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> Rear wheel camber, ride height, etc.
ninefourteener
post Feb 23 2006, 08:44 AM
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Good morning.

I've begun researching installing a shorter spring (which may mean heavier load - not sure) in the rear of the 914. I've never been happy with the way it sits up "higher" that I think it should.

Not looking to fork over $$$ for coilovers...... just a shorter spring.

I'm running 205s on all 4 corners, and there is VERY little clearance in the rear between the tire and the outside fender.

I remember when I installed drop springs on the Acura, The front tires were fine, but the rear camber kinda "kicked out" a bit..... caused the inside edge of the rear tires to wear unevenly.

What should I expect? Uneven tire wear? Negative camber? Positive camber? No change at all?

Thanks!
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post Feb 23 2006, 08:57 AM
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if you lower it, you'll end up with more neg camber and more toe in (not 100% sure on the toe)

not a big deal, just have the car realigned with the new springs (both toe and camber can be adjusted)
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ninefourteener   Rear wheel camber, ride height, etc.   Feb 23 2006, 08:44 AM
Jeroen   if you lower it, you'll end up with more neg c...   Feb 23 2006, 08:57 AM
ninefourteener   I'm only looking at going about 1 inch lower.....   Feb 23 2006, 02:30 PM
Joe Ricard   NEVER NEVER NEVER cut springs to lower a car.

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