Camber Correction
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Camber Correction
I have a 2000 civic that I lowered on eibach sportlines, and I was wondering what type of camber kit is appropriate for this spring setup. I read that there are two or more different types of camber kits? If so, which one would be better for a daily driven car? thanks.
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skunk2 makes a really really nice front camber kit...
the rear camber can be fixed for about 5 bucks.
take off the rear wheel, and you can see where the upper control bar (not sure if that's the technical name) mounts to the body of the car, it's 2 14mm bolts. take one off, find a longer bolt at home depot (get 4 of em) and then buy 24 washers. the bolts are 3/8" diameter, as are the type of washers you need.
Take off the factory bolts, put the new ones on, and place the washers inbetween the body and the upper arm mount.
I did this on my 2000 si, and it fixed the camber all the way.
If you have any probs, lemme know.
the rear camber can be fixed for about 5 bucks.
take off the rear wheel, and you can see where the upper control bar (not sure if that's the technical name) mounts to the body of the car, it's 2 14mm bolts. take one off, find a longer bolt at home depot (get 4 of em) and then buy 24 washers. the bolts are 3/8" diameter, as are the type of washers you need.
Take off the factory bolts, put the new ones on, and place the washers inbetween the body and the upper arm mount.
I did this on my 2000 si, and it fixed the camber all the way.
If you have any probs, lemme know.
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Thanks for the help you guys 
. In response to JLAudioFan's reply, my friend told me the exact same trick to fix the rear camber on my car (I have a 00' Si as well). I was looking at the skunk2 camber kit also, but I was skeptical about the whole adjustment thing. I used to have a pair of Ground Control rip offs that I had to adjust over and over(basically a waste of time and money), so I was interested in a camber kit I would only have to adjust once. The skunk coils look like they have a sliding ball joint, which might imply a little slipping, which might require readjustment over time? Thanks for the help.
. In response to JLAudioFan's reply, my friend told me the exact same trick to fix the rear camber on my car (I have a 00' Si as well). I was looking at the skunk2 camber kit also, but I was skeptical about the whole adjustment thing. I used to have a pair of Ground Control rip offs that I had to adjust over and over(basically a waste of time and money), so I was interested in a camber kit I would only have to adjust once. The skunk coils look like they have a sliding ball joint, which might imply a little slipping, which might require readjustment over time? Thanks for the help.
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Originally posted by PearlBlueB16
Thanks for the help you guys . In response to JLAudioFan's reply, my friend told me the exact same trick to fix the rear camber on my car (I have a 00' Si as well). I was looking at the skunk2 camber kit also, but I was skeptical about the whole adjustment thing. I used to have a pair of Ground Control rip offs that I had to adjust over and over(basically a waste of time and money), so I was interested in a camber kit I would only have to adjust once. The skunk coils look like they have a sliding ball joint, which might imply a little slipping, which might require readjustment over time? Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help you guys
. In response to JLAudioFan's reply, my friend told me the exact same trick to fix the rear camber on my car (I have a 00' Si as well). I was looking at the skunk2 camber kit also, but I was skeptical about the whole adjustment thing. I used to have a pair of Ground Control rip offs that I had to adjust over and over(basically a waste of time and money), so I was interested in a camber kit I would only have to adjust once. The skunk coils look like they have a sliding ball joint, which might imply a little slipping, which might require readjustment over time? Thanks for the help.
I have eibach sportline springs and with alignment my biggest camber issue for my front if my right at -1.6 degrees
i bought specialty camber kit from www.groupbuycenter.com which provides up to 1.5 degrees, and i think with max adjustment it will be -.1 which is fine with me.
also specialty (like progress) replaces only the ball joint, instead of replacing the arm with something with multiple little bolts holding it together...(skunk 2, ingalls)
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I'd go with the skunk2 camber kit... I'm very pleased with the Skunk2 products i have, and my buddy that runs a parts shop swears by skunk2. I've seen the skunk2 front camber kit... looks pretty sturdy to me. If you'd like, ill ask him about the camber kit... i'm sure he's sold lots of em.
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