1. It depends. use the search function on this forum because that question has been asked many many times.
2. Probably, if you stick with stock wheels.
2. Probably, if you stick with stock wheels.
Newb: Mod Question
1. Do I need a camber kit? -I'm considering buying a Tein Basis from Autoplicity for abou $678+shipping, has anybody bought it from here, and if you can find it cheaper, please post the website.
2. Will I need wheel spacers, if I buy Wilwood, Endless, Spoon or Brembo BBKs? -I'm definitely considering the Wilwood's because of the price range I can spend. Brembo is over priced, and don't know if they come with 4x calipers.
So what do you guys think?
I just self install my Injen intake and it's been great. I'm considering Teins because I feel my suspensions' going out unavoidable hitting bumps. As for my brakes, it doesn't feel like I can break fast enough because trigger happy brakers' just like to slow me down. lol
2. Will I need wheel spacers, if I buy Wilwood, Endless, Spoon or Brembo BBKs? -I'm definitely considering the Wilwood's because of the price range I can spend. Brembo is over priced, and don't know if they come with 4x calipers.
So what do you guys think?
I just self install my Injen intake and it's been great. I'm considering Teins because I feel my suspensions' going out unavoidable hitting bumps. As for my brakes, it doesn't feel like I can break fast enough because trigger happy brakers' just like to slow me down. lol
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Thanks Tekneek. Usually, I see that people say that they don't need a camber kit. I'll guess I'll have to see when I make my purchase.
Definitely not sticking with stock wheels, although I might have it on for a while.
Definitely not sticking with stock wheels, although I might have it on for a while.
The lower you go the more camber you'll have. As mentioned by many people, Toe kills tires a lot more than camber does.Thanks Tekneek. Usually, I see that people say that they don't need a camber kit. I'll guess I'll have to see when I make my purchase.
Definitely not sticking with stock wheels, although I might have it on for a while.
When I lowered my car (1 finger gap between tire and fender, so pretty low in my opinion) I was about -1 or so up front and -3.5 or 4 in the back. So you're going to have to ask yourself...
1. How low do I want to go?
2. What degree of camber am I okay with?
3. What are my goals? Daily driver (save tires)? Track days (perfect camber for performance and handling)? etc.
Personally I felt like -3.5 was too much so I got a camber kit and set it to -1.5 degrees in the back and left the front stock. If you do go camber kit, i'd recommend one that replaces the lower arms vs the upper ball joint. I have the ingalls rear camber and toe kit and has not given me any issues. Check out heeltoeauto.com for prices and availability.
Also, I'd wait to get a big brake kit if you plan to go wheels anyway, but that's just me.
Definitely doing my research along the way. Just found out, in fact, camber doesn't wear the tire, toe does.
Well. Definitely lower than stock height, I can fit my shoes into the rear. I'm thinking maybe about maybe 2 finger near tire on rear(?) I may sound confused because I'm relatively new when it comes to modding cars.
I'm basically a daily driver, but I do go hard on roads most of the time.
Thanks a lot for the advice.
Well. Definitely lower than stock height, I can fit my shoes into the rear. I'm thinking maybe about maybe 2 finger near tire on rear(?) I may sound confused because I'm relatively new when it comes to modding cars.
I'm basically a daily driver, but I do go hard on roads most of the time.
Thanks a lot for the advice.
I dunno if you saw this, but you might want to read through this thread:
http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/1st-gen-suspension/17359-do-i-need-camber-kit.html
...but yea, it depends on how low you go. For me, I'm about as low as tekneek is, so I ended up buying a rear camber kit only. Unless you're going really low with super aggressive wheels and tires, a front camber kit is not necessary.
You can probably find coilovers for cheaper used, but I would recommend just buying them new.
http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/1st-gen-suspension/17359-do-i-need-camber-kit.html
...but yea, it depends on how low you go. For me, I'm about as low as tekneek is, so I ended up buying a rear camber kit only. Unless you're going really low with super aggressive wheels and tires, a front camber kit is not necessary.
You can probably find coilovers for cheaper used, but I would recommend just buying them new.
FYI, I purchased my Tein Street Basis from Autoplicity last year for a little less than that price. I'd shop around just to make sure that's the best price possible.1. Do I need a camber kit? -I'm considering buying a Tein Basis from Autoplicity for abou $678+shipping, has anybody bought it from here, and if you can find it cheaper, please post the website.
2. Will I need wheel spacers, if I buy Wilwood, Endless, Spoon or Brembo BBKs? -I'm definitely considering the Wilwood's because of the price range I can spend. Brembo is over priced, and don't know if they come with 4x calipers.
