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Just Lowered My 2003 G35 With Eibach Pro Springs.

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Old 03-29-2005 | 05:38 PM
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Unhappy Just Lowered My 2003 G35 With Eibach Pro Springs.

My Camber Looks Way Off. The Rear Wheels Are Really Pushed In. Had Alignment Done Yesterday At Sears Auto. They Adjusted Camber To Limit On Rear. They Got Toe Pretty Close To Specs On Rear And Front. Am I Ok? The Car Seems To Drive Fine.
 
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Old 03-29-2005 | 06:11 PM
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do you have a print out of the specs? If you do type all your toes and cambers out, it will make it easier for the suspension guys like kenchan to help shed some light for you.
 
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Old 03-29-2005 | 06:12 PM
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What degree measure is it off? My rear is fine but my front left tire is about -1.6 degrees and my front right is about -1.35 degrees off. If you have a negative camber, the car will actually handle better. If it's a degree off or so you should be perfectly fine. The only reason why people get their car aligned is because an incorrect camber could lead to premature tire wear.
 
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Old 03-29-2005 | 07:28 PM
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yea i got eibachs on my car too and my camber was so f ucked up, i had to get a camber kit. My rear tires looked like they were going to cave in or something. Anyways, i still have slight camber/toe on my front wheels cuz you cannot adjust them and there are no front camber kits. Thats good that you got your camber fixed early tho.
 
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Old 03-29-2005 | 07:57 PM
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ah crap, getting my eibachs from UPS tomorrow....man i dunno if i want to put them on now...maybe i'll have to ebay them...i don't want major butterfly action goin on...had too much of that on my old prelude =C
 
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Old 03-29-2005 | 08:22 PM
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hey guys...it sounds to me that you're doing it yourselves....pay a good mechanic to do it on a lift and do the alignment right after.

no matter what others say, how easy it is...pay to do it properly. our cars are not little cheap civics.

good luck.

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Old 03-29-2005 | 10:36 PM
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yea i got eibachs on my car too and my camber was so f ucked up, i had to get a camber kit. My rear tires looked like they were going to cave in or something. Anyways, i still have slight camber/toe on my front wheels cuz you cannot adjust them and there are no front camber kits. Thats good that you got your camber fixed early tho.
what are you talking about? there are many front camber kits available
 
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Old 03-29-2005 | 10:55 PM
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Anyways, i still have slight camber/toe on my front wheels cuz you cannot adjust them and there are no front camber kits.
There are several camber kits available for the G35c, G35s and Z.
 
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Old 03-30-2005 | 02:08 AM
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Where did you buy your camber kit from , for the rear? I just got my pro kit last week. Ride is great , love the drop but rear camber could be better.

Thanks
 
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Old 03-30-2005 | 03:40 AM
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i got my spc's from a dealer on the spc website. i think i got it for like $212 shipped. i got a great deal especially compared to the outrageous prices of other rear camber kits. Anyways, i didnt know there were front camber kits. i remember a couple people saying there werent any for some reason....hmmmm. i bet they are expensive as hell tho. Too bad spc doesnt make a front camber kit...
 
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Old 03-30-2005 | 10:34 AM
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Hey Guys,

Thanks so much for the replies. This site is awesome. I have only had my car for 2 weeks and I appreciate any help.

before:
FRONT
left front camber -1.3
caster 9.2
toe -.08
Right front
camber -1.5
caster 8.7
toe -0.13

REAR
left camber -2.6
left toe .20
right rear -2.5
toe .24

AFTER
FRONT
left front camber -1.3 caster 9.2 toe .05
right front camber -1.5 caster 8.7 toe .06

Rear
left rear camber -2.0 toe .14
right rear cabmer -2.0 toe .18

Hope this helps get me some advise

By the way, The car looks really good. It drives good as well.
 

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Old 03-30-2005 | 08:47 PM
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I was this close to pulling the trigger on the pro kit. If I am reading this right I have to have the camber kit too??

Is it worth it? I have sport suspension and love the ride, just wanted to drop it a bit. After it's done how is the ride quality changed?
 
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Old 03-30-2005 | 08:48 PM
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Also, does the Tein kit need the camber also? What's the difference between the two.
 
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Old 03-30-2005 | 09:41 PM
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I had them and sold em! Front tires were toast after 3k miles!
 
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Old 04-08-2005 | 06:13 PM
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its been just about two weeks for me with the pro kit on. Ride is great, the drop is just right. The front camber is fine i was told but i will be looking into a rear camber kit pretty soon here.

Im new and dont know how to post a pic, I have a few so please help..
 


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