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Old 10-01-14, 07:29 PM
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Default Camber kits on 1 inch drop? Yay? Nay?

Hello everyone, I'm new to the forums.

I just wanted to ask if i needed a set of camber kits for a 1 inch drop.
I have a set of springs that i just purchased, and I'm not planning on installing them until i get the proper information to get everything done the right way.
I have the NF10 Max Comfort Springs for the 2014 is250.
I don't want any unnecessary tire wear.
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It shouldn't be too bad as long as it less than a inch drop. Either way, there isn't a camber kit made for 3IS at the moment. I would still get an alignment to correct toe and caster.
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Originally Posted by jkonquer
It shouldn't be too bad as long as it less than a inch drop. Either way, there isn't a camber kit made for 3IS at the moment. I would still get an alignment to correct toe and caster.
Do you think I'll be getting any type of wear?
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Originally Posted by CukuTheGre
Hello everyone, I'm new to the forums.

I just wanted to ask if i needed a set of camber kits for a 1 inch drop.
I have a set of springs that i just purchased, and I'm not planning on installing them until i get the proper information to get everything done the right way.
I have the NF10 Max Comfort Springs for the 2014 is250.
I don't want any unnecessary tire wear.
I'm dropped on RSR Half Downs (right under an inch) and did not/do not need a camber kit. My rear toe was off a little after my springs settled but that is adjustable.
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Originally Posted by crazych42
I'm dropped on RSR Half Downs (right under an inch) and did not/do not need a camber kit. My rear toe was off a little after my springs settled but that is adjustable.
Did you do an alignment after? If you did what was your camber?
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Yes, i would get an alignment since toe is what wears the tire the most.
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Originally Posted by CukuTheGre
Did you do an alignment after? If you did what was your camber?
I don't have the before/after alignment specs. The dealer did the alignment for free at my 5K service. They told me the toe was off in the rear. They did not mention camber. I wasn't going to ask any questions or push it since the car was lowered and they were doing it for free.
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As I posted in my thread, my tires were shot after 16,000 km on RS*R downs. I'm contemplating whether or not to get rid of them in order to save on tire costs. Can't afford to burn through a set of summer and winter tires every year.
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Originally Posted by ultran00b8
As I posted in my thread, my tires were shot after 16,000 km on RS*R downs. I'm contemplating whether or not to get rid of them in order to save on tire costs. Can't afford to burn through a set of summer and winter tires every year.
Did you get an alignment after your springs settle in? Camber kits should be out now.
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Originally Posted by CukuTheGre
Did you get an alignment after your springs settle in? Camber kits should be out now.
I got an alignment after two weeks. First shop screwed up by giving me the wrong specs I presume. Toe was off by almost 0.9 degrees on the passenger side rear... It has been fixed now.

Camber kits are in production but none have been released yet.
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