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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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^^^ cuz You get SUPER noticed by EVERYONE!
I dont know why people would do this lol
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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Is that can even run ? lolz
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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i dont even know if it would run haha, but i assume it does to get to that meet haha

If i were to buy the FIGS Camber kit, Where would i go to talk to to buy one??
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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im looking to get a camber kit to get a bit more negative camber so the top of my wheel can clear the fender. in other words get it to look more like this // \\
Can someone tell me which one of these do i need or do i need both of them?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...21387892345026
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MEGAN...item230d3be95c
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Are Camber kits necessary? No, If you wanna buy tires 2 or 3 times a year. It really depends on your drop. I think anything more than 2 inches than yes
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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I'm no expert in slammed cars and tire problems, but to compensate for the negative camber, use Nitto's Neo Gen tires, they are made to resist wear from negative camber. I'm sure someone around uses or has used them, you should find out their results
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by heyarms
I'm no expert in slammed cars and tire problems, but to compensate for the negative camber, use Nitto's Neo Gen tires, they are made to resist wear from negative camber. I'm sure someone around uses or has used them, you should find out their results
really? How much do those cost?
I was going to look into the fun flat tires!
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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Figs one can get from their website:
http://figsengineering.com/suspension.htm#arms

People will argue toe solely affects wear...some will argue camber solely affects wear...
The whole alignment affects tire wear.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by TheJustice
really? How much do those cost?
I was going to look into the fun flat tires!
Nitto's tend to be pricey, i have the Invo's. But a very quick glance at ebay shows around $8-900 for all four. But it appears some sizes like 255/30/19 arent offered by Nitto in this setup...
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 509IS350
Are Camber kits necessary? No, If you wanna buy tires 2 or 3 times a year. It really depends on your drop. I think anything more than 2 inches than yes
No way 2 to 3 times a year. I am dropped on coilovers with about a 2.3 inch drop. I drive the national average of 15k. My Hankook Ventus V12 last about 20k including taking it to the drag strip. As long as you got a solid alignment you should be fine.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by smokyis350
No way 2 to 3 times a year. I am dropped on coilovers with about a 2.3 inch drop. I drive the national average of 15k. My Hankook Ventus V12 last about 20k including taking it to the drag strip. As long as you got a solid alignment you should be fine.
so as long as i get a proper alignment and all i should be fine? Ill just be running with out the Camber kit for about a month haha maybe less.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by JDKane527
Figs one can get from their website:
http://figsengineering.com/suspension.htm#arms

People will argue toe solely affects wear...some will argue camber solely affects wear...
The whole alignment affects tire wear.
Exactly true. If your camber is less than +/- 2.5, then improper toe is likely your larger problem. If your camber is greater than +/- 2.5, then camber needs to be reduced if you want decent tire wear.

The 2IS with stock ride height has wear issues, but they're correctable with toe adjustments.

Current fashion does not promote long lived tires which is one of the reasons (I'm certain) the General UHP is so popular. It's a really cheap tire available in "tuner" sizes. It is far from a great tire, and the only category where I'd call it good is price.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TheJustice
so as long as i get a proper alignment and all i should be fine? Ill just be running with out the Camber kit for about a month haha maybe less.
Even without a proper alignment you wouldn't go through 2-3 sets of tires per year. I do get a alignment every time I get new tires but it is still way out of specs. I really think if my alignment was better I could be squeezing 30k out of my tires.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
Current fashion does not promote long lived tires which is one of the reasons (I'm certain) the General UHP is so popular. It's a really cheap tire available in "tuner" sizes. It is far from a great tire, and the only category where I'd call it good is price.
actually for those of us who run vip stretch, the UHP is a very good for stretch applications, the sidewall isn't so stiff so it makes a lower profile and of all the people here in hawaii who run this tire i've only HEARD of one bubble incident vs the numerous Falken bubbles that appear here on CL.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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anyone with eibach pro kit w/ an alignment get any uneven tire wear???
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