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Old 06-15-2011, 08:09 PM
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help with installing camber kit

hey has anyone ever installed these Ingalls Front Camber kit for 2007 2008 2009 2010 Honda Fit into their fit? i need to know how to install them. where do they go?
 
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Old 06-15-2011, 08:51 PM
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these replace the bolts that connect the shock to the hub.
 
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more specifically, they go where the top bolt is. i suggest you let a professional handle the "balancing" between the left and right side during an alignment.
 
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Old 06-15-2011, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by phuzy
hey has anyone ever installed these Ingalls Front Camber kit for 2007 2008 2009 2010 Honda Fit into their fit? i need to know how to install them. where do they go?
Does this apply to the 2011 Sport too?
Better let the professionals do it.
 

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Old 06-16-2011, 06:07 PM
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i was planning on installing it and getting the alignment the same day i installed it. the quote for them to install is 50bucks +alignment.
 
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you can install it yourself quite easily. you can just pop it in yourself and have them adjust it when you're doing the alignment.
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 01:19 AM
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They go on the bottom bolt for max adjustment not on the top I am one of the professional that you are talking about!
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by nxtfit_08
They go on the bottom bolt for max adjustment not on the top I am one of the professional that you are talking about!
that website says a pair for each wheel. so 4 in total... i only need one for each side or 2?
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by phuzy
that website says a pair for each wheel. so 4 in total... i only need one for each side or 2?
um... how far do you want to go?

if you do one per wheel, you can more precisely dial in a small camber change.

if you do two per wheel, you can get a bigger change than you could with one.

Of course, this assumes you have clearance between the tires and the struts.
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 11:32 AM
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i plan to get a coil-over, how many pair do i need to buy?
thanks
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 11:51 AM
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um... how far do you want to go?

if you do one per wheel, you can more precisely dial in a small camber change.

if you do two per wheel, you can get a bigger change than you could with one.

Of course, this assumes you have clearance between the tires and the struts.
im guessing one for each side is good, i dont want it to have any cambering
 
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Originally Posted by nxtfit_08
They go on the bottom bolt for max adjustment not on the top I am one of the professional that you are talking about!
i had no idea. the included instructions stated that it should be mounted at the top. after the install and having it adjusted to full negative, i honestly didn't notice too much difference from stock. maybe i should give your way a try next time.
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 06:24 PM
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so i only need one pair???
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 07:49 PM
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you dont need a camber kit unless you want to run a lot of neg camber. camber wont wear out your tires, toe will.
 
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*also, it should be noted that with a camber bolt kit, your alignment is more likely to go out of adjustment from normal bumps in the road.
 
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you dont need a camber kit unless you want to run a lot of neg camber. camber wont wear out your tires, toe will.
Excessive positive or negative camber most certainly WILL wear out tires, just the same as toe will- Mark W.
 
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not true mark w. the tires might get uneven wear, but not excessive.

you realize that driving your car wears out your tires, right?
 
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also, a stock lowered fit will not have "excessive positive or negative" camber.
 
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You do realize that "uneven wear" is excessive in some spots, and reduced in others? Also, a lowered Fit's dynamic camber changes from the OEM range due to the new springs, so it can cause excessive camber while cornering- Mark W.
 
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who is mark w? why do you keep quoting him?

are you really that new to cars?
 


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