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10-02-2003, 11:04 AM

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2k maxima suspension question

I was planning to do a 2 inch drop. my question is do i need to buy a camber kit or is it acceptable to go without it?

10-02-2003, 10:22 PM

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You'll find out when you take it to get aligned after dropping the car. If the shop can't get it in spec, time for the kit. FYI, had to put one on mine too.

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10-03-2003, 07:48 AM

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I'm also would like to know the anser to this question.

10-03-2003, 08:44 AM

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I'm also would like to know the anser to this question.

The stock suspension should be good for drops less than 2". Anything over 2" requires the kit.

10-03-2003, 11:13 AM

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Thanks Audtatious!

So anything lower than Sprint needs camber kit and anyting higher than Progress doesn't need it. Right?

So Eibach should be okay without camber kit. What if you cut a coil in front? Does this lower more than 2 inches?

Thanks for the help!

10-03-2003, 11:28 AM

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I have the Eibachs with the chopped coils up front on my 02, my car didnt need an alignment.

10-03-2003, 11:34 AM

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I have the Eibachs with the chopped coils up front on my 02, my car didnt need an alignment.

Thanks for the responose. So you didn't need camber kit either then?

10-03-2003, 11:56 AM

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i have eibachs and no correction kit and have even tread wear all over. I just haev a big problem with pushing the peddle down to far and wearing out the tread

10-03-2003, 12:26 PM

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i have eibachs and no correction kit and have even tread wear all over. I just haev a big problem with pushing the peddle down to far and wearing out the tread

The Eibachs only drop the front 1.3-1.5", so no camber kit is needed. Cutting a coil would probably equal a 2" drop, but only those who have done it would know for sure and will hopefully report back the actual drop with a coil removed.....

10-03-2003, 12:32 PM

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Thanks for the responose. So you didn't need camber kit either then?

I didnt need the camber kit. I'm appx 1.75 inches lower than stock up front and 1.5 inches in the rear.

10-03-2003, 12:43 PM

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The stock suspension should be good for drops less than 2". Anything over 2" requires the kit.

Says who? Lots of guys on Teins, myself included, didnt get an alignment or camber kit. I have about 7K on the suspesnion, car tracks perfectly straight and no uneven tire wear...

10-03-2003, 12:52 PM

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Says who? Lots of guys on Teins, myself included, didnt get an alignment or camber kit. I have about 7K on the suspesnion, car tracks perfectly straight and no uneven tire wear...

The 2" drop is a "general concensus" and is different from model to model dependant on geometry. It is also referenced on this forum quite a bit. Honestly, 7k on the RE92's (if that is what you still have) may be too early to tell if you have a camber issue or not as those tires have a relatively stiff tread ( vs a true ultra-z tire ). Also, camber probs won't necessarily effect tracking, but toe issues can.

10-03-2003, 01:15 PM

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hmm..good points. I guess time will tell..

10-03-2003, 01:48 PM

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The Sprint springs are a 1.8" drop, which I have on my car. Alignment and camber adjustments have not been needed on my car at all.

10-03-2003, 01:56 PM

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hmm..good points. I guess time will tell..

Yeah, hopefully for the better

Different peeps will have different results. IMO, 2" is a good "to be aware" number. Would suk to get a drop and have to put a camber kit on afterward, after replacing worn tires, due to not being aware of potential issues.

10-03-2003, 03:59 PM

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Yeah, hopefully for the better

Either way..the BLOWtenzas are quite possibly the WORST tire out there..maybe getting them worn is a good thing! I need 18s anyway!

10-03-2003, 06:01 PM

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Thanks guys for all the responses. Although I didn't start this thread I'm sure the person who started the thread will also appreciate it.

10-04-2003, 01:10 AM

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Thanks Alot Guys I Might Just Do The Sprint 1.8 Inch Drop Instead . Depending On How Much Clarance I Have Under. Another Quetion Where Can I Get The Fonr And Rear Clear Corners From?

10-04-2003, 01:16 AM

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Thanks Alot Guys I Might Just Do The Sprint 1.8 Inch Drop Instead . Depending On How Much Clarance I Have Under. Another Quetion Where Can I Get The Fonr And Rear Clear Corners From?

Clear Corners here.