camber kit
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i just dropped my car on H&Rs/bilsteins......but now i want to adjust the camber...if i got the camber kit while on my 18s right now and then change it up to 19s - will i have to completely redo the camber adjustment?
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In theory, you really shouldn't have to adjust the camber just by changing the wheels but... Since you are probably going to be using a shorter aspec ratio tire(profile), you'll notice tire wear much faster than the 18s. The camber kit will definitely safe you some money in the long run with tires.
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In theory, you really shouldn't have to adjust the camber just by changing the wheels but... Since you are probably going to be using a shorter aspect ratio tire(profile), you'll notice tire wear much faster than the 18s. The camber kit will definitely safe you some money in the long run with tires.
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You are right. He won't have to get an alignment. What I was referring to was tire wear due to camber on 19" tires compared to 18".
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the ride isnt too much worse, but i definetely feel the difference from the stiffer springs and shocks ...every bump on the road bangs louder and you feel the little bumps more but i dont mind it much...its not THAT drastic of a change and it definetely is worth it for me for the looks for one thing but it also handles a lottt better...heres a quick camerafone pic of it that i took today..i took better pics the other day but it was a lil higher since it didnt completely settle n my subs werent in the trunk...it probably has very minor settling to do at this point...
ill prob take sum better pics soon if i have a chance to before the bodywork...
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aight kool thanks
the ride isnt too much worse, but i definetely feel the difference from the stiffer springs and shocks ...every bump on the road bangs louder and you feel the little bumps more but i dont mind it much...its not THAT drastic of a change and it definetely is worth it for me for the looks for one thing but it also handles a lottt better...heres a quick camerafone pic of it that i took today..i took better pics the other day but it was a lil higher since it didnt completely settle n my subs werent in the trunk...it probably has very minor settling to do at this point...
ill prob take sum better pics soon if i have a chance to before the bodywork...
the ride isnt too much worse, but i definetely feel the difference from the stiffer springs and shocks ...every bump on the road bangs louder and you feel the little bumps more but i dont mind it much...its not THAT drastic of a change and it definetely is worth it for me for the looks for one thing but it also handles a lottt better...heres a quick camerafone pic of it that i took today..i took better pics the other day but it was a lil higher since it didnt completely settle n my subs werent in the trunk...it probably has very minor settling to do at this point...
ill prob take sum better pics soon if i have a chance to before the bodywork...
that is looking sickkkk man, I so need an AMG kit - would have got one if it didnt cost an arm and a leg over here!!!
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Your car looks sick with that drop man. So what size pads did you go with?
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i just ordered a KMAC front and rear camber kit...anyone know how much install runs at most places and what kind of place i should go to? can i go to a regular mechanic or probably a custom auto typa shop?
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Ok have the Kmac for the front and looking to buy rear. Noticed 2 things the Kmac rear looks like bushings and adjustable bolts. Then I noticed from the pictures these look like adjustable arm and in Josh's case two. What is the difference and is one better?
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I noticed that too. On the website, Kmac shows the rear camber kit as a couple of bolts and there are a few that have the long bars what is the difference? They both claim to correct camber on the rear.
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KMac uses eccentric bolts to adjust camber and pretty much every other set out there are adjustable arms in the form of a turnbuckle. The difference is that camber can be adjusted to a much higher and lower degree with the arms than the bushing/bolt set. As far as which one is better? Well. Hmm.. Mine are. 
haha
And, the arms are much much easier to install.
hahaAnd, the arms are much much easier to install.
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Has anyone had a shop install the K-MAC kit in rear of their CLK? I took my ride to a local tire shop near myhouse and they claim to have needed to take the springs out to do the install. Apparently the bushing removal tool included in the kit broke almost instantly, making bushing removal a real PITA! What have others been charged for this install? I don't want to pay an arm and a leg, especially for an indy....
