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Old 01-22-2009, 07:59 PM
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SPC camber bolt install question.

Ok, so i'm about to drop my car on eibach's after much consideration. I also got a set of front SPC camber bolts. My question is after i drop the car should i go ahead and install the camber bolts before going to get an alignment or do i need to get a baseline alignment then install it?
 
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Old 01-22-2009, 08:39 PM
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no input from anybody?
 
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Old 01-22-2009, 08:55 PM
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when I got my springs install they also installed the camber bolts at the same time then I went to get an alignment.
 
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Old 01-22-2009, 10:31 PM
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I installed my SPC front kit when installing my springs also. =]
 
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Old 01-22-2009, 11:03 PM
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I agree install the kit with the springs and then 1st drive out to the alignment shop
 
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Old 01-23-2009, 12:59 AM
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you should put em on first.

the alignment shop would probably charge you for having them put it on for you.
 
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Old 01-23-2009, 03:37 PM
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Ok so with the bolts do i install it with the tab sticking out or in?
 
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Old 01-23-2009, 03:39 PM
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what springs you get?

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Old 01-23-2009, 03:43 PM
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Eibach Pro-kit, 1.6 front, 1.3 rear.
 
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Old 01-23-2009, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Rocks A GD3
Ok so with the bolts do i install it with the tab sticking out or in?
The tap nipple thing should be facing IN towards your engine & try to level it in the middle. That's what I did to get negative camber which is what the Fit really needs even after lowering it. The Fit's front suspension is like TSX, u don't gain much negative camber at all even after lowering it.

And remember install the bolt the same way how the stock bolt was installed(end of the bolt face to the rear).
 
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Old 01-23-2009, 05:17 PM
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Eibach Pro-kit, 1.6 front, 1.3 rear.
LOL u would love it! The rear springs are ridiculously soft & it rubbed like a motherducka when I use my 14x5.5 +35mm steelies with 195/60R14 with passenger at the back.

Might be ok if u use stock rims but I don't like how the rear springs perform at all.
 
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Old 01-24-2009, 12:32 AM
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its just a DD so i don't think or hope it will be an issue, thanks for the input!
 
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Old 01-27-2009, 10:30 AM
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you should install your springs first to let them settle after a few weeks and put the bolts on after.
 
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Old 01-27-2009, 04:15 PM
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thanks for the input guys! more would be helpful for me and everyone else wondering.
 
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Old 01-30-2009, 09:02 AM
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are you going to the meet in houston?
 
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probably not.
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 04:34 AM
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are these bolts good? do u need to buy anything else to compliement these bolts or can u just use these bolts by themselves???
 
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Old 02-05-2009, 04:36 PM
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are far as i know each bolt in the front allows up to 1.5 degrees of camber adjustment. You can use up to to 2. The rear is a whole other story.
 
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Old 02-05-2009, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by chinkyy
are these bolts good? do u need to buy anything else to compliement these bolts or can u just use these bolts by themselves???
yeah they should be good even though i have another brand.

nope, you just need one bolt per side. it replaces the top bolt out of the two on each shock. once installed, go to an alignment shop and they'll align it to factory or to your desired setting.
 
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