Are front Camber kits really necessary?

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Old 12-21-2010, 03:41 AM
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I have a question, my car is lowered on s-tech

mine is Front: -2.1 Back:-2.5

is that bad? do i need camber kits too
 
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Old 12-21-2010, 09:30 AM
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it's well worth it.
 
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Old 12-21-2010, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by izzueeek
I have a question, my car is lowered on s-tech

mine is Front: -2.1 Back:-2.5

is that bad? do i need camber kits too
i agree with lights out, you will be happier with it.
 
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Old 12-21-2010, 02:50 PM
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Old 12-21-2010, 02:54 PM
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You don't need it unless you want it to be OEM spec or your tires are too wide for it to clear the fender. Just set the toe in spec and you'll be fine. I drive daily with -5 up front and camber wear really isn't all that bad and I put on a lot of miles.
 
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Old 12-21-2010, 03:05 PM
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yes, technically he does not need a camber kit. But Im guessing his wheels are tucked or oem size and will benefit from having a oem spec stance, rather than a slanted stance, that is not aggressive.
 
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Old 02-15-2011, 03:04 PM
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I just read about how to SPC shims allow some positive camber as well... Would I need the whole camber kit or just the shims if I'm dropped on z s-techs with low offset wheels?
 
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Old 02-15-2011, 03:46 PM
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you won't need to install the shims unless you go lower in the future
 
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Old 02-15-2011, 10:48 PM
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So if i get a front and rear camber kit, doesn't it come with the shims? Can I just run with the shims without the a-arms? I'm new at this so please bare with me. Am I able to adjust front and rear toe with/without these kit?
 
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Old 02-15-2011, 11:23 PM
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It's not required but they will pay for themselves after a while from not having to change your front tires as often. Bite the bullet and get it done right the first time, don't cut corners because it always ends up costing you more in the end.
 
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Old 02-16-2011, 12:29 AM
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Haha forsure man. So I was doing some research about the SPC front camber kit and there seems to be a lot of issue with these where people's VDC, ABS, SLIP lights all came on after installation. Are there still issues with these? Any recommendations are appreciated
 
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Old 02-16-2011, 12:34 AM
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I have SPC front camber arms, and no problems about what you mentioned.
 
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Old 02-16-2011, 12:43 AM
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Im running front 15mm spacers right now, and no light or anything, so i guess im lucky haha
 
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Do you have the revised arms ?
 


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