camber kit or no camber kit?

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Old Dec 19, 2001 | 06:06 AM
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Ok, I decided to get some ground control coils and some tokicos n/a for my crx, but im wondering if i should get a camber kit or not....any suggestions? Im planning on lowering the car about 1.5" or more, on stock wheels at first and theen an after 15 or 16"....what do you guys think? Does the brand of camber kit make a difference?

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Old Dec 19, 2001 | 06:15 AM
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Default Re: camber kit or no camber kit? (DJ:A)

well if your cambetr is off you will have tread wear not last as long as a normal tire should. it happened to me. i would get an ingall's camber kit
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Old Dec 19, 2001 | 08:30 AM
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Default Re: camber kit or no camber kit? (DJ:A)

Also get an alignment. This is as important if not more important than the camber kit.
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Old Dec 19, 2001 | 09:17 AM
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Default Re: camber kit or no camber kit? (DJ:A)

If you go lower than 1.5" you will most likely need a camber kit as Hondas do not have camber adjustment for a greater than 1.5" drop.

Definitelty get an alginment after installing the GCs. The alignment shop can tell you if you need a camber kit or not...
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Old Dec 19, 2001 | 10:52 AM
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Default Re: camber kit or no camber kit? (DJ:A)

no more than 1 1/5..just get an alignment for sure..sure, they ll say u need a camber kit..who doesnt need a sale..ive had a set sear s tires on my car for a year and no uneven wear at all
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Old Dec 19, 2001 | 01:19 PM
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no more than 1 1/5..just get an alignment for sure..sure, they ll say u need a camber kit..who doesnt need a sale..ive had a set sear s tires on my car for a year and no uneven wear at all
If you look at the printout from the alignmnet it should say what is spec and which ones are out of spec. I never listen to their recommendation...look at the facts.
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Old Dec 19, 2001 | 02:09 PM
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Drop the car to the ride height you want, then get your girl to help you measure the toe. THe toe-spec is all you should care about first. If you are physically able to turn a wrench, then you should be able to correct your own toe-spec. Just be sure the car is on level ground and measure after you've moved the car around some to settle the tires/suspension.
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Old Dec 19, 2001 | 09:20 PM
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I would get one if I were you, I put a Progress camber kit on mine. So if you plan on going lower than 1.5 I would invest in one. <U></U> http://www.intercrewautosalon.com
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Old Dec 20, 2001 | 03:02 AM
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yeah but when the tires in the back have uneven wear my hatch tends to slide around bad in the rain. Anyone else have this problem?
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