Do I need a Camber kit for this setup?

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Old 08-09-2011, 06:16 PM
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Do I need a Camber kit for this setup?

I want to know if anyone could help me make a decision. I have read the thread on camber kits but I was wondering if someone had a similar setup to me and could offer some feedback or advice. I have an 06 TL and I am about to install H&R sport springs. The springs claim to lower the car 1.4" in the front and 1.3" in the rear. I know this is a moderate drop so I am unsure if I need to install a camber kit or not. I have read about uneven tire wear and things like that but would a drop like this really affect it that much?
Old 08-09-2011, 06:23 PM
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no you do not need a camber kit dont waste your money

get an alignment as soon as the springs settle in and make sure the TOE is set to zero. Natural camber is not bad at all.

I have a camber kit but thats because I NEED it to fit more aggressive offset rims. I do no use my camber kit to actually correct my camber but i use it to WORSEN my camber so that I can fit my rims
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Old 08-09-2011, 07:01 PM
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Jcor, hopefully you won't need a camber kit. I put H&R Sports Springs on my Type S and the right rear camber was out. It probably would have been OK, but I didn't want to take a chance.

mrlal is probably right-just get it aligned and hopefully that will do the trick!
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Old 08-09-2011, 10:48 PM
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You don't notice any difference/problems at high speeds with a negative camber? Does your car drive/handle the same as it always did? I don't want to compromise the handling or mess anything up.
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my handling is 20 times better with a 2 inch drop i take corners like a champ lol. But no really i spoke to marcus of heeltoe forever on this issue. He is the one who told me i dont need a camber kit (btw he SELLS camber kits lol)
Old 08-09-2011, 11:12 PM
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im goin for a 2 inch drop in the near future and i was wondering the same thing
Old 08-10-2011, 12:16 AM
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^ you will get some camber wear but just get an alignment like mrlal8 said and just rotate tires every 5-6K miles and it wont be too bad... toe really kills tires camber does wear but if you rotate then it evens it out
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