How low of a drop will require a camber kit?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
  #1  
Old 04-06-2010, 11:14 PM
SkylineGTR2789's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 3,518
Received 39 Likes on 27 Posts
How low of a drop will require a camber kit?

I tried searching but nothing gave me the answer I wanted.
This question is for coupes, I want to get either Tien H or S techs but I am not sure if this will be a money pit if I'll need a camber kit just to save the life of my tires?

Chime in.
 
  #2  
Old 04-06-2010, 11:50 PM
SkylineGTR2789's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 3,518
Received 39 Likes on 27 Posts
bump before bed
 
  #3  
Old 04-07-2010, 12:05 AM
SuperStezzyG's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: cali
Posts: 508
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
H-tech(z or g) or S-tech(G) you dont really need a camber kit.. Just flip the tires. I Believe anything over a inch u should get a camber kit.
 
  #4  
Old 04-07-2010, 12:55 AM
tragedycat's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (15)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,333
Received 7 Likes on 5 Posts
I had 350z H-Tech's and needed front and rear camber kits. A lot of people drop as low as G/Z S-Tech's and don't run camber kits. I don't know how they do it, but I guess some people can live with it...
 
  #5  
Old 04-07-2010, 01:44 AM
markDeezG's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Fredericksburg, Va
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i just installed the G s-techs, and i definately would reccomend camber kits. mine should arrive shortly!
 
  #6  
Old 04-07-2010, 11:03 AM
SkylineGTR2789's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 3,518
Received 39 Likes on 27 Posts
Would I be ok going with 350Z H techs? I heard and Z spring will give you .5 more of a drop than the springs made for G's, whether its in the front or back idk but I should be ok with G H techs right?
 
  #7  
Old 04-07-2010, 04:30 PM
saywat?'s Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 8,439
Received 484 Likes on 430 Posts
tanabe nf210 ftw for me!
 
  #8  
Old 04-08-2010, 12:07 PM
SkylineGTR2789's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 3,518
Received 39 Likes on 27 Posts
^did you need a camber kit? have pics of your drop?
 
  #9  
Old 04-08-2010, 02:16 PM
saywat?'s Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 8,439
Received 484 Likes on 430 Posts
^^i dont plan on getting a camber kit and dont think i need it. it didnt even affect my alignment so im not even sure if ima get an alignment. my tires almost need replacement so ima see how the wear goes. if i see camber wear than ima get an alignment done

 
  #10  
Old 04-08-2010, 07:59 PM
tragedycat's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (15)
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,333
Received 7 Likes on 5 Posts
Originally Posted by saywat?
^^i dont plan on getting a camber kit and dont think i need it. it didnt even affect my alignment so im not even sure if ima get an alignment. my tires almost need replacement so ima see how the wear goes. if i see camber wear than ima get an alignment done

With that Tanabe drop I can 100% guarantee you that it affected your alignment settings. I'd rather do it right the first time and get front and rear camber kits, why do you want to wait for your first set of tires to shred just to confirm to yourself when it's already a widely known fact that you're going to have tire wear problems with those springs?
 
  #11  
Old 04-08-2010, 08:11 PM
saywat?'s Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 8,439
Received 484 Likes on 430 Posts
^^from what ive read with 1" drop front and .6" rear i should be good. like i said my tires gotta be changed soon anyway. maybe jus an alignment in a month or so thats bout it. no camber kit. i had a 06 altima dropped 1.8" front and .8 rear and had it like that for 3 years without any camber wear or kit. so im not worried
 
  #12  
Old 04-11-2010, 11:26 PM
money042's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (19)
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SoCal
Posts: 684
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Almost any drop is going to at least need a rear camber kit. The only way to be sure is to get dropped then get an alignment done. If you want to cover your bases, get the rear camber kit and have the arms and springs installed at the same time. Then get an alignment. If you need help with translating your results, scan it a post it up in the forum.
 
  #13  
Old 04-11-2010, 11:36 PM
Captain Supreme Sausage's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (73)
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Downey, CA
Posts: 5,874
Received 451 Likes on 305 Posts
I like neg camber
 
  #14  
Old 04-11-2010, 11:36 PM
SkylineGTR2789's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 3,518
Received 39 Likes on 27 Posts
either way that drop looks good
 
  #15  
Old 04-12-2010, 09:33 AM
reverse's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 529
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
don't need a camber kit for a 1 inch drop. anything lower "yes" if want to save tires.
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: How low of a drop will require a camber kit?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:42 AM.