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Old 04-28-2006, 05:33 AM
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Default Camber kit question?

I think I need a rear camber kit for my RSX, what brand would be the best to get?
Old 04-28-2006, 05:34 AM
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hardware store special.

bolts (m10 i think) and a 1 washer per 1/2 degree of camber

cost < 5 bucks.
installation <10 minutes per side.

FTW!!! :run:
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The washer trick can never lose.
Old 04-28-2006, 05:39 AM
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I am not sure the degree of camber, I was going to take it to a shop once I had the camber kit.
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you can usually figure it out easily enough... i believe the rule is 1 degree per 1 inch of drop. but it does vary slightly. try adjusting with that rule and take a look at it by eye.
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I lowered my car about 1.5" and ended up using 4 washers on each bolt. The tires wear very evenly and it looks about perfect.
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Originally Posted by ISP James
you can usually figure it out easily enough... i believe the rule is 1 degree per 1 inch of drop. but it does vary slightly. try adjusting with that rule and take a look at it by eye.
well if you get a kit that is adjustable it really isn't that hard. i just got a level out and tweaked it side by side until i was back to what factory was. when i brought it to get alligned, the guy at the shop said that my camber was right on and was surprised because many of the cars he gets in where the people try to adj. it on their own come out all fucked up. it just takes patients.
Old 04-28-2006, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ISP James
you can usually figure it out easily enough... i believe the rule is 1 degree per 1 inch of drop. but it does vary slightly. try adjusting with that rule and take a look at it by eye.
I bought the car lowered. I am not sure how low it is. Its lowered on coilovers.

Left front:



Right rear:



Left rear:

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Ingalls makes a good rear camber kit.
Old 04-28-2006, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by westcoaststyle
Ingalls makes a good rear camber kit.
This one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ingal...spagenameZWDVW

Should I buy front and rear?



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