Speaking of lowering...
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Speaking of lowering...
Has anyone had to get a kit for the front or rear (most likely the rear if anything) in order to make the proper adjustments to have the correct alignment (correct too much negative camber) after lowering (with H&R springs)? I've been warned I might have to get one for my 95 C36 when I put in the H&R sport springs and koni adjustables...figured I would have heard about it here if it was a common issue.
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Apparently not a common issue....but I've noticed from viewing a bunch of members' setups that many of you have serious negative camber in the rear wheels - you guys must go through tires like crazy. A little negative camer for increased handling is great but getting too agressive can certainly drain the ole wallet.
After installing the H&Rs, I have slight negative camber (just outside the normal camber alignment range) which has increased handling immensely but of course the back tires will wear accordingly.
Just an observation...
After installing the H&Rs, I have slight negative camber (just outside the normal camber alignment range) which has increased handling immensely but of course the back tires will wear accordingly.
Just an observation...
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You may not have gotten any responses because this has been talked about quite a lot... mostly in the regular W202 forum.
It depends on what one sets as priorities... the $300 and up cost of a camber kit (which can get very expensive if one has it installed) can equate to two sets of tires for some people.
In my case, the $300 is about one set of tires. Even with extreme negative camber, my tires have lasted 18 months before requiring replacement. With proper camber, its debatable how much longer they would last. It would probably give me better straight-line traction, though.
This is just one line of thinking, and it's one I've heard from several people. The cost isn't worth it to them.
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It depends on what one sets as priorities... the $300 and up cost of a camber kit (which can get very expensive if one has it installed) can equate to two sets of tires for some people.
In my case, the $300 is about one set of tires. Even with extreme negative camber, my tires have lasted 18 months before requiring replacement. With proper camber, its debatable how much longer they would last. It would probably give me better straight-line traction, though.
This is just one line of thinking, and it's one I've heard from several people. The cost isn't worth it to them.
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Understood.
Thanks for your input scorchie.
I guess enthusiasts that are really slamming their rides (cutting springs, etc.) need the kit but just slappin' H&R or Eibach sports doesn't require the kit (or at least it isn't worth it in the long run). I was concerned mainly because I was planning on buying and eventually did buy Toyo Proxes T1-S tires - not a tire I wish to prematurely and repeatedly replace due to their rather hefty price tag.
Cheers.
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Thanks for your input scorchie.
I guess enthusiasts that are really slamming their rides (cutting springs, etc.) need the kit but just slappin' H&R or Eibach sports doesn't require the kit (or at least it isn't worth it in the long run). I was concerned mainly because I was planning on buying and eventually did buy Toyo Proxes T1-S tires - not a tire I wish to prematurely and repeatedly replace due to their rather hefty price tag.
Cheers.
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Sorry for the late response, but I have not had any problems with negative camber. Though my lowering looks like alot, I havent had any ill effects. Tire wear seems normal to me, but I dont drive my car that much.
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