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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 03:00 AM
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Camber Correction...or ...yea...where am I?

K I just read myself into a corner...

Can someone drag my tired mind to the logical conclusion?

Which camber kits are better for returning to spec and which are better for negative cam (show, tuck tire, the "i broke my suspension" look?)

Sorry but I over-researched myself

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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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Camber/Toe correction....!

Simple solution, go to our own MARKETPLACE there are several vendors that sell suspension kits that will return your alignment back to OEM specs. You can even call them and ask their opinion and get prices.
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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I have, believe me, I'm not usually the "I don't wanna do the legwork" guy but I've read so many conflicting posts now I've lost my mind.

Cusco - Negative
Ichiba - Positve
Megan - No idea (conflicting)
SPL - Negative?!
SPC - Positive

How am I doin so far?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jookyshank
I have, believe me, I'm not usually the "I don't wanna do the legwork" guy but I've read so many conflicting posts now I've lost my mind.

Cusco - Negative
Ichiba - Positve
Megan - No idea (conflicting)
SPL - Negative?!
SPC - Positive

How am I doin so far?
Cusco, that's what I'm using without any issues although it's totally maxed out as if I go any lower it will be useless. SPC has the best adjust ability and of course it's the most expensive. If I were buying this again I'd go with the SPC! That help?
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by gary c
Cusco, that's what I'm using without any issues although it's totally maxed out as if I go any lower it will be useless. SPC has the best adjust ability and of course it's the most expensive. If I were buying this again I'd go with the SPC! That help?
Gary
It does! danke!

The concept of negative camber kits just never really entered my mind so tis what was tripping me up.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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got spc slammed on tein flex, no issues...in spec in the rear...a little neg on the front because i didnt use the hub spacers...i think the fronts may be cusco i forget
 
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 01:43 AM
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Danke again

Anyone else a fan of their particular camber kit? any challenges out there with em?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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I had spc slammed on Tein coilovers as well, no issues adjusting to whatever spec I requested from my race alignment shop.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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I have SPC/Eibach...returned my camber back to OEM spec (well almost, I wanted a bit of negative camber).
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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SPC has the best adjust ability and of course it's the most expensive.
I always thought the SPC was one of the cheapest quality front camber arms, while the SPL offered the best adjustability while costing about twice the price of the SPC? But for the rear toe, SPC's toe bolt is the preferred option over arms.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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I always thought the SPC was one of the cheapest quality front camber arms, while the SPL offered the best adjustability while costing about twice the price of the SPC? But for the rear toe, SPC's toe bolt is the preferred option over arms.
This is my understanding as well. I believe the SPC's can be had for 525 front and rear while the SPL fronts cost 500 alone.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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Anyone running the Ichiba camber kits? how do you like em?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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Sorry to bring back a 5 month old thread...
I was hoping to get clarification about the Cusco arms, can they be used to bring the alignment back to spec? Or are they used more for inducing negative camber? I found a used set that I might pick up. I'm on coils right now. Camber is 1.95/2.00 deg in the front and 2.45/2.60 deg in the rear.

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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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cusco is mainly for more negative camber than positive but what you should concentrate on is getting your TOE back to spec because toe wares our your tires a LOT faster than camber
 
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by eurodre
cusco is mainly for more negative camber than positive but what you should concentrate on is getting your TOE back to spec because toe wares our your tires a LOT faster than camber
According to the spec sheet from my last alignment. My toe is within spec. I'm running factory Rays right now. But, when Spring time comes around, I'm slapping on a set of Volks with +17/+18 offset. Will that change my toe/camber? Wll I need an alignment again?
 
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