Bad camber... What to do?

Fleek04 · 01-22-2006, 06:55 PM

I'm lowered on KG/MM springs, and on my rear wheels, I got some camber issues. What can I do to fix it?

By the way, are the Tein Basic Coilovers any good? Swapping the lowering springs with Coilovers won't fix the camber issues, correct?

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steve · 01-22-2006, 07:17 PM

SPW offers an offset cam bolt that helps with camber.
It only offers a few degrees of movement though.
Maybe give Jason T a PM and see if he has any ideas. Chances are he has something cost effective, and in stock.

As for swapping to the coilovers, negative camber is a side effect of the lowering. The best way to avoid serious camber issues is to either buy more adjustable pieces, or just not drop so aggressively.

Fleek04 · 01-22-2006, 07:25 PM

What are the issues having a negative camber? Bad alignment and/or ... ?

GC604Noob · 01-22-2006, 09:22 PM

buy camber kit.. that should solve the problem

Uncle Ben · 01-22-2006, 09:40 PM

Our cars only utilize camber bolts, no? Unlike Hondas/Acuras that actually have a whole "kit" consisting of a bunch of pieces.

GC604Noob · 01-23-2006, 01:01 AM

i dont know.. i used to own a civic so im still learning about scoobies

steve · 01-23-2006, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleek04

What are the issues having a negative camber? Bad alignment and/or ... ?

bad alignment = death to your tires, poor handling, poor braking
camber settings are a part of the overall alignment.

feiron · 01-23-2006, 11:17 AM

try getting it aligned first. If it cant be fixed that way, then you'll need chamber bolts or plate or coilover

(kidding, the bolt is good)

Fleek04 · 01-23-2006, 12:08 PM

But I've done alignment already. And it's like that. Do I need to do it again?

I did it at Advance @ Richmond. I've been told they know what they are doing?

Ken · 01-23-2006, 12:57 PM

Try posting your current camber, toe, etc. from your last alignment. Then people can help you figure out how to best set it up for handling.

Fleek04 · 01-23-2006, 06:17 PM

I wish I could but I don't have the sheet anymore

A question though, lowering springs for STI and WRX are not interchangable right?

Lantec · 01-23-2006, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleek04

I wish I could but I don't have the sheet anymore

A question though, lowering springs for STI and WRX are not interchangable right?

should be...

Solar · 01-23-2006, 10:28 PM

Suspension experts correct me if I'm wrong but I think that the springs for WRX and STI applications are designed differently because of the different strut properties. I think to get a good even drop on either vehical, you would be in better shape to get the springs for your specific chassis.

Fleek04 · 01-23-2006, 11:01 PM

Yea, I thought they would be different since they have different applications for each. My brother bought these lowering springs from SR, and I guess he doesn't even know these people ordered STI springs for us.

I will try to get a hold of him and ask where he put the alignment specs. I'll keep you guys updated!!

Fleek04 · 01-24-2006, 01:27 AM

Here it is!! Help! Is it bad?

01-22-2006, 06:55 PM	#1
Fleek04 Scooby Specialist Member#: 56738 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Coquitlam Vehicle: 07 Sti Black	Bad camber... What to do? WITH ALIGN. SPECS I'm lowered on KG/MM springs, and on my rear wheels, I got some camber issues. What can I do to fix it? By the way, are the Tein Basic Coilovers any good? Swapping the lowering springs with Coilovers won't fix the camber issues, correct? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by Fleek04; 01-24-2006 at 01:28 AM. Reason: Added Pics.

01-24-2006, 01:27 AM	#15
Fleek04 Scooby Specialist Member#: 56738 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Coquitlam Vehicle: 07 Sti Black	Alignment Sheet Here it is!! Help! Is it bad?

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01-22-2006, 07:17 PM	#2
steve Scooby Guru Member#: 4718 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Location : Location Vehicle: ~ too many to list	SPW offers an offset cam bolt that helps with camber. It only offers a few degrees of movement though. Maybe give Jason T a PM and see if he has any ideas. Chances are he has something cost effective, and in stock. As for swapping to the coilovers, negative camber is a side effect of the lowering. The best way to avoid serious camber issues is to either buy more adjustable pieces, or just not drop so aggressively.

01-22-2006, 07:25 PM	#3
Fleek04 Scooby Specialist Member#: 56738 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Coquitlam Vehicle: 07 Sti Black	What are the issues having a negative camber? Bad alignment and/or ... ?

01-22-2006, 09:22 PM	#4
GC604Noob Scooby Newbie Member#: 105549 Join Date: Jan 2006 Vehicle: 2000 2.5 RS Silver	buy camber kit.. that should solve the problem

01-22-2006, 09:40 PM	#5
Uncle Ben * Banned * Member#: 28628 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Slurrey, B.C. Canada Vehicle: 2003 WRX Sedan World Rally Blue Pearl	Our cars only utilize camber bolts, no? Unlike Hondas/Acuras that actually have a whole "kit" consisting of a bunch of pieces.

01-23-2006, 01:01 AM	#6
GC604Noob Scooby Newbie Member#: 105549 Join Date: Jan 2006 Vehicle: 2000 2.5 RS Silver	i dont know.. i used to own a civic so im still learning about scoobies

01-23-2006, 11:17 AM	#8
feiron Scooby Specialist Member#: 62327 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Westwood Plateau, Coq Vehicle: 2005 WRB STI [S600BY]	try getting it aligned first. If it cant be fixed that way, then you'll need chamber bolts or plate or coilover (kidding, the bolt is good)

01-23-2006, 12:08 PM	#9
Fleek04 Scooby Specialist Member#: 56738 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Coquitlam Vehicle: 07 Sti Black	But I've done alignment already. And it's like that. Do I need to do it again? I did it at Advance @ Richmond. I've been told they know what they are doing?

01-23-2006, 12:57 PM	#10
Ken NASIOC Supporter Member#: 34 Join Date: Jun 1999 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Burnaby, BC Canada Vehicle: 2005 WRX STi World Rally Blue	Try posting your current camber, toe, etc. from your last alignment. Then people can help you figure out how to best set it up for handling.

01-23-2006, 06:17 PM	#11
Fleek04 Scooby Specialist Member#: 56738 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Coquitlam Vehicle: 07 Sti Black	I wish I could but I don't have the sheet anymore A question though, lowering springs for STI and WRX are not interchangable right?

01-23-2006, 10:28 PM	#13
Solar Scooby Specialist Member#: 79825 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Cloverdale Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5 RS White body + carbon hood	Suspension experts correct me if I'm wrong but I think that the springs for WRX and STI applications are designed differently because of the different strut properties. I think to get a good even drop on either vehical, you would be in better shape to get the springs for your specific chassis.

01-23-2006, 11:01 PM	#14
Fleek04 Scooby Specialist Member#: 56738 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Coquitlam Vehicle: 07 Sti Black	Yea, I thought they would be different since they have different applications for each. My brother bought these lowering springs from SR, and I guess he doesn't even know these people ordered STI springs for us. I will try to get a hold of him and ask where he put the alignment specs. I'll keep you guys updated!!