Camber Kits HELP!!!

[RED TREAD 97]

I've been reading thru the different threads and am still unclear on the fact. I'm installing the RM DSM Sway Bars, AGX Struts, Eibach Pro-Kit. and Energy Suspension full Kit, do I need to get a camber kit or does it just depend on the way my camber ends up?? Please help, I'm really confused on the topic.

 

[mitsuclipsegsx]

Most likely your going to need one. There on ebay pretty cheap and the rear you can go to the hardware store,check vfaq

 

[president95]

You'll need one for the rear. Look through vfaq.com under the suspension catagory for how to do the homebrew kit.

 

[RED TREAD 97]

So, after a bit of research I've come to the conclusion of buying the camber kits for all 4 corners. Now my final questions; Would it be a mistake to buy and install the camber kit if the front end would be with in specs after the drop, would the car ever be at a point where the camber kit would negativly affect the ability to adjust the camber and get the geometry just right. (For those who are experts at this: I love the feel of a tight suspension but this is for a street car, 95% street use, 5% Road Drags)

 

[romeen]

would the car ever be at a point where the camber kit would negativly affect the ability to adjust the camber and get the geometry just right.

This question is a little confusing since the whole purpose of the kit is to allow camber adjustments. If you mean will the camber kit affect the ability to adjust the toe settings then no. You will still be able to have the toe adjusted appropriately.

When deciding what camber you want for the front keep in mind that you are FWD. It seems that the Prokit on 2G's usually ends up with around 1.5* (or a bit more) of negative camber in the front. This will aid in cornering traction but isn't the best for traction when launching the car. It just depends what is more important to you.

 

[RED TREAD 97]

Really, the most important is keeping my tires.....i had a friend who did the sportline kit to his GST and it ate a new pair of back tires in 3 weeks......cornering is a big thing for me but keeping my tires is up on the list too......thanks for the suggestion....and sorry for the confusing question. I really was wondering if the from camber kit would cause problems at all, as in never being able to get it just right; as opposed to the stock stuff doing the job just as well.

 

[romeen]

Really, the most important is keeping my tires.....i had a friend who did the sportline kit to his GST and it ate a new pair of back tires in 3 weeks......cornering is a big thing for me but keeping my tires is up on the list too......thanks for the suggestion....and sorry for the confusing question. I really was wondering if the from camber kit would cause problems at all, as in never being able to get it just right; as opposed to the stock stuff doing the job just as well.

Sounds like your friend didn't get an alignment after the install/lowering and most likely ended up with toe out and negative camber which is a horrible combination as far as tire wear is concerned.

As far as the camber kit potentially interfering with ability to make adjustments I believe that none of the 2G's have the ability to adjust camber from the factory (at least that's the case on my '99 FWD). So without it you won't be able to adjust the camber at all. For a street car and being concerned with tire wear it's probably best to stick with factory recommendations as this gives a good balance of cornering, straight line tracking (not veering), and tire wear. At least that's my understanding.

 

[95blackGsTurbo]

Even lowering your car 1/4" is going to throw off more than just your camber. Get camber kits for all 4 corners and get it aligned.

 

[asexton6969]

Install your new suspension and take it to an alignment shop. You don't know how many degree's of adjustment you are going to need. Have the shop print off the specs and tolerances and then also what your car is at. Go online, best place I have found for ingalls alignment kits. (Ultrarev.com)

On my friends cars he only need less than a degree of adjustment in the rear. While myself with the same kit he has, I need a 2.5 degree adjustment. Every car is different.

I prefer the front adjustable mounts over the adjustable ball joints, but it is completely up to you. PM me if you need any help as I actually align vehicles so I have a background.