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Old 05-09-12, 07:21 AM
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Besides the SPC ball joint to fix camber in the front. Does anyone make front upper control arms to correct camber? I'm about to lower my car but if I cant correct front camber, I wont be able to lower it
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if you're running lowering springs, you won't need camber correction as much as you might think you do.
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Originally Posted by projectdna
if you're running lowering springs, you won't need camber correction as much as you might think you do.
I'm going with coilover.

The 2is has been out for like 6 yrs now and I cant believe no one makes front adj upper control arms?
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if you're worried about uneven wear on the tires ("camber wear"), best thing to do is to ZERO out the toe on your alignment and monitor wear semi-regularly.

if you were expecting huge aftermarket support for the 2is, consider this a reality check.
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Originally Posted by projectdna
if you're worried about uneven wear on the tires ("camber wear"), best thing to do is to ZERO out the toe on your alignment and monitor wear semi-regularly.

if you were expecting huge aftermarket support for the 2is, consider this a reality check.
hahaha...Thanks for the reality check!
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The 2IS actually has a caster problem if anything. Trying putting a larger wheel on the front and see how far the wheel pushes towards the front bumper.
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Originally Posted by SJ408sgmIS
The 2is has been out for like 6 yrs now and I cant believe no one makes front adj upper control arms?
I know of a company that make UCA and LCA for a 2IS, but is straight ballin type JDM shizznit... UCA is about $1200.00, and LCA nearly $1500.00 with caster/toe adjustment built in...
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$1200.00 for UCA!!?? WOW!!! What is it made out of? "VIP LXS" you have a link where I can check those bad boys out?
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I stand corrected, I just did the U.S. to Yen conversion rate, $1500.00 for the front UCA and $2500.00 for the front LCA. Im gonna keep the link under wrap because I want to be the first 2IS with these on. I had to do alot of research online and I had to ask my local shop that specializes in JDM suspension tuning for guidance. I'll give you a hint though, our car utilizes suspension components as the 3GS (i.e. front LCA/ UCA, rear LCA/ camber/ caster/ traction/ toe links.)
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Originally Posted by VIP LXS
I stand corrected, I just did the U.S. to Yen conversion rate, $1500.00 for the front UCA and $2500.00 for the front LCA. Im gonna keep the link under wrap because I want to be the first 2IS with these on.
At those prices I don't think you need to worry about that too much
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The Easiest and lest expensive route are the SPC camber joints, they work well and will give you some needed adjustment if you require it.
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Originally Posted by Kurtz
At those prices I don't think you need to worry about that too much
4k + for some LCA. might as well buy a super charger
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Here get these....

http://www.supernow.co.jp/shop/out.cgi?1+8
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