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Old 17-Apr-2004, 01:42 AM
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Question questions about lowering

hi all. just looking for some advice

i have 215/40/r17 's on my civic coupe and was wondering how much i should lower my car without throwing the camber off.


thanks for ur responses.
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Old 17-Apr-2004, 01:49 AM
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1.5" no problem, 2" so so, 2.5" problem....
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Old 17-Apr-2004, 04:32 AM
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Originally posted by Mr. Death
1.5" no problem, 2" so so, 2.5" problem....
^^ what he said
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Old 17-Apr-2004, 10:38 AM
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incorrect.

technically speaking, ANY lowering affects your camber curve, whether it's a ****ing millimeter or a pace. It's up to you to determing how much camber you can live with.
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Old 17-Apr-2004, 10:40 AM
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having urethane bushings make my race springs give camber more like a sport spring no camber kit here
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Old 17-Apr-2004, 12:29 PM
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where can i get urethane bushings and how much do they cost?
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Old 17-Apr-2004, 07:31 PM
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ES master kit.
You can get them from any performance shop.

I had race springs with no camber kit. In fact Rick has my old springs.

EDIT: I removed my price as it was a kick *** hook up from a friend.
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Old 17-Apr-2004, 10:04 PM
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Originally posted by Goodguy
where can i get urethane bushings and how much do they cost?

its not the purchase of them that is the concern its either your time installing them or you wallet paying someone to do it that you should worry about
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Old 17-Apr-2004, 11:01 PM
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go with Eibach prokit and rotate your tires frequently.
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Old 18-Apr-2004, 08:39 PM
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I have Eibach Sportlines (1.6") on my eg hatch and have no camber wear on tires. I would say anything lower than a 1.75 to 2" drop MAX. and you're going to start seeing camber wear. Even at 2" I'm sure there will be some.
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Originally posted by twinbros
go with Eibach prokit and rotate your tires frequently.


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Old 18-Apr-2004, 11:56 PM
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Wouldn't 215 tire size do some rubbing???
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