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I haven't seen this but if I get any type of Coilovers such as Megan Racing Street and I want to keep my wheels at 0 camber do I have to buy a camber kit? Or will a wheel alignment be good enough to fix this? Thank you cl


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I haven't seen this but if I get any type of Coilovers such as Megan Racing Street and I want to keep my wheels at 0 camber do I have to buy a camber kit? Or will a wheel alignment be good enough to fix this? Thank you cl


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Yes you will need a camer kit most definitely in the rear. And possibly in the front too. Some one correct me if im wrong.
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its needed but many people run use stock camber bolts when they are lowered and it isnt a problem.

any significant lowering and you will not be able to get stock specs (regarding camber) but it should be fine as long as you rotate, and get a GOOD (keyword , good) alignment.

some members on the forums run -4+ camber without getting wear


dropped on Megan's you definitely wont be able to get in camber specs of zero with stock bolts. Camber looks good though
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Every car is different, but if you plan on lowering the car past 1" you will generally be off what the stock alignment setup can handle.

SPc makes some good stuff for this, if you want some help getting a set or have any questions feel free to PM us
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You don't need a "camber" kit you need a "toe" kit....

Inproper Toe wears tires faster then Camber ever will.

Toe links adjust the rear (figs has a great toe links and other suspension parts) and the stock tie rods for the front will do.

"Camber" seems more popular to say then "Toe" these days by people throwing on parts without really understanding whats going on with the suspension when you lower it.....
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Alright I have a question hopefully someone can help.i have a 98 Gs and I put stance gr+ coil overs on and I slammed it. Bought new tires and rims . Four months later my back tires are as bald as can be even after I flipped/rotated the back is there any way I can avoid the read tire wear and keep it at the same ride Height.
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