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Hi Everyone, I recently got my car aligned and wanted opinions. I'm on swift springs, oem shocks. Shop was able to get toe in spec, but not camber. I get

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Old 06-30-2017, 12:40 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi Everyone,

I recently got my car aligned and wanted opinions. I'm on swift springs, oem shocks. Shop was able to get toe in spec, but not camber. I get fronts aren't adjustable, but based on what my alignment is set at, and considering toe is within spec, am I good to go? Or should I get rear camber kit (spc)?

As for fronts, from what I read on here, I should be fine.

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You need a camber kit. That's too much camber. Guys that track, don't run that much camber for the most part.
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Why would you lower the car w/o the necessary parts to get your alignment in spec? Do you like wasting tires?
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Why would you lower the car w/o the necessary parts to get your alignment in spec? Do you like wasting tires?
Because most of what I read on swift springs had people not needing a camber kit. Also, I don't put much mileage as I live close to work and have multiple vehicles.

I took the risk, now I know I'll need a rear camber kit and will go with spc. I install all parts myself, so I'm only out the cost of another alignment.

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Pick up some adjustable camber arms for rear; as eccentrics will only do so much.
SPL's are the best,,,I just have ordinary adjustable Kinetics for now.
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Spl are a bit overkill for my use, read good things about spc arms

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No? When I search camber rear, spc seems to have good reviews for street use.

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I'm referring to rears btw. Don't plan to get fronts as it seems - 1.6 should be ok since toe is within spec, from what I read lol alignment shop concurred, but said front camber arms would be best

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SPC's got a bad rep for breaking. There have a couple threads on it.
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Because most of what I read on swift springs had people not needing a camber kit. Also, I don't put much mileage as I live close to work and have multiple vehicles.

I took the risk, now I know I'll need a rear camber kit and will go with spc. I install all parts myself, so I'm only out the cost of another alignment.

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Sorry, I didn't mean it like that. Tires aren't cheap that's all I meant. Hope you get everything squared off asap
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Sorry, I didn't mean it like that. Tires aren't cheap that's all I meant. Hope you get everything squared off asap
Ah ok, in that case I apologize for my sarcasm at the end.

I'm doing more research on spc. Plan to order something in the next few days.

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I've read that spc fronts don't last. I know it's more expensive but I am going to go with spl arms. Their reputation and experience is unmatched.
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I see that Z1 has their own line of rear camber arms; may want to pull them up & read about them...here's a screenshot.


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I saw those, but cannot find a single thread on those, just their front arms.

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