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im getting my neuspeed race springs installed now at a local shop for $150 by a guy i know, but i have a few questions now. i am going to install my spc front and rear camber kit tomorrow and was wondering how many degrees i should adjust it? from what i have read, it seems like a pretty straight forward install, im just not sure how to adjust it and how much. thanks for the help. btw, i just plan on adjusting the camber for about a week so i can stiull roll in my rims without worrying about major tire damage then once the springs settle i am getting an alignment. thanks for the help.

 
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When I installed my rear camber kit for my Eibach Sportlines, I just made them 1/4" longer then the stock camber arms. What I did was take level and placed it vertically against the center of the wheel. Then moved it until it the bubble was level, then measured the distance between the level edge and wheel. It came up with a small amount more then a 1/4" so I just used a 1/4" to give it some camber. I know its a cheezy way to do it, but it was just until I got it aligned.

 
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Part # is RPW9500, $39.95... good up to 17" wheels
Real easy to use, very simple design, accurate to about 1/4 degree.
I've got one, I use it to set the camber plates... its great.
As far as alignment specs go....
You can go as far as -0.80 deg in the front and as far as -1.5 deg in the rear and stay within the factory specs.
I've got mine set to -.75 and -1, with the camber plates I can go to about -2.5 in the front (just for autox, that would kill tires on the street).

 
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mmmmm..... -2.5 Me likes.

 
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have you tried it with less camber, say -2 only. -2.5 sounds a little excessive. Feel any difference between 2 and 2.5?

 
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Depends if you are autocrossing or not... for road racing youd use less negitive camber, for dragracing you want 0 camber.

 
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I said I can go UP TO -2.5 I haven't played with it enough yet to say what works best. I'll know better after test day on sunday.

 
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how do you measure how much you have?

like do you bring it to a shop or can you do it yourself?

 
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A plum bob, ruler and basic geometry can get you a decient guess. You could buy one of those gauges in the link up there, or take it in and get it checked.

 
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I use the leveler very good and every garage usually has one so they are easy to find.

One of the vendors on here sells a smaller one to place on the actual tire, pretty cool if you ask me.

 
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are you positive it will work for 17''s? I just want to make sure before i order it because it says it only does 13, 14, 15 on the website

Caster Camber Gauge

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A precision tool that is adjustable to fit 13", 14" and 15" wheels with special offset posts to clear most cantilever tires. Made from high quality aluminum alloy which uses a high tech bonding process instead of welding to prevent distortion and maintain it's high accuracy. Measures from - 7 degrees to + 7 degrees. Easy to use - Comes with detailed instructions.



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hey guys, i need to know how to adjust my camber back to 0. my local shop charges like 60 bucks to do it and i dont have time. so i need to know how can i get it back to 0 and i need to do it tonight can someone please help my tires are already wearing out. do i need jack the car up and get the wheels off the ground or can i just adjust it on the ground and how can i tell when im close to 0 degrees thanks for the help.

 
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The wheels should have some neg. camber that way it will help in handling. If you were to measure the wheels of a brand new Civic you will see that there is some negative camber. Just enough so it will not wear out the tires as fast.

 
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okay so where should i set that at and how can i tell where i need to adjust it to. Also, do i need jack the car up and get the wheels off the ground or can i just adjust it on the ground and how can i tell when im close to 0 degrees thanks for the help.

 
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You can just use a block of wood and a leveler, that is the easiest but most time consuming way.

Steps are as follow:

1) Place the car on jackstands.
2) Get a piece of wood roughly the same diameter as the wheel.
3) Use a place the wood on the rim and place the leveler on the wood, that will determine how your wheel is sitting.
4) Adjust accordingly.

 
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I'll try not to make this sound condesending.... But you all seem concerned about the camber? But none of you mentioned anything about the most important angle TOE! If someone changes camber and doesnt adjust toe they are only asking for SERIOUS tire wear. People always talk about cheap ways to do alignments at home ....Now im not sure how much your tires cost but mine are about $180 each and paying $60 for a 4-wheel alignment ( luckily i have use of an alignment machine at anytime ) is well worth the investment. If you do decide to do your own alignment do it cause you want to and know what you are doing. Not beacuse your trying to save a few bucks, cause you wont in the long run