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Old 08-14-2007, 06:36 PM
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So i brought my car to the alignement and the guys told me i need a camber kit for the rear absolutely, it shows 1 degree of difference from the specs, ive been quoted 400$US to do all of this

Id like to know if its worthed or not

1.5 inch dropped in the rear, rolling with 19x8.5, 19/35/245 in summer

i was wondering if the camber will still be the same when i instal my winter wheels that are 235/45/17?

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Camber will stay the same regardless of wheels and tires you put on the car.
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thanx that answers 1 question
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Your other question should be answered on MrHeelToe's sticky.

https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/motorcycle-vin-check-147290/
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yeah i rememberd that sticky, i guess these shops just wanna scare you for you to buy em some work and parts
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I think so. If anything, you should fix the front camber first, not rear.
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Originally Posted by italian_spak
So i brought my car to the alignement and the guys told me i need a camber kit for the rear absolutely, it shows 1 degree of difference from the specs, ive been quoted 400$US to do all of this

Id like to know if its worthed or not

1.5 inch dropped in the rear, rolling with 19x8.5, 19/35/245 in summer

i was wondering if the camber will still be the same when i instal my winter wheels that are 235/45/17?

Thanks for your help
Sure it is out of spec. It is 1.5” lower. That is out of spec at the first place. Additional 1° of negative chamber is just as good for handling. Actually there is more handling gain because of that 1° than of that 1.5”. Just be sure that toe angles are good.
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so if i get this right, no camber kit, but do get an alignement to fix the toe


thanks guys

now that i saved a couple hundreds where to spend em lol
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... now that i saved a couple hundreds where to spend em lol
Save them for tickets while testing that great handling.
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i got tein ss with 1 finger gap 2 weeks ago. I took it to a shop today for aligment, they told me my rear is -2. SOMETHING which is 1 point SOMETHING more than stock spec too.... they said a camber is also needed for the rear too. I believe they want to make more $$$ by scaring us.
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If the toe is off is what will wear your tires quicker compare to a negative camber. Acura suggested me to get a rear camber kit but I opt not to go that route. If I did I will be rubbbing like a mofo right now. Because of my negative camber, I am able to tuck my tires just underneath the fender. But that is up to you. It is everyone in what they want to achieve in their TL. Goodluck bro!!!
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they were also a little worried that if id get a camber kit that my rear would rub, so i am going to get just an alignement and save my money for some sevas so i can look as good as ED or maybe better lol
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they were also a little worried that if id get a camber kit that my rear would rub, so i am going to get just an alignement and save my money for some sevas so i can look as good as ED or maybe better lol

We can be twins!!!
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Woohoo...DOH
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