do i need a camber kit or can i just set the toe to 0 ?

 

You're going to need one since camber is definately going to be an issue with that kind of drop. You don't want to go through new tires in less than 6 months.

 

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i dont know how you drive or what tires your rollin on but tires last me over a year with a 2.5+ drop on my DC2. Camber isnt as bad as the ek/eg/da chassis. Of course, if you would like your tires to wear evenly, then get a camber kit. I've been rollin without one for the past 6 years. Sure my tires wear a little faster on the inside, but its not all that bad, unless your using a soft rubber compound (falken azenis for example)

edit: just realized your probably have a DA....... you'll probably want to get a camber kit if you go any lower than 2.5".....I'll let other people with DA's can chime in.

 

get a camber kit- also safety first, you will have better control

 

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and even tire wear. safer in rain.

 

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Normal tire wear can be achieved with correctly set toe. I would wager that safety in rain has more to do with tire design, than camber setting.

I daily drive my Integra lowered around 2.25", with -2.7* front camber, and tire wear is not a problem. I also drive my Triumph Spitfire with -4.75* rear camber, and in 10k miles, it isn't showing any signs of abnormal tire wear, even without any tire rotations at all. RWD and -4.75* rear camber, perfectly even tire wear. Could also have something to do with the 155/80-13 tires I suppose.

 

so i dont have to do anything with the toe? just camber ?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by redDAinteg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so i dont have to do anything with the toe? just camber ?</TD></TR></TABLE>

no no no...when you lower a car, first thing that needs to be done is an alignent. Have them set your toe to factory spec.

second, I personally would recommend getting a camber if you are dropped that low. That is if you want to save tires a little longer. I know people will say its not necessary but my car is a daily driver and I just dont want to go through tires like cake.

Also I get an alignment that sets my toe and camber to factory spec every 6 months. its nice to have a lifetime aligment at Firestone. Only paid $160 and its unlimited. Mine has been paid off since ive gone about 5 times. They are about $50-$60 a vist, do that math.

 

without camber kit / \ &lt;-tires from rear or front view, l l &lt;-toe on 0'.(from bottom view or top).

but for 2.25 drop, camber isnt that big. do the washer trick on the back for money save.

 

I personally would get a camber kit.

Not only do your tires last a little longer and it's more safe, IMO it looks better.