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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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I know someone is going to say search, but I did and didnt find the answer Im looking for. Do I need a camber kit at all? If so do I need the front and rear or just rear? Thanks for you help in advance!!
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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You'll need rear.
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Thanks!
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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I have the ProKit and haven't noticed any substantial tire wear, and I'm not using a camber kit.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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Damn.... I already ordered the Ksport rear kit.... oh well.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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If you're lowering an inch, get the camber kit/alignment and do it right. You may not "notice" the wear but it's happening.
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 05:47 AM
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HFP kit is 1" inch and doesn't include any camber kit or other suspension adjustments.
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 05:48 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by matt94z &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Damn.... I already ordered the Ksport rear kit.... oh well.</TD></TR></TABLE>

How much was it?
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turboteg2nv &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">HFP kit is 1" inch and doesn't include any camber kit or other suspension adjustments.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's probably really pushing the edge of the rear camber spec. I'm only dropped 1.4" and was out of spec on both rear. His drop is 1.1" so it's very likely to be out. Either way, it's nice to get right-on spec and have the adjustability when you need it.
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 04:10 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WhiteOnRice &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Either way, it's nice to get right-on spec and have the adjustability when you need it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

True story

I'm waiting to re-do my entire suspension and ditch the ProKit before I buy a full camber kit. Spoon springs + Koni dampers + Eibach camber kit = &lt;3.
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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On a Prokit?!? Hell no!!!! you don't need that ****. Just get a good alignment.

I was dropped 2" on Omni Power Coilovers on my EH2 and all I had was a good alignment. Tires lasted like 3 years. And not even worn out from camber, just even normal wear.
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SkoundrelUSA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was dropped 2" on Omni Power Coilovers on my EH2 and all I had was a good alignment. Tires lasted like 3 years. And not even worn out from camber, just even normal wear.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's great you were dropped 2" on a different chassis and had no problems. Like I said, I'm dropped 1.4" on the same chassis the OP and couldn't get into spec without the kit...

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WhiteOnRice &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Either way, it's nice to get right-on spec and have the adjustability when you need it. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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Haha did you just quote yourself? You sir, are a BAMF.
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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Yeah, the point(s) still stand(s).
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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I concur.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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Camber kit for that!!! not unless your car has been hit. I have never heard needing one for such a small drop. Maybe the shop you went to just sucked and they were just trying to sell you some ****. Or the alignment guy sucked and couldn't do it without the kit.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by guysensei &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Or the alignment guy sucked and couldn't do it without the kit.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Haha... gtfo.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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I picked a brand new ksport rear kit up for $100 shipped from ebay... I should have the time to throw everything on next week. I'll post up pics and let you know if the kit was needed.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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I kinda want this drop, I seriously am not that interested in full coilovers straight outta college for a car I plan to sell soon.

I want to know how it works out.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WhiteOnRice &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you're lowering an inch, get the camber kit/alignment and do it right. You may not "notice" the wear but it's happening.</TD></TR></TABLE>

SO true.
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 06:14 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by matt94z &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I picked a brand new ksport rear kit up for $100 shipped from ebay... I should have the time to throw everything on next week. I'll post up pics and let you know if the kit was needed.</TD></TR></TABLE>
my brand new SPC front and rear was only $95 off ebay.
Lifetime alignment... $150.
The ability to change my alignment to whatever I want for an event then later get it back to spec for free... priceless.


Sorry, I had to...
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