[Euro] Has anyone purchased camber kits?

I am about to get some camber kits from the states, in preperation for the coilover installation. I was wondering if anyone else had done the same since there is nothing available here in Australia?

I am looking to get lowered only about 2". I know a rear camber kit is a given, but for those of you who have had a drop, how much out is your front camber?

The reason I ask is because there is 2 front kits available (in terms of adjustability). One is -1.5 deg to +1.5 deg, and the other is +1.5 deg to +3.0 deg. I am unsure which one to get.

Here are some that I have found at www.ptuning.com

Acura TSX (2004 All)
http://www.ptuning.com/thumbnails/spc/67125.jpgSPC Performance Camber Correction - Adjustable Camber Ball (Max 1.5 Degrees) - Price/Ea. (2 Required) - PTSPC67125 Acura TSX (2004 All (Front Camber))$75.95

http://www.ptuning.com/thumbnails/spc/67320.jpgSPC Performance Camber Correction - Extreme Adjustable Camber Ball (Max 3.0 Degrees) - Price/Ea. (2 Required) - PTSPC67320 Acura TSX (2004 All)$75.95

http://www.ptuning.com/thumbnails/spc/67090.jpgSPC Performance Rear Camber Correction - EZ Arm XR - Incl. Ball Joint (Max 3.5 Degrees) - Price/Ea. (2 Required) - PTSPC67290 $72.95

My rear camber are -2.4 deg now. front camber is non adjustable at -0.5.

I head the SPC or Ingrall camber kit can snap in half or something like that...

I'd wait until Japanese companies come up with the solution.

Yeah, I have read about the Ingalls rear kits snapping, but I think that is just mungering. The Ingalls kits adjust the bottom of the hub and the SPC kits go on top of the hub.

There is a rear camber kit being developed by a company in Brisbane which is not too far off being available.
I would be very cautious of purchasing a kit from the states which has fabricated arms to adjust rear camber. There is a compliance issue with this type of modification, and it doesn't surprise me that there is reports of some of these breaking. Front camber doesn't seem to be much of a problem when lowering Euro's.
My advice, wait for the locally available rear camber kit, which will comply with ADR's and from all indications should be cheaper.

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Originally Posted by EuroZ

There is a rear camber kit being developed by a company in Brisbane which is not too far off being available.
I would be very cautious of purchasing a kit from the states which has fabricated arms to adjust rear camber. There is a compliance issue with this type of modification, and it doesn't surprise me that there is reports of some of these breaking. Front camber doesn't seem to be much of a problem when lowering Euro's.
My advice, wait for the locally available rear camber kit, which will comply with ADR's and from all indications should be cheaper.

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I know what you are saying, but I don't have much faith when companies such as K-MAC suspensions just get their kits from the states and charge you over US$300.00 for the rears. I will wait abit for what fulcrum has to offer, but I can't see it being any different to what's already on offer.

Fulcrum has almost finished developing the prototype. If I were you, I would wait a little longer. I heard it will be two different adjustments for the rear camber to bring it back to - 0.5 from about - 2.5 :)

I thought the stock setup for the rear is -1.0 .

Euro needs to have a bit of -ve rear camber dialled in to counter the oversteery characteristic.

Spoon Euro 24 hour race car has -6.8 camber for the rear. talk about uneven tyre wear....

VT or VS commiidores have really big -ve camber aswell....

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Originally Posted by jtboo

Fulcrum has almost finished developing the prototype. If I were you, I would wait a little longer. I heard it will be two different adjustments for the rear camber to bring it back to - 0.5 from about - 2.5 :)

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tell 'em to hurry up!!! We are all waiting :D LOL!

Gentleman,

I now have the camber kit developed by Fulcrum installed on my car :D . It has changed my camber readings from -2.42 to -0.38 and -2.37 to - 0.47. This is at the maximum setting of the kit. Will fine tune it later to combat oversteer.

Get your pen and paper ready guys......The kit number is KIT094K. The kit consist of 3 shells and bushes that replace current shells and bushes on the upper, lower and rear toe control arm. Unfortunately, I do not know the price of the kit as of yet. It will be available in less than a month from now. Place your orders, cause production is limited.

Do they do any for the front end?
I'd like more -ve front camber

Just for the rear I'm afraid :(

Have you got any idea of pricing?

Forgive my ignorance, but what does this camber kit do, and is it necessary if I lower the car (I remember reading in this forum about lowering the car putting more stress on the camber kit, thus the requirement to change the camber kit).

And how do we order them?

