Quick Camber Question

[rgirard413]

I understand what camber is. But how do i know before i lower my car whether i will need a camber kit that correct positive or negative camber? I dont want to purchase one, lower my car, and then have to get the other.

 

[Igenlaser]

i don't think you need a camber kit to have lowering springs. camber kits are usually for road racing not just daily driving, if you are looking for one for autocrossing, you might want to look for a positive camber kit where the tires point inward, it will give you better turn in and control.

 

[rgirard413]

im gonna be using coilovers to lower the car to a set height. I was told to get camber kit so i dont wear my tires down, but im not sure ahead of time if i will need positive or negative.

 

[Defiant]

Lowering the car will give you negative (tire tops in toward car), so you'll have to adjust it to less negative.

 

[rgirard413]

so ill want a camber kit that corrects negative camber, like -3 to -1.5 correction for example? Thanks for your help.

 

[gtrvspec01]

if you lower the car, then you will need camber kit, since eclipse's camber is not factory adjustable like WRX or some other cars. I had camber kit on my car from EIbach. However, I didn't install camber on my rear.

 

[90 AWD]

Originally posted by Igenlaser
i don't think you need a camber kit to have lowering springs. camber kits are usually for road racing not just daily driving, if you are looking for one for autocrossing, you might want to look for a positive camber kit where the tires point inward, it will give you better turn in and control.

wow... with out a camber kit for Daily driving your 30,000 mile tires might last 5000. The insides of those tires are gonna get worn out quick. If you lower it just a small amount like Eibach Pro Kit. The negative camber might not be out of limits. HOWEVER, if you get the Sportline kit the specs are gonna be way out there and you will not be able to adjust the camber unless you get a kit

 

[King Salami]

I just installed the Eibach Pro kits on my 92 TSi AWD (1" - 1.3" drop). The front will dial in fine without a camber kit, but you'll need a camber kit for the rear.
Try whiteline.com.au, kit # KCA635 for about $50. It will give you 1.25 degrees of + adjustment. If you're dropping below 1.5", you'll probably need to go with a shorter upper control arm.

 

[90 AWD]

Since he has a 2g the "shorter control arm" wont work. Hes gonna need an actually camber kit. Its 2 brackets that attach to the upper control arm that moves the it outward.



How would a shorter control arm work anyway. Wouldnt it pull the top in more since its shorter?

 

[King Salami]

OOPS!
You're right - I meant a longer upper control arm.

 

[KRAZYKOREAN]

Umm let see Igenlaser seems to know nothing of camber...OK basically when a car is lowered..you need to get a alignment not matter how the car feels...Oh its fine..get one..your tires wear out more because of a bad alignment not because you tires or at negative...Just roate the tires like every other oil change....also its would be better if you had some negative camber when you autocross..due to when you go around corners quickly your whole car rolls that way and then the negative starts going to the opposite direction the contact patch is alomost perfect now..during that turn....

 

[luv2eclipse]

I'm gonna drop mine 1.5" just to get rid of some wheel gap. I'm gonna get the wheels aligned right away. I heard you don't need a camber kit for a 1g unless you go lower than 2". Is this true?

 

[studs]

Originally posted by luv2eclipse
I'm gonna drop mine 1.5" just to get rid of some wheel gap. I'm gonna get the wheels aligned right away. I heard you don't need a camber kit for a 1g unless you go lower than 2". Is this true?

You probably will need a camber kit, don't skip on the camber kit for the front it is pretty cheap for 1g's and well worth the cost. The rear are more expensive but will save you money in tires in the long run, my advice would be to spend the extra money and get the camber kit. I forgot how far I lowered my car (ground controls) but I have about a 1" gap in the fenderwells and I definately needed a camber kit.

For 2G's awhile back I seen some cheap camber kits at JCWhitney, not sure of the quality though.

 

[PSIcho]

Just do the do-it-yourself camber kit from vfaq.com for the 2G really cheap, I did and it made the difference. My car had about a 1.75'' drop and camber was noticeably negative. Now with the five washers (you'll know what I'm talking about once you read the vfaq), I just have enough negative camber (barely noticeable). Also, do the alignment after, in addition to the camber kit.

 

[97gst4sale]

i am in need of a good camber correction kit for a 97 gst w/kyb 8 way rear and 4 way front with sportline springs. does anyone have this setup with a camber kit? wich do you reccomend, thanks