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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Default Anyone install the Progress F/R Camber Kit for tC?

Im thinking of getting this but there are no reviews. just curious what people are thinking as the hotchkis seems to be the only other option
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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Any reason why you'd want to get it? Do you need it? Plan on racing a lot and adjusting your own camber?
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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just thinking of getting the best treadlife out of the tires. not really racing but ive had some camber issues before with TRDs and 19s squatting a bit in the back and it didn't look like the car was enjoying it much.
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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So what about your alignment? Is it within spec?
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Mine are on order and will be here shortly, i have neg 2.7 camber on both back tires with 19" rims and a H-Tech drop. Ill let you know,
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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So what about your alignment? Is it within spec?
haven't put the coils on yet but i was going to kill 2 birds with one stone while i have it all apart
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 04:11 AM
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i thought i would need the progress alignment kit but the shop managed to get the rear back to spec and all that was needed were the front bolts. however, spec is a useless alignment so try putting on your coilovers first, adjusting your alignment to your taste if you can and you might save yourself some $
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 05:02 AM
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more neg camber wear ur tires fast , thinking carefully before u buy
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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word. ill put the coils on first and check
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Originally Posted by ScionTcZ
more neg camber wear ur tires fast , thinking carefully before u buy
2nd'd. You can go too far for sure. That's why I think it would be kind of useless to go buy something when you don't really need it. And you can still have some neg camber and be in spec. I have a bit in the rear and have no problems.
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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i think you guys misunderstood me. i dont want any camber thats why i wanna get the kit. btw i did get the SS-P's in and they work great. only took 3 hours. but now with stock rims the back tires squat out a little. i want to get rid of it. thats why i was asking.,

the shop could get it within spec but the tires would still wear uneven right?
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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well it depends on how much within spec they get it. if it's on the outer limits then you may want an alignment kit (check the printout they give you). If they can get it back to stock where you're satisfied then your tires will be fine.

how far did you drop your car?

but if you want the kit for the back i can sell you mine, it's still new in the box.
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did anyone get this camber kit? is it good?
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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you can adjust the camber with the SS-P's can't you?
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 04:07 AM
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Yes. I forgot about that.
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SS-p?
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