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Originally Posted by euro77

Forgive my ignorance, but what does this camber kit do, and is it necessary if I lower the car (I remember reading in this forum about lowering the car putting more stress on the camber kit, thus the requirement to change the camber kit).

And how do we order them?

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camber kits are basically needed to keep the tyre flat on the ground. When you lower the Euro, the rear tyres are angled inwards at the top, which wears out the inside of the tyres. So camber kit brings it back to the factory settings or where you want the angle set as they are adjustable.

looking at the back of the car, when normal the wheels would look straight up and down like:
l ----- l

When lowered it would look like (exagerated of course):
/ ----- \

You can order them by ringing up places (fulcrum and K-Mac are the only places in Aust that I know of), or emailing places in USA.

I got the K-mac camber kit installed last week, fixed the camber problem ... BUT for the last week, Ive been hearing annoying squeeking noises from the rear which seem to be getting louder! going to get this checked out. Has anybody else experienced the same problem? This really sucks! thinking of changing to another kit.

LOC888, is that ur euro in the avatar? it looks H-O-T.
Show us some pics!!

Thanks man, thats my car in th avatar, Pics in appearence gallery.

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Originally Posted by LOC888

I got the K-mac camber kit installed last week, fixed the camber problem ... BUT for the last week, Ive been hearing annoying squeeking noises from the rear which seem to be getting louder! going to get this checked out. Has anybody else experienced the same problem? This really sucks! thinking of changing to another kit.

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How much for the k-mac's if you don't mind me asking? Is it just the rears or the front too?

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Originally Posted by Type R Positive

How much for the k-mac's if you don't mind me asking? Is it just the rears or the front too?

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Paid bout 300 for the K-mac, and only for the rears. the front cambers dont need adjusting. Im taking it back to Heasmans tomorrow to get it checked out. Hope they can fix the squeeking, else I have to change cmaber kits, bummer!!!:(

It is probably just the bushes that are squeeking. I wouldn't worry about it. They may take a little bit of time to bed in. Go and see what they say about it if you are worried. Price for them is good.

Yeah I hope thats the case, some has mentioned this to me, but its been over two weeks and the squeeks getting louder. How long do you reckon it takes them to bed in?

Don't know. Just flog your car for a while.

What camber kit are u using?

I aint got any yet. Im still waiting to see what fulcrum has to offer. Apparently k-mac just import theirs from USA. That's what I gathered from their website.

I don't need camber kit at the moment, I haven't dropped my Euro yet.

No problem with the Fulcrum camber kit so far. I have had it on for about 3 weeks now. For pricing, just give them a call on 07-3892 9000 (Brisbane). The kit to enquire about is KIT094K.

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Originally Posted by jtboo

No problem with the Fulcrum camber kit so far. I have had it on for about 3 weeks now. For pricing, just give them a call on 07-3892 9000 (Brisbane). The kit to enquire about is KIT094K.

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If they cant fix the squeek with the K-mac, might just have to swap to the Fulcrums. Thanks mate.

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Originally Posted by jtboo

No problem with the Fulcrum camber kit so far. I have had it on for about 3 weeks now. For pricing, just give them a call on 07-3892 9000 (Brisbane). The kit to enquire about is KIT094K.

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Price of the Fulcrum Kit as of Jan 21st 05 $254 :)

Ordered the Fulcrum Kit today ..they are not in general release as yet but soon. They are doing a special order for me ...dropped my car last weekend and my wheels are now 3 degrees out bummer.

Hey Ive seen cusco tension rods used to adjust camber does anybody know how this system works? Would it be similar to the Fulcrum or Kmac?

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Originally Posted by Lacrosse19

Price of the Fulcrum Kit as of Jan 21st 05 $254

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I was quoted $328.06 for the fulcrum camber kit :(
How do I get that $254 price?

Hi jtboo,
Could you shoot me some info on the camber kit you purchased please? eg. price, availability, location etc... I want to get one on mine. Thanks!

pedders do them

should i be worried that the ingalls camber kit will snap?

thanks all.

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Originally Posted by Crapdaz

should i be worried that the ingalls camber kit will snap?

thanks all.

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Snap????I haven't heard anything like that

Ive had my ingalls on for a year. Zero issues. Sounds like internet BS. Wheres my tin foil hat.

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Originally Posted by Crapdaz

should i be worried that the ingalls camber kit will snap?

thanks all.

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No, if you install it correctly (threads on both ends are even), then you won't have problems. It it one of the tougher camber kits...

No one can guarantee a car part not breaking or snapping, heck, the Ingalls kit will snap too, that is if it's not installed properly.....