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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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I just dropped my GS300 with Megan coilovers, new lower control arm #2, outer tie rods and outer ball joints...

Dropped 2" all around, riding on my winter setup 225/55/16's...

Here is the report..

Do you think the camber is acceptable?

Want to avoid uneven wear issues....

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How does the ride feel on the new set-up..
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front camber is a bit off of each other but thats good enough
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How does the ride feel on the new set-up..
I couldn't be more pleased with the ride. My last car was a 06 C55 and prior to that a S/C'd 04 TL...

The car is still on its 16's but the feel transformed from a lazy sedan to tightened up sports sedan. Steering is more responsive, less body roll and the chassis feels more in tune with the powertrain.

Now if the springs would just settle in I would be happy... Keeps dropping on me...

The rear camber to me seems more of an issue than the fronts even though they're not exact on each side...

I was in such a rush after the alignment I didn't notice the final setup until I arrived at home...
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My question really is should I expect undesirable tire wear with the front camber at -1.5 & -1.9 and the rears at -2.1 & -2.2
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not much. the toe is what kills your tires. that amount of camber is nothing.
im running -3 fronts and -3.5 rears
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What do you consider 'not much'?

How many miles are you getting with your camber settings before you are seeing uneven wear...

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not much. the toe is what kills your tires. that amount of camber is nothing.
im running -3 fronts and -3.5 rears
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OP Here... bumping it up...

Do I need a front or rear RCA or not!!!
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Not at the moment. Both front and rear camber angles are not severe enough that you absolutely need RCAs.
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you are within tolerances -according to my machine
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