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ALLeyesONmyGSX
03-09-2004, 06:10 PM
hey guys i recently lowered my car, (1.7 front 1.4 rear) (H&R sport springs) and it seems as though my tires arent straight anymore, the upper part of the tire seems to be angled in toward my fender . . . do any of you guys have the same problem ? is it dangerous in anyway . . . what are some negatives of having this problem besides the ugly look. and also, do i need Camber Kits ?



SpeedFreak03
03-09-2004, 06:47 PM
Some side effects are uneven/fast tire wear, and it probably won't handle as well. Usually you don't need a camber kit for anything less then a 2'' drop, but there are exceptions to every rule. I would get one if I were you. It will be cheaper in the long run instead of replacing tires every 15-20K miles :D!
MadWax
03-09-2004, 06:54 PM
Best thing to do is go get a wheel alignment, whenever you change springs/struts you mess up the alignment. If it is out to far that you will need a kit they will inform you.
ALLeyesONmyGSX
03-09-2004, 11:46 PM
how much do camber kits go for . . . are they sold in pairs or fours ? . . . i did some search and couldnt find too much info on them
MadWax
03-10-2004, 04:35 AM
http://mmrusa.com/ingalls/ingallsmitsu.htm

Where I got mine from.
greenstreak
03-10-2004, 05:25 AM
That angle of the tires in relation to the car is called negative camber. It will chew up the insides of your tires. What will eat the tires up even quicker is the toe condition I am sure your car has now as well. Get the car to an alignment shop. It is possible that they can get it back into spec with the factory adjustments. If not you will be forced to get camber kits.

For the rear you can do it the DIY way with washer and longer bolts. Take a look at the vfaqs and www.roadraceengineering.com
For the fronts you will need kits.

Moving to suspension tech.