Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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Default Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

I know its good and i dont mind paying the necessary.

But i got a daily driven sedan that is low enough i got -6 degreed in the front. I need a camber kit bad, but its not a race car nor do i drive it aggressive.

360 bux local pick up almost seems too much, is there anything else i can be loking at in terms of a good front camber kit for a bit less buck.

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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

Dont know if its good or not , but the chepo's from egay r the same supplier that Razo uses and there like 60$
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

360 for only the front!?
skunk 2 is good but damn thats alot, look on ebay for other name brands
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

You need to shop around. I got mine for around $250. I dunno where.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

you can try these camber kits below
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...258231472.html
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

Originally Posted by BiG ChOr!Zo
you can try these camber kits below
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...258231472.html
i saw this today, looks like a replica of a old series of skunk2

Originally Posted by Ermil
You need to shop around. I got mine for around $250. I dunno where.
sure, but thats 250 US. My kit is 310 can at the local shop, 350 with tax. Getting anything from the states will bate me in the *** with duty charges so it will run even more than 360.

Originally Posted by 98civdx
360 for only the front!?
skunk 2 is good but damn thats alot, look on ebay for other name brands
there is some brands there, but can i trust any of them? And im low i dont want any issues with the arms gettign stuck on the wells or anything like that. I know im asking alot but im sure "Low" people were getting around it somehow before 2009 when the "Pro series" came out.

Originally Posted by got_no_sol
Dont know if its good or not , but the chepo's from egay r the same supplier that Razo uses and there like 60$
link me to some, i havent seen any for 60. Are you talking about the hole arm or just replacment joints?
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

Another problem im facing:

Sure, i can get a kit for 60 with shipping lets say 90US, then all and all comes up to 135 ish canadian and then UPS they will charge me another 60 for duty and taxes(it always happens with them)

So in the end i got a shitty camber kit for 180-190can only because i live in Canada, this is so annoying.

I just wanna know if llets say i get omni power, is it good, or other good brand that arent so expensive.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

I think the Omni kit is going to function the same as the Skunk2s will. Imho when it comes to pieces like that the only difference is in the bushings. If the bushings fail, pick up some oem bushings for them and call it a day. Also, from what I've read (no personal experience with Skunks) the Skunk2 kit has taller balljoints which cause them to hit the tower more than stock if you are slammed. I don't know for sure though, like I said, no personal experience.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 03:50 AM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

Well the new Pro series all around seems to be a better kit. If you look at the way its constructed, ball joint is very low profile and the bolts are tucked away and the actual arm doesnt have any corners sticking out to prevent any contact possible with the shock towers.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 04:16 AM
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you should try these, they look decent and fair price. I personally havent tried them though.

http://www.racingworks.com/dropzone_camber.htm
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 06:11 AM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

THose seems not so bad^^^

i just also found these:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/88-89-90-91-civic...3%3A1|294%3A50

what the hall are they?
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

Wow - that looks really, really cheap!
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

well n/m i just got back from a shop, got the skunk2. Im keeping the car for long so i figured why ****ing around.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

surprise no one mention Blox racing..its like a replica of skunk2. its about $130 for the fronts
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

Originally Posted by My_EFsedan
surprise no one mention Blox racing..its like a replica of skunk2. its about $130 for the fronts
x2....but the bushings they use are garbage.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

yes they are! but isnt the front camber kit requires use the cars stock ones? are you referring to the ball joint part?
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

sure, but its a replica of the old kit, not the pro series, thats a big differentce. Sure 130 us plus shipping and all im still looking at 250-260 ish canadian. 100 more and i got THE BEST kit out there,

im happy

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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

Originally Posted by misha
Another problem im facing:

Sure, i can get a kit for 60 with shipping lets say 90US, then all and all comes up to 135 ish canadian and then UPS they will charge me another 60 for duty and taxes(it always happens with them)
Get whoever sends it to use the USPS. You will still have to pay duty, but they don't rape you on brokerage like UPS does. I think Canada Post's customs charge is a flat $5 or something like that. UPS will charge you more in brokerage fees than you pay in duty. It helps a bit.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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Default Re: Alternative to Skunk2 Pro series front camber kit?

yes, but it doesnt always workes out even with usps
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