the touch to be able to tell. Also, a "good deal" on a camber kit may be a curse...the A-arm that is required to control camber on a double wishbone equipped car is a high load item...I've seen A-arms snap, and it's not a pretty picture. So if you determine that you need a camber kit, I suggest only buying the best...Ingalls or Eibach or Progress. They may be expensive, but it's a lot cheaper than fixing the damage of a collapsed suspension...welcome to the game bro...done up cars cost money...

imported_ryanhook

EG4door, here's that thread on Honda-Tech that I was telling you I was following: http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=353172

This link on the SPC site is also helpful (for some reason I'm unable to access it at the moment): http://www.specprod.com/TECH_DIR/TEC...RT_CAMBER.HTML

imported_EG4door

Thanks ryanhook and bbarbulo

Dashit

any idea how to adjust a camber kit? I bought a used one and put it on. but still gets negative camber!

bbarbulo

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What type of camber kit...the bolts or the a-arms?

DX SLEEPER

I totatly agree with you on that bbarbulo, you cannot assume just cause you lover the car you need a camber kit. I, myself will go and get an alignment done when i lower my car. From the results i will be able to tell how much i need or if i need it at all. There are a lot of camber kits available there you have to get the right one with the right spec for ex there are a few for each car model. It is expensive very true it's not cheap, i would go personally myself with the ingalls i hear they are really good quality. A lot of car do not have camber kits people look past it cause they are not cheap and the car will still drive okay without it.

Dashit

Its the bolt type. I donno the brand or the specs, but here is what it looks like.



i donno how to change the settings. or if it even is right for my 92cx.

imported_EG4door

So I guess I should get an alignment done first.

imported_loudsubz

Pat, what about this.

http://www.specprod.com/PERF_DIR/PER...J_HON01_5.HTML

Would this idea work on 5th gen?

imported_EG4door

Matt I'm not sure if it would since it doesn't list Civics in the applications. It would be great if it would work on civics, all it takes is a bolt, plus it would be cheaper than buying camber kits.

DX SLEEPER

hey guys who is actually intrested in buying the camber kits?? Maybe we can get a group buy on these things, ingalls camber kit anyone intrested?? Let me know if something goes down i am going to be lowering my car quite a bit and i know i will need a camber kit for sure.

imported_EG4door

Well if the price is good....I'm in.

DX SLEEPER

what company is that, the one you were quoted 165$ ?? is that canadian funds ?? what does it include did you have a look at it ??

imported_EG4door

Unfortunately I don't know the brand. Yes it's $165 cnd for front camber kit. Hopefully I'll go back to the shop this week for more details.

bbarbulo

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Will not work on a double wishbone susp. That's stock on a WRX. When I was lowering my buddy's 2002 WRX with Progress springs, this is what I encountered as camber control. On top of this, we got him a set of Cusco camber plates for the top mounts. Very cool setup!! Just won't work for a non-MacPhearson strut car...that's all.