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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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Hello,

I have finally decided to lower my 2003 Sport Design but I would like to maintain consistent tire wear.

So my question is, what have any of you experienced on the board that will give you the Max Lowering Height while maintaining minimal camber wear.

Max Drop while maintaining perfect camber.

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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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wrong section....SEARCH IS YOUR FRIEND. Topic has been cover too many times
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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I have.. but the ones I have found does not discuss about alignment.

Pro-kit?
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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I think 1.25" is about the max you should drop if you want to be able to retain OEM camber spec. I have L-tuned springs that lowers ~1" all around and the alignment shop was able to put the camber to OEM spec.
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 4GRFSE-GFM
Max Drop while maintaining perfect camber.

Thank you!
huh?
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(did i interpret that wrong?).......................max drop/slammed but maintain perfect camber?
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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He means like how far can you go before you start having nonOEM camber
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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I'm drop'd 2" and my camber is at -.25
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by bighitbike
He means like how far can you go before you start having nonOEM camber

Thank you! I knew there would have been confusion. I just couldnt have thought of the correct wording.

So L-Tuned? How about Pro-Kit?

Anything else?
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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my friend is on eibach and gab shocks. about 2 finger all around. minimal camber/tire wear issues. but then again, he barely drives the car.
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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I see. How are the eibach prokit on the alignment machine? Dead center?

The 4 finger OEM gap is unbearable!
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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i think so long as your tech can get your alignment back into oem spec, it should be ok.
others, please chime in on this.
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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Yeah that is the main concern. I want the lowest possible springs where when on the machine, i can get the alignment back to zero degrees.
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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i have the eibach pro kit and my alignment is perfect.
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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GSquicksilver, I have the same wheels as you. GS430 18". Do you have pictures of your car with the springs installed?

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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 11:31 AM
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I also have eibach prokit and no camber issue.
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