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- FX
Post the contact info so others can request as well.
Camber correction for dropped 2nd Gens
- Thread starter GEE50FX
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Post the contact info so others can request as well.
Call Specialty Products and ask them for camber kits for our 2 gen. If they get enough calls they will forward the request to their R & D department. I don't know anything about suspensions, but the camber kits for the 1st gens from Eibach and H & R looks like longer bolts and a special washer. It does not seem like it would take much to fabricate. But what do I know. 
Specialty Products
800-525-6505
Specialty Products
800-525-6505
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- Car
- 2010 White FX50S-sold
- Name
- Wayne
Ian, that is the reason I started this thread so people would contact them.
All of the contact info is on my first post of this thread.
We need to get everyone contacting them, because the way it is now they will not start producing thm until they get a lot of requests. The way I see it, if kits are available by this winter we will be extremely lucky.
I highly doubt that the front's will be addressable with just a "camber bolt kit", I'm fairly sure that the fronts at least WILL require custom adjustable control arms, the front suspension is completely different first gen to 2nd... rear is not so different, again, unless were talking about a 50S with 4 wheel steering...
for just a little drop like springs then yeah, fronts probably aren't that much of a problem... but to go lower then it will def start to become a limitation there if your talking more than just a standard h&r/eibach drop.
I know I'm repeating myself again, but the rears should be relatively easy to solve...
I know I'm repeating myself again, but the rears should be relatively easy to solve...
- Car
- 2010 White FX50S-sold
- Name
- Wayne
Good stuff Ian:smile (2):
The rears definitely are the main concern. But even with the fronts, I think it would be better to get the toe close to a 0 reading. I posted my front and rear readings on the first page. What is your feeling John concerning my readings. Would I get fast tire wear on the fromts with the readings I had. We appreciate your feedback.
Here are my readings:
Front
FL Camber -1.28 ( Front Camber Spec range -1.08 to 0.41 )
FR Camber -1.27
FL Toe 0.08 ( Front Toe Spec Range 0.04 to 0.11 )
FR Toe 0.08
Rear
RL Camber -2.27 ( Rear Camber Spec Range -1.66 to -0.67 )
RR Camber -2.69
RL Toe 0.16 ( Rear Toe Spec Range 0.00 to 0.23 )
RR Toe 0.16
the front toe should be adjustable to get you to whatever toe spec you need, that's adjusted with the tie rod ends from the rack & there is more than enough adjustment there. that is the only thing adjustable on the front though.
the front camber being a little more than stock range is fine really, a performance alignment would want to add a little neg. camber anyway & if your a bit aggressive with pushing through turns then the extra neg camber there is welcome even... it would only be a problem for a conservative type who does mostly highway driving & not much aggressive driving at all, there you may see an increase in inner tire wear...
the rears however, there a bit too much to be considered "good". an extra full degree of camber over the stock limit is kinda pushing it... there you will start to see increased inner tire wear for sure no matter what... but, honestly I don't see it being so horrible that it's a deal breaker if you really want to lower... I'd guess you may see around 75% of a tires life expectancy in the rear... in other words, by the time the tire is dead enough overall that you really should replace it, all other things being equal, you may have been able to get another 25% use out of it with a "good" alignment.
these numbers are not concrete, but I would expect it to be somewhere in this range give or take maybe 5%, in other words the tire will not become dead in only half it's normal life, that' for sure... it would be 20-30% loss as-is I'd say...
the front camber being a little more than stock range is fine really, a performance alignment would want to add a little neg. camber anyway & if your a bit aggressive with pushing through turns then the extra neg camber there is welcome even... it would only be a problem for a conservative type who does mostly highway driving & not much aggressive driving at all, there you may see an increase in inner tire wear...
the rears however, there a bit too much to be considered "good". an extra full degree of camber over the stock limit is kinda pushing it... there you will start to see increased inner tire wear for sure no matter what... but, honestly I don't see it being so horrible that it's a deal breaker if you really want to lower... I'd guess you may see around 75% of a tires life expectancy in the rear... in other words, by the time the tire is dead enough overall that you really should replace it, all other things being equal, you may have been able to get another 25% use out of it with a "good" alignment.
these numbers are not concrete, but I would expect it to be somewhere in this range give or take maybe 5%, in other words the tire will not become dead in only half it's normal life, that' for sure... it would be 20-30% loss as-is I'd say...
- Car
- FX
So you're trying to say that you could do this no problem then right :wub:
?C'mon, you got this.. A lot of 2G's need a moar low..
- Car
- 2009 FX50S
instead of saying contact the first page...maybe we should start a "hypothetical group buy" hopefully getting a decent list and then being like hey look at this forum thread....there are x amount of FXs 2nd gens that want a camber kit ready to purchase now. Just an idea. Not sure if it breaks any sites rules as obviously wouldn't want to do that.
- Car
- FX
Bump for this. Called again to inquire today, not enough demand to justify production. They do take your name down and email on a list. Once long enough, they will produce the kits.
So lets give them a call and ask for camber kits. Even if you're not sure you will lower your car, pls give them a call so we can have more people on the list. It literally takes 2 minutes.
Ask for the Tech department:
1-800-525-6505
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I'm trying to get more people on this Jonas.
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So lets give them a call and ask for camber kits. Even if you're not sure you will lower your car, pls give them a call so we can have more people on the list. It literally takes 2 minutes.
Ask for the Tech department:
1-800-525-6505
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I'm trying to get more people on this Jonas.
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Lerry@ARKperformance
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I think if everyone calls and more people (even if its non-2nd gen), it'll generate interest for them. friends and family perhaps? =]
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- FX
Next meet you go to, have people call them on the spot and request this.. say you're in a meet with 20 FX's and they all want to be dropped...
- Car
- 2004 FX35
- Name
- Jeff
Saw this on the interwebz the other day, Not sure if legit or not.
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http://www.kinetixracing.com/kineti...7_front_and_rear_camber_traction_package.aspx
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http://www.kinetixracing.com/kineti...7_front_and_rear_camber_traction_package.aspx
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- 2004 FX35
- Name
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They may not be showing the pic of the FX but if they are using the same arm for the G there will be nowhere to bolt the shock to.
The G shock bolts to the spindal and has no upper control arm.
The FX shock bolts to that camber arm.
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