So what do you guys think?
I just self install my Injen intake and it's been great. I'm considering Teins because I feel my suspensions' going out unavoidable hitting bumps. As for my brakes, it doesn't feel like I can break fast enough because trigger happy brakers' just like to slow me down. lol
ahvat,
I installed Tein Basis on my car and dropped it to about a finger gap. After alignment toe-in and camber in the front were well within spec. Rear camber was -1 and -1.1 so I figured that was safe for tire wear based on what others have reported and so I didn't install a camber kit.
Two months later I noticed that the inside of each rear tire was clearly wearing more than the rest of the tire. I had the Ingalls camber kit installed and brought the camber closer to neutral. This took care of the uneven wear.
Just because incorrect toe-in can wear tires faster than incorrect camber doesn't mean that camber should be downplayed. It may vary for each person so keep a close eye on your tires and be your own judge. Good luck with your modding and let us know how it goes.
I installed Tein Basis on my car and dropped it to about a finger gap. After alignment toe-in and camber in the front were well within spec. Rear camber was -1 and -1.1 so I figured that was safe for tire wear based on what others have reported and so I didn't install a camber kit.
Two months later I noticed that the inside of each rear tire was clearly wearing more than the rest of the tire. I had the Ingalls camber kit installed and brought the camber closer to neutral. This took care of the uneven wear.
Just because incorrect toe-in can wear tires faster than incorrect camber doesn't mean that camber should be downplayed. It may vary for each person so keep a close eye on your tires and be your own judge. Good luck with your modding and let us know how it goes.
-1.5 degrees camber is still considered within spec and that is what i run in the back. I made sure toe was 0 and I haven't had any issues. Alignments are always so sensitive, so it's hard to say what's going on, but it sounds like something else was off in your caseahvat,
I installed Tein Basis on my car and dropped it to about a finger gap. After alignment toe-in and camber in the front were well within spec. Rear camber was -1 and -1.1 so I figured that was safe for tire wear based on what others have reported and so I didn't install a camber kit.
Two months later I noticed that the inside of each rear tire was clearly wearing more than the rest of the tire. I had the Ingalls camber kit installed and brought the camber closer to neutral. This took care of the uneven wear.
Just because incorrect toe-in can wear tires faster than incorrect camber doesn't mean that camber should be downplayed. It may vary for each person so keep a close eye on your tires and be your own judge. Good luck with your modding and let us know how it goes.
Yeah I know it was within spec but due to the wear I added the camber kit. It's been over a year and the wear continues to be even in the rear. I generally change a single factor when I troubleshoot as a control. In my case only camber was changed, toe remained constant when the Ingalls kit was installed.
I f something else was changed due to the addition of the Ingalls kit, it wasn't indicated in the alignment readout. There isn't enough information for me to speculate. I have noticed form other members' input that wear varies for similar camber values. That's why I think that every person has to monitor their own wear and adjust accordingly.
There is a trend but it's hard to say what the specific minimum camber value is that requires installing a camber kit. If one is not sure, it doesn't hurt to install the kit to be safe. It's also good future-proofing in case you want to change the amoumt of your drop.
I f something else was changed due to the addition of the Ingalls kit, it wasn't indicated in the alignment readout. There isn't enough information for me to speculate. I have noticed form other members' input that wear varies for similar camber values. That's why I think that every person has to monitor their own wear and adjust accordingly.
There is a trend but it's hard to say what the specific minimum camber value is that requires installing a camber kit. If one is not sure, it doesn't hurt to install the kit to be safe. It's also good future-proofing in case you want to change the amoumt of your drop.
Thanks, everybody, for commenting. I'm pretty much set on getting the rear camber kit and coilovers now.
I thinking about 2 finger low from the fender, but I still probably have to get an alignment after a drop that low so that I don't wear out my rear tires.
I thinking about 2 finger low from the fender, but I still probably have to get an alignment after a drop that low so that I don't wear out my rear tires.
Alignment is a must for any suspension mod.Thanks, everybody, for commenting. I'm pretty much set on getting the rear camber kit and coilovers now.
I thinking about 2 finger low from the fender, but I still probably have to get an alignment after a drop that low so that I don't wear out my rear tires.
Alignment is a mustThanks, everybody, for commenting. I'm pretty much set on getting the rear camber kit and coilovers now.
I thinking about 2 finger low from the fender, but I still probably have to get an alignment after a drop that low so that I don't wear out my rear tires.
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