so im wondering if i should just get a camber kit... i dont plan on slamming my car im on s-techs now but im switching to Skunk 2 Full Coilovers soon/maybe spring time
Is there a downside to having a camber kit?

my thoughts are:
i believe its lighter (not a big deal)
poly bushings
adjustable to maybe get stock camber when on a slight drop?

i just dont want to get it and then run into an unforseen problem

 

I have a camber kit, and enjoy it. There are differnt types, and brands of camber kits. For the front, I use a new (modified stock) upper control arm, that allows for sliding the upper ball joint inward, or outward, thus changing the camber. I guess it is possible for the settings to slip, but I haven't had that happen (after 3 years, and 55,000 miles on the Skunk2 kit)

Others will disagree. This has been cover 143,365.8 times... so be prepared for what's next.

 

well since your only lowering it at a minimal. then it wont be neccessary but if you plan on slamming it later for some reasons, then you might want to consider a camber kit.

 

so basically the only downside would be it possibly slipping?

 

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Depending on the type of kit you use. The Skunk2 kit (which is all that I have experience with) is setup pretty well. The only problem that I can forsee is the setting slipping, thus changing your alignment. I imagine other things could happen, but I have had zero problems with mine after this time. I am lowered about 2" in the front. I run 1.2 degrees negative camber up front.

 

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Downsides also include:
Reduced suspension travel
Polyurethane bushing squeek

I wouldn't bother with a kit, unless you're trying to get more negative camber for handling purposes. For daily use, just get the toe set correctly and enjoy the money you would have spent elsewhere.