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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Default Camber bolt question please help

Just purchased tanabe df210 springs and was wondering if I had to get front camber bolts to get my car aligned. I will be running 15x8 wheels if that will d a factor.
Old Apr 17, 2010 | 03:09 AM
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Those springs drop it only 2 inches you would not need camber unless your wheel offset is way low and you needed to tuck it in a little to keep from rubbing. Wait 2-3 weeks after installing them so they can settle before having alignment checked.
Old Apr 21, 2010 | 01:40 AM
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Default ...CAMBER BOLTS....

I'm guessing that you mean the adjustable front camber bolts on e-bay for about $15.
I bought a set and will install them before my next alignment.

Even without adding springs, your alignment could be more accurate, allowing an adjustment that is not possible with the OEM bolt.

I have H-TECH's and want as accurate an alignment as possible.

I would say YES, get the camber bolts.
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Originally Posted by xBHAWK
I'm guessing that you mean the adjustable front camber bolts on e-bay for about $15.
I bought a set and will install them before my next alignment.

Even without adding springs, your alignment could be more accurate, allowing an adjustment that is not possible with the OEM bolt.

I have H-TECH's and want as accurate an alignment as possible.

I would say YES, get the camber bolts.
Are they difficult to install?
Could I give the stealership the new camber bolts when they do my alignment soon anyway?
Old Apr 21, 2010 | 05:22 AM
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they'll charge you an arm and a leg. that being said, it's easy enough if you know what you're doing. if not, pay the $$$
Old Apr 21, 2010 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by brainneeded_
they'll charge you an arm and a leg. that being said, it's easy enough if you know what you're doing. if not, pay the $$$
I know they do.
It's hard to find local shops willing to work on "Japcrap," period.
Most people have trucks over here.

I could do some searching to see if I can DIY-it.
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i remember back in the day there were quite a few import guys in va and wv. we used to hit up on the forums back in the day, virginia vs. texas.

texas won everytime.
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Originally Posted by brainneeded_
i remember back in the day there were quite a few import guys in va and wv. we used to hit up on the forums back in the day, virginia vs. texas.

texas won everytime.
Hmm. Well in this part of WV, its going to be the biggest population center in the state soon, its near northern VA but I have only seem a couple other xB's with anything done to them at all.

I'm glad most people hate my car, haha, but it sucks when local shop guys specialize in Fords and Chevys.
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