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eyevin2c
01-17-2003, 06:25 AM
my ride is a 02 si
lowered w/progress springs
17" kosei wheels w/215/45/17 bridgestones


do i need a camber kit? car rides well and handles well. what's up with camber kits? wheels and tires are new so i don't see any uneven tire wear.yet.


thanx:confused:

taikahn
01-17-2003, 08:18 AM
you will absolutely need a camber kit ---

I have a 1.5 inch Sportline (Eibach) Drop --- I took mine to be aligned and they said the rears are -2 degrees of camber (Too much to fix without a kit) --- you have a lower drop, count on the inside of the tires being bald after about 10000 miles.

The fronts were -.02 and -1.1 as well -- im getting a camber kit all around when I pick up my rims (circuit 8s in 16")

02SilverSiHB
01-17-2003, 09:29 AM
Originally posted by taikahn
you will absolutely need a camber kit ---

I have a 1.5 inch Sportline (Eibach) Drop --- I took mine to be aligned and they said the rears are -2 degrees of camber (Too much to fix without a kit) --- you have a lower drop, count on the inside of the tires being bald after about 10000 miles.

The fronts were -.02 and -1.1 as well -- im getting a camber kit all around when I pick up my rims (circuit 8s in 16")
if you don't want some premature tire wear that is uneven then yes...but if you're me, you love that negative camber :D

ssvr6
01-17-2003, 10:42 AM
Originally posted by 02SilverSiHB

if you don't want some premature tire wear that is uneven then yes...but if you're me, you love that negative camber :D

How bad is your camber? Way off or neglagible?

Steve

Jeremy R
01-17-2003, 11:56 AM
Man, I am just a touch lower than the progress drop, and
my back wheels look like a damn racing wheelchair.:D
My camber kit is in the mail.

eyevin2c
01-17-2003, 01:05 PM
thanx for info. but here's one more- do i need front and rear? i'm sure i do. i've been looking and i can't find anyone who makes both front and rear kits.:confused: can anyone help- and how much?

thanx

goldy02
01-17-2003, 01:16 PM
i have a brand new spc front camber kit for sale i dont need it since i have the tein flex type coilovers give me a good offer and its yours

it the two front bolts

02SilverSiHB
01-17-2003, 08:21 PM
Originally posted by ssvr6


How bad is your camber? Way off or neglagible?

Steve
it's just fine to me. It was worse when I had the wrong springs...the ones for the EX. The camber was terrible. But I like the camber I have for handling purposes

Suk02Si
01-17-2003, 08:26 PM
with that much rear camber your car would understeer like crazy. The car will feel more neutral with the rear end planted the way it is but will understeer badly. I want a front camber kit so I can have -2 up front and -1 in the rear for canyons and -1 all the way around for daily driving.

02SilverSiHB
01-17-2003, 09:00 PM
Originally posted by Suk02Si
with that much rear camber your car would understeer like crazy. The car will feel more neutral with the rear end planted the way it is but will understeer badly. I want a front camber kit so I can have -2 up front and -1 in the rear for canyons and -1 all the way around for daily driving.
I love the way my car handles....I have more understeer doesn't seem to be a prob for me anymore. My cars ass loves swingin around :)

taikahn
01-17-2003, 10:43 PM
Originally posted by goldy02
i have a brand new spc front camber kit for sale i dont need it since i have the tein flex type coilovers give me a good offer and its yours

it the two front bolts


$175 shipped?

Paypal?


FYI, chuck at showstoppers has 'em shipped new for $205 --

Suk02Si
01-17-2003, 10:48 PM
he said he's selling the front, they're $25


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RacingCivicSi02
01-18-2003, 01:54 AM
Would u need Camber Kit with the H&R springs??

02SilverSiHB
01-18-2003, 10:21 AM
Originally posted by RacingCivicSi02
Would u need Camber Kit with the H&R springs??
basically anytime you lower your car, you will need a camber kit if you want to be back in stock specs. You should get your camber checked to see if you will need one according to what specs your in.