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Old 06-13-2009, 12:54 PM
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My buddy has a 09' Civic Si coupe and was wondering if when lowering springs were put in that if he would need a alignment or camber kit installed? Thanks
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more than likely yes. depending on what springs he wants.
im on sportlines and im rockin the skunk2 rear camber it.
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You don't have to get a camber kit, but it all depends on how low he's going. What springs is he getting and/or what is the drop rate? Anything at 1 inch or lower (from 1inch to 0) most likely won't need a camber kit. Anything from 1 inch and a higher drop (from 1 inch to 2, or 3) you will most likely need one.

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Old 06-13-2009, 10:33 PM
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you probably have to do the alignment....
but drive it and you'll find out after some time if you need the camber kit or not...

thats what i did and i dindt have to buy the camber kit....
but im rolling on skunk2 full coilovers....
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you'll most likely need to get an alignment, however the camber kit would depending on the type of suspension and how low you are intending to go
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what bout megan racing springs are those good???
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megan is alright. try eibach or tein

and Op your friend wanna trade his 09 stock si's for my 07 stocks?
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should i just get the springs or do i need shocks and new camber kits... im only thinking about lowering it like 1.75 in. cuz i got 17' on it...
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Originally Posted by green99civic
My buddy has a 09' Civic Si coupe and was wondering if when lowering springs were put in that if he would need a alignment or camber kit installed? Thanks
Alignment yes, camber kit no.
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Originally Posted by gr3ygh0st
should i just get the springs or do i need shocks and new camber kits... im only thinking about lowering it like 1.75 in. cuz i got 17' on it...
Nice thread jack.
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