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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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Hows it goin guys.. I am looking for a rear camber kit for my ek and I was wondering if anyone has ever used the ones off of ebay? Should I go with a name brand such as omni? Or will I be ok with any brand? Thanks alot..
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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what do you guys think of blox?

Quality wise?
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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SPC makes a good kit for EK, as does ingalls. The difference between these and other 'one-off' brands out there is that the ingalls and spc have better bushing construction.
You can get a pair of the SPC for less than $100
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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Unless you're testing different camber settings for the track...there is no need for a rear camber kit imo.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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In my case im in need of one.. I have horrible tire wear on the inside of my back tires..
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jaydm ferio &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">In my case im in need of one.. I have horrible tire wear on the inside of my back tires..</TD></TR></TABLE>

When was the last time you had an alignment done? Zero toe will help solve that problemo.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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I havent got an alignment done.. Also if my rear tires are wearing on the inside, I would need positive camber to fix this correct?
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gabebauman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When was the last time you had an alignment done? Zero toe will help solve that problemo. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Agreed. I'm running -4.0* front camber on my 00 GSR, without showing any signs of abnormal or accelerated tire wear in the last 7k miles. My weekend car has gone 10k miles with -4.75* rear camber on the drive wheels, without any signs of increased, uneven, or accelerated wear on the rear tires. Both cars have had the toe set to 0.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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So I should take my car to the alignment shop then right? Before getting a camber kit? Or should i put on the kit and then take in into the shop.. Thanks.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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Just take it to the alignment shop and have them set your toe at zero. No rear camber kit is needed.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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alright kool, im gona do that.. Thanks
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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4* of camber is too much for the street - even with 0* toe.

Rear camber should be either .5 - 1.5* neg.

Don't be a ricer, get a camber kit.

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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by not2slo128 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">4* of camber is too much for the street - even with 0* toe.

Rear camber should be either .5 - 1.5* neg.

Don't be a ricer, get a camber kit.

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If you've already got the alignment, just keep an eye on your tire wear. Most likely you will need a camber kit if your drop is more than 1". Zero toe is only as good as the road conditions from which it withstands. One good bump can (and usually does) affect your alignment. And, as mentioned by Tunernoob, it becomes a BIG problem with agressive camber settings.
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Design &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">One good bump can (and usually does) affect your alignment. And, as mentioned by Tunernoob, it becomes a BIG problem with agressive camber settings. </TD></TR></TABLE>

That's where my $100, 3 year, unlimited alignment at TiresPlus comes in handy. I get an alignment at least once ever two months.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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woah, How much do alignment's normally cost?
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">woah, How much do alignment's normally cost? </TD></TR></TABLE>

$60 - $90 for a one time deal. I got mine on a special last year.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gabebauman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That's where my $100, 3 year, unlimited alignment at TiresPlus comes in handy. I get an alignment at least once ever two months.</TD></TR></TABLE>

damn man, that is a deal, i need to find this tire place
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