Those with Eibach or H&R drops: Question

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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Those with Eibach or H&R drops: Question

Hey guys - Im just wondering if you guys will be purchasing a front camber kit now that SPC has come out with the front camber kit.

Is it necessary? Have you guys noticed unusual tire wear in the front?

I would love to hear your thoughts on the matter.

If I do a drop, I really dont wanna spend another 379-400 bucks on a front camber kit if its not truly necessary like the rear camber kit.

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Wes

P.S. If you like, feel free to talk about the performance gains you've had as a result of your drop. I wouldnt mind hearing about that as well.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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I have Eibach springs. I was under my car changing the oil and I noticed increased tread wear on the inside of both front tires. I've already ordered my UCAs which should come in at the end of this month.

Depending on the tire make, it's possible to do side to side rotations, but I don't want to deal with that.
 

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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the matter Terry.

Keep it coming guys!
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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I got the SPC front camber kit almost the same time I got my Eibach springs installed. I just know from my old Maxima, that even a modest drop will eat up tires. Good tires are not cheap. Getting tires mounted and balanced is not cheap. I would much rather bite the bullet and get the SPC front camber kit from the beginning and enjoy normal tire wear after. I tend to keep my cars for at least 10 years though, if that means anything. I think the camber kit will pay for itself after 2-3 sets of tires.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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I'm going through tires about every year with H&R, and that's rotating them side to side. Totally worth the camber kits.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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camber kits for the front are a must ,have 10k on the car now,eibachs installed at 1200k,inside edge of the front tires are cupped so badly it sounds like a failing wheelbearing...
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 12:19 AM
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That settles it then... front camber kit is a must.

Thanks for the input guys.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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i got eibach, i recommend doing the rear.
as for the front, at least from the numbers i get on the alignment, it's not needed.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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I am not sure why, but with my stock sport rims and the Bridgestones, I am on my 3rd summer with even tread wear. Maybe I just have a real good alignment and less than normal camber but I don't have a ton of camber wear at all. Car is on Eibach's.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Interesting... now im wondering if its more like... how well the alignment can be done that will determine if a front camber kit is required...

This is a bit confusing.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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dont waste your money on the front.
the rear...yes.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Wes_888
Interesting... now im wondering if its more like... how well the alignment can be done that will determine if a front camber kit is required...

This is a bit confusing.
It is a bit of a hit/miss since you've got a 50-50 split on people who recommend it vs. those who don't.

My suggestion? Go without it for a couple thousand miles. If you notice uneven wear, get the front kit and "fix" the uneven wear by rotating the tires - assuming the tread design will let you.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Let me run an idea by you guys; let me know what you think.

Say, I only decide to get a rear camber kit for an eibach prokit drop. An alignment was done 2 weeks after letting the springs settle.

I will be running M45 rims. So they are all the same size; not staggered. So that means I can rotate my tires front to back more often if need be (if I see excessive tire wear). Maybe this practice will last till the normal life of the tires has expired?

Does this make sense? or is this a stretch?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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I have the same setup - M45 rims (they're for sale, btw hehe), eibach springs, rear camber/toe kit). After 20-25k miles, with regular rotations, the 245/40/19 RE050A's are now done. Some ppl get approximately the same mileage out of their stock 18" RE050A's.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by CalsonicVQ
I have the same setup - M45 rims (they're for sale, btw hehe), eibach springs, rear camber/toe kit). After 20-25k miles, with regular rotations, the 245/40/19 RE050A's are now done. Some ppl get approximately the same mileage out of their stock 18" RE050A's.
Any reason why your selling the rims? hehe Getting something more pimped out? lol

Did you see any excessive wear in the inner tire?

thanks.
 
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