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Old 07-07-2006, 01:27 AM
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using camber kit to eliminate rubbing?

My 94 E420 is lowered with H&R sport springs.
A couple months ago I had some adjustable camber arms
installed to correct my excessive rear camber (3.25 degrees).
Needless to say it worked great with the wheels I had at the time.
I've upgraded to 18x8.5 inch wheels all the way round and have gotten
all four fenders rolled ( flared in the front as well).
But I'm still rubbing in the rear over bumps and stuff.
I was thinking of adjusting some more negative camber in the rear
to perhaps eliminate some of the rubbing until I can get the
fenders rolled and flared a little bit more. Anyone ever done this?
I'm well aware that my tires will probably wear out faster.
Old 07-07-2006, 01:35 AM
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I'm not a big fan of the whole negative camber look but you should know you're already pushing it with the 8.5" width of your wheels.
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point taken.
Yeah I was kind of iffy when I found out the wheels were
18x8.5. I solved the clearance problems in the front so all isn't lost.
I shall report the results of whatever I decide to do.
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Originally Posted by ChrisDPham
I'm not a big fan of the whole negative camber look but you should know you're already pushing it with the 8.5" width of your wheels.
I agree, negative camber makes you look like you went cheap on your lowering job and didn't get it done right.

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