Eibach Pro-kit, Camber Kit or not?

jcarothers · May 5, 2003

alright, I have a 98 GS that I want to lower using the Eibach Pro-kit, however don't know if I need a camber kit.. I searched looking for a definate answer and didn't find one.. there seemed to be alot of discussion about it, but like I said no definate answer.. so, I want to know what problems would I come across if I didn't have one and if there are any I would come across if I did have one(aside from installation)? I'm sorry to bring up this subject again, but dammit, I need an answer before I start ordering my shit

thanks for any help

-James

LaNg Jii · May 5, 2003

I have the Prokits installed and I didn't need a camber kit.

PHaTBob · May 5, 2003

I don't think you'll find one definite answer to this, because the amount of drop from the pro-kits seems to be kinda in the middle, between needing a camber kit and not needing one. The problem you might have without the kit would be the inside edges of your tires wearing out faster than the rest of the tire. I've got about 7-8000 miles on my tires since I put the pro-kits in (no camber kit), and so far they've been wearing evenly. So if you're trying to spare yourself the expense and trouble of installing a camber kit, I'd try going without it, and just watch your tires for uneven wear. Then add the kit later if you need to. All I needed after putting the springs in was an alignment, and everything has been fine since.

SpdKlzU · May 5, 2003

You have to get an alignment anyway (regardless of the extent of the drop). Negative camber is more noticeable in the rears of our cars usually. Anything more than a little under -2* is very obvious. When I first dropped my GS-T with the GC coil-overs I had -3* in the back and about -2* in front... but good god could she go round corners!!

Get the alignment and see what you need. I think some places even do free inspections.

Hope that helps.

assa 98gsx · May 6, 2003

I have tokico 5 way adjustable and eibach pro kit. No camber kit needed here either.

jcarothers · May 6, 2003

what about the rear? in some of the older posts there was some claim that the rear needed a camber kit

also, PHaTBob thanks for the insight, I think I may try camber kit-less

harry99GSX · May 6, 2003

You can probably get away without using camber kits on the Pro Kit springs. However get a good alignment and make sure they set your toe properly.

verserv · May 6, 2003

You may need to do the rear only. Just get an alignment

spdjnky · May 6, 2003

alignment, then go from there.

spyderx · May 6, 2003

I got the combo. Put spacer washers on rear between upper suspension arm and body, about 3/8" thick. RRE sells them or goto Home Depot for basic washers. None on fronts.
Then 4wheel alignment.

I've been riding for more than a year now and the thing that I 've noticed distinctively is faster wear on center of all tires. Kinda like they're overinflated. Oh well, I've lived with it, otherwise; setup kicks ass!!!

greenstreak · May 6, 2003

LaNg Jii said:
I have the Prokits installed and I didn't need a camber kit.

Ditto. The alignment shop was able to get everything in spec without an aftermarket camber correction kit.

irn__man · May 6, 2003

I have the Pro-kit /Illumina combination on a 2G GSX. I needed both front and rear camber kits. I believe you will definately need the rear, and the front is a gamble. The only way to know is to get an alignment done.

Their are now stock front or rear camber adjustments on a 2G DSM, so if your camber is out "it is out". The only way to adjust is to get an aftermarket camber kit for front and you can use the home brew VFAQ for the rear. If you wish.

iron

jcarothers · May 6, 2003

so the rear basically need to be done no matter what the drop is? I guess I'll be ordering a rear kit with the springs.. thanks for the help

harry99GSX · May 6, 2003

jcarothers said:
so the rear basically need to be done no matter what the drop is? I guess I'll be ordering a rear kit with the springs.. thanks for the help

No, not really. It depends on how much negative camber you are comfortable with. -2 degrees is'nt all that bad. Even a little more is OK if you can stand to rotate your tires 2-3 times per year depending on your mileage. Toe eats away the tread faster then negative camber. If your toe is within spec then most of the battle is won.

jcarothers · May 13, 2003

I have yet anotehr question, yet this isn't too far out there.. the 'home brew' style for the rear still works for the NT's correct? cause I was reading through the VFAQ and looking at the kit on the Extreme site and they only identify the GST and GSX, but the NT's and GST's hae the same suspension right?

have to ask, cause I managed to get the springs alot earlier than expected and want to get a camber kit for the rear before installing them.. again, thanks for any help:rudolph:

Eibach Pro-kit, Camber Kit or not?

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assa 98gsx

jcarothers

harry99GSX

verserv

spdjnky

spyderx

greenstreak

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