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Old May 2, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Default Retrofit '08 Si rear control arms to '07?

OK, maybe this has been discussed but I can't find it (I'm an old dog and this is a new trick)! I have an '07 Si set up with the HFP suspension kit and a Progress 23mm rear bar. The negative camber was way out of specs but I heard that the '08 Si upper control arms would fit the '07 and would correct the negative camber; my local Dealer can't give me a definitive answer. Has anyone tried this fix and did it work? How much longer is the '08? Thanks
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Old May 2, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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if they are in fact longer then there shouldn't be a problem installing them. it will create the same effect as installing an aftermarket camber kit.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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how much neg camber are you running?
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Old May 3, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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About a degree and a half negative, I've looked at a couple of the aftermarket camber plates but I'm not sure how strong they are. Thanks
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Old May 3, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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any reputable aftermarket company provide quaity camber kits.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 12:21 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dirtySOHC’s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">any reputable aftermarket company provide quaity camber kits. </TD></TR></TABLE>

^ true, but skunk2's design is kind of bad for precise/perfect camber adjustment. i got mine to -1.3L/-1.2R in the rear and said close enough.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dracomeister &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">About a degree and a half negative, I've looked at a couple of the aftermarket camber plates but I'm not sure how strong they are. Thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>

im running -1.4 in front and -1.3/-1.2 rear. id say your fine or get the camber kit to get the camber you want.
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