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Old May 15, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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Default xA/xB have any camber probs?

Okay I'm planning to throw on some 18's with Tanabe DF210 springs/Koni shocks and I was wondering if anybody is having issues with camber tire wear?

I have a buddy with a 04 xB dropped with Tien springs on some 15's and he's had zero abnormal camber wear...

I had a 97 Civic dropped 2" on Eibach and had camber wear issues... So my question is basically has anyone had camber wear problems on an xA/xB because I'm wanting to know so I can go with ordering a camber kit along with the springs/wheels or not have to do it at all since my buddies xB has had no issues with camber wear with his drop...

He also has not installed a camber kit....

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Old May 18, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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No issues....i didnt get an alignment.... had em on for about 8,000 miles now
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 01:13 AM
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same here. i have s-tech's and no alignment was needed. been running for about 11,000 miles now.
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 03:34 AM
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Kewl... Very encouraging to hear this... Don't have to spend the xtra money for a camber kit... wooT!
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 04:12 AM
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I'm dropped 2" on Eibach Sportlines with stock struts/shocks and no problems with alignment. First gen xb and xa don't have any adjustments for camber and caster. Only thing that is adjustable is the front toe. I got the specs off of TRDSparks.com and measured my front toe and it was within range. U shouldn't have a problem with the Tanabes.
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No camber problem, your toe-out might be a bit off though.
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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Glad to hear this cuz I had nasty camber wear on my Civic when I was last messin with cars... Been like ten yrs since I've modded cars so I've been out tha game a while... hahahah...

Guess it's just the independent suspension on a Civic?
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