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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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Carlab Motorsports W203 Adjustable Rear Camber Arm

Adjustable Rear Camber Arm for W203 Model. +/- 4 Degrees. Bolt on Installation. Price is $200 shipped.

The kit consist of:
1 Pair of Adjustable Camber Arm
8 Precision Machined Aluminum Adapetes
1 Packet of Anti Siezed Grease



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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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What are camber arms??

Nevermind! I WANT THEM!!!

seriously though what do they do? lol
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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I hope you guys have another spring time sale on the coilovers, cuz these babies were the only thing i was missing... i cant wait for spring

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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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They allow you to adjust the camber in the rear when you lower the car past the designed position. When you start to see your tires wear on the inside or the tire leans inward. This will allow for you to adjust that so it is straight. Or so you can adjust for a positive camber if you decide to run the car on a track.
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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nice! how are these different from the speedybnz (www.speedybnz.com) arms though? are they better? or is it just the price point? I think for only $50 more, I'd go with the one that's trusted and has been around for a lot longer especially for something as crucial as my suspension... but, yours could be better, let us know!

and are these better than the kmac kits that you were selling not too long ago?
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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wow! 200 bux is nice investment to save for uneven tire wear...
from searching around the forums, kmac seems to 'last' longer than speedybenz... not sure what price differences are...
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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not bad. Haha, would work for guys like me who want even more negative camber...or two even it out a little more depending on which wheels I use at the time.
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
nice! how are these different from the speedybnz (www.speedybnz.com) arms though? are they better? or is it just the price point? I think for only $50 more, I'd go with the one that's trusted and has been around for a lot longer especially for something as crucial as my suspension... but, yours could be better, let us know!

and are these better than the kmac kits that you were selling not too long ago?
I had speedybnz camber arms on my sedan and they look identical to these, but a bit more expensive.

MJ, I've never heard any complaints about speedybnz arms not lasting long. I can't think of a reason why they would fail based on the design. It's a pretty standard looking camber arm from what I can tell. I inspected mine after my accident and they seemed to withstand the impact without any problems.
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
nice! how are these different from the speedybnz (www.speedybnz.com) arms though? are they better? or is it just the price point? I think for only $50 more, I'd go with the one that's trusted and has been around for a lot longer especially for something as crucial as my suspension... but, yours could be better, let us know!

and are these better than the kmac kits that you were selling not too long ago?
The design is the same. We tested this setup for over 6 months, and we have no problem. As always it is your choice where you want to get them from.


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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Blake P
I had speedybnz camber arms on my sedan and they look identical to these, but a bit more expensive.

MJ, I've never heard any complaints about speedybnz arms not lasting long. I can't think of a reason why they would fail based on the design. It's a pretty standard looking camber arm from what I can tell. I inspected mine after my accident and they seemed to withstand the impact without any problems.

Blake,

You should have one installed before you take your car for alignment.

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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mj50
wow! 200 bux is nice investment to save for uneven tire wear...
from searching around the forums, kmac seems to 'last' longer than speedybenz... not sure what price differences are...
Kmac camber setup is in fact nicer, beside the amount of time it takes to remove the bushing. Most shops will have a hard time taking it out. We install a lot of the K-mac kit and the camber arms. They both served the same functions.

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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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is it the same design for the W203 Sedan and CL203 Coupe ?
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
is it the same design for the W203 Sedan and CL203 Coupe ?

Yes they are.
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by NG C-Klasse
not bad. Haha, would work for guys like me who want even more negative camber...or two even it out a little more depending on which wheels I use at the time.
Looks like it will work perfect for you..

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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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Yes they are.
cool !
me likey.... might have to order a pair, even though I'm not sure I really need them. Might camber is spot-on in the rear. However, would come in handy for tracking. Hmmmmm....

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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
cool !
me likey.... might have to order a pair, even though I'm not sure I really need them. Might camber is spot-on in the rear. However, would come in handy for tracking. Hmmmmm....

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Carlos
I recommend you to get this if you track your car. The factory stock arm is not adjustable. These will allow you to adjust the camber precisely how you want them.

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Blake,

You should have one installed before you take your car for alignment.

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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 03:06 AM
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Darwin,

I was just about to place an order for the Kmac kit, but I haven't ordered them yet. What kind of insert/bushing does the ball joint have on your kit? Kmac has different options, street-->race. From regular teflon insert to replaceable pillow ball inserts. I was going to order their stage 2 kit, with the replaceable pillow ball insert. Can you shed any light on the differences?
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any development for front camber in the near future?
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Darwin,

I was just about to place an order for the Kmac kit, but I haven't ordered them yet. What kind of insert/bushing does the ball joint have on your kit? Kmac has different options, street-->race. From regular teflon insert to replaceable pillow ball inserts. I was going to order their stage 2 kit, with the replaceable pillow ball insert. Can you shed any light on the differences?
Pshek,

The balljoint is teflon lined. Thank You

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Originally Posted by anthuny85
any development for front camber in the near future?
Anthony,

No plans on developing the front camber kit. Anyway call me for the exhaust, remus has one in stock ready to go.

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Darwin,

Put me down for a set ASAP. I'd rather buy from you than Speedybenz, etc.
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Picture of it installed yesterday on a W203 and W208.

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