should i break in my coilovers before installing the camber kits?
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01-21-2008 | 05:28 PM
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should i break in my coilovers before installing the camber kits?
my camber kit shipment got delayed for another week and it wont be arriving until next week.
but i can install the coilovers anytime, so i was wondering if i should wait and get it done all at once or let the suspension settle before i correct the camber.
but i can install the coilovers anytime, so i was wondering if i should wait and get it done all at once or let the suspension settle before i correct the camber.
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01-21-2008 | 06:00 PM
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RE: should i break in my coilovers before installing the camber kits?
If you are doing it yourself then I'd say just go ahead and install it. If you are having a shop do the work ask them how much more it would cost to have the camber kit installed after the coilovers vs. having it all done at once...
As for letting it settle I wouldn't worry about that, it's shouldn't move enough to have an adverse affect on your camber if it moves at all...
As for letting it settle I wouldn't worry about that, it's shouldn't move enough to have an adverse affect on your camber if it moves at all...
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01-21-2008 | 07:00 PM
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RE: should i break in my coilovers before installing the camber kits?
the washer kit got delayed for some reason.
i just found out today when i called them
cant wait!
i will have pics in the sights and sounds section right after the installation
i just found out today when i called them
cant wait!
i will have pics in the sights and sounds section right after the installation
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01-21-2008 | 07:22 PM
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RE: should i break in my coilovers before installing the camber kits?
Go ahead and get started. Set the coilovers up and when the mounts show up throw them on, then when your washer kit shows up, head over to get your alignment. The alignment shop will be doing the shimming of the rear arms anyway.
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01-21-2008 | 07:59 PM
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RE: should i break in my coilovers before installing the camber kits?
no, get the alignment after the washer kit shows up. Besides, if you roll around for a few days and your coilovers settle like mine you can make your hight adjustments while you are waiting for the washer kit.
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01-21-2008 | 08:16 PM
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RE: should i break in my coilovers before installing the camber kits?
driving around without an allignment isnt so good on my tires
but im going to talk to the shop tomorrow to find out the prices
but im going to talk to the shop tomorrow to find out the prices
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01-21-2008 | 08:27 PM
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RE: should i break in my coilovers before installing the camber kits?
Tire weardepends on a few things like how bad is your toe in/out, and for me it isn't too bad (visual estimate).My negative camber is what is bad. It also depends on how much you drive, for me I only put around 200 miles every week. Going on two weeks for me without the alignment and I've been limiting my driving till the camber kits show up.I guess, what I'm saying is do it if you feel comfortable, but if you are worried, then wait.
And one more thing, Are you having a shop do the install or just an alignment?
And one more thing, Are you having a shop do the install or just an alignment?