lowering my car...HELP!

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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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lowering my car...HELP!

Planning on lowering my car going for h&r sport spring running on the stock rims right now cause it's winter.Do i really need a camber kit? any rubbing issue with this set-up?cause i have aftermarket rims it' 5zigen fighter 17's 215/50 but when u put it on looks wider than the stock.and what about my sways do i need to change it?
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 11:42 AM
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w 17's there should be no problem when u get to 18's w some there is and a lowered car w 19's will rub......
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 11:49 AM
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it all depends on your offset of your rims. If your rims are +50, or more, it will fit right into your fender without rubbing. If you have +45 then there might be rubbing if you slam it. Cutting the tabs will definitely help. I don't know about the chamber kit, but from my understanding, you don't. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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I've H/R sports. No camber kit needed. Just get an alignment done 2-3 weeks after. I have 18x7 +45 wheels. I had to roll fenders and cut the tab
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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with the h&r and comptech drop you shouldnt need a camber kit. just an alignment. as far as rims, as long as its the right offset you wont rub at all. and no you wont need to change sways unless you want even more performance
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 12:36 PM
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i got 17x7-144.3 42 it means my offset is +42? so i'm okey.THANX A LOT GUYS ! what a great help....
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 01:06 PM
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my bad! so if my offset is +42 i got a rubbing problem right?but anyway thaks for the reply.....
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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Originally posted by Tatewaki
I've H/R sports. No camber kit needed. Just get an alignment done 2-3 weeks after. I have 18x7 +45 wheels. I had to roll fenders and cut the tab
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but why wait 2-3 weeks after your spring installation for an alignment?

Once I get my H&R Sport Springs I plan on installing it right away and was going to do the alignment thereafter.
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 10:26 PM
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my bad! so if my offset is +42 i got a rubbing problem right?but anyway thaks for the reply.....
your probalb yognna rud...on the border probably
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 11:54 PM
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Originally posted by lodoss22
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but why wait 2-3 weeks after your spring installation for an alignment?

Once I get my H&R Sport Springs I plan on installing it right away and was going to do the alignment thereafter.
All springs settle over time. You want the get the alignment done when it's all settled. If you do it right after. The alignment will be right for a while, then off again cuz the springs sagged.
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 12:56 AM
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Thanks for the enlightenment. I will wait 2-3 weeks for the alignment test after installation then, thanks.
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 09:03 AM
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Originally posted by nym31mp
w 17's there should be no problem when u get to 18's w some there is and a lowered car w 19's will rub......
My 19's never rub.
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 06:05 PM
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My 19's never rub.
That's because you have Comptech springs with no system in the trunk. H&R Sports sit lower in the rear than Comptech.
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