camber kit [Archive] - Mazda Forums

ZoomVT

08-31-2005, 01:47 PM

im too lazy to find the other thread where we talked about the camber kit for our car.
apparently the mazda camber kit is available but we were waiting for the price from a vendor
well i was just browsing tirerack and they have the eibach camber kit available for $158
linky: http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/suspension.jsp?autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=3+s+4-Door&autoModClar=Standard+Model&autoYear=2004&make=Eibach&model=Recommended+Align.+Kit&group=Recommended+Align.+Kit&partNum=5.67420K

could it be true are they just (jerkit)?

Gambino

08-31-2005, 02:02 PM

there have been people "selling" it since like march. I put my springs on then and almost ordered my eibach camber kit at the same time from rennen motors. Damn am i glad i didnt! Eibach keeps saying when they will release it so companies start taking orders, but then eibach keeps pushing it back. SO i wouldnt trust it......but I sure would like to hear from goldwing on this one

goldwing2000

08-31-2005, 02:18 PM

If you want to be sure, call tire rack and see if they actually have it.

Also notice right below the price where it says, "Estimated Availability: 09/27/05"

(jerkit)

CorkSport

08-31-2005, 04:53 PM

I have 1 Mazdaspeed kit in stock. PM me if anyone is interested. Pictures are posted somewhere around here and I have some also.
We have to get them from the dealer. Mazda is putting the sticky on these things.

Gambino

08-31-2005, 04:58 PM

God I need to correct mine so bad but fear I cant.

goldwing2000

08-31-2005, 05:00 PM

CorkSport's picture:

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=57127

tphskab: the 'Speed parts may not bring you all the way back into spec but they will sure help!

MidnightSpeeder

08-31-2005, 05:01 PM

How visible is that from the rear? Not very visible I bet.

goldwing2000

08-31-2005, 05:03 PM

How visible is that from the rear? Not very visible I bet.

Not at all, I would say. Squat down behind your car and see if you can see the upper control arms.

Gambino

08-31-2005, 05:05 PM

maybe if i rolled my fenders I could do this

goldwing2000

08-31-2005, 05:17 PM

Look at it this way: if you get the parts, install them and then find it absolutely won't work, you can just sell them to somoebody else.

I don't think people are actually going to be lining up at the dealer to pay $250+tax for these things. If you buy them from CS at a discount, then you can sell them just as easy.

Gambino

08-31-2005, 05:23 PM

thats true, and since these are non adjustable, how much do they correct?

tsunami

08-31-2005, 05:32 PM

i believe its somewhere around 1 or so degree.... i can't remember for sure though....

Gambino

08-31-2005, 05:33 PM

1?!?!?!? shit, i need way more than that, I have gotten comments on how bad my camber is from other people

goldwing2000

08-31-2005, 05:43 PM

Yes, but you're also working with excess-offset wheels.

Have you had your alignment checked? These cars have about -1° to begin with. If you're sitting around -2.5° where I was, 1° might be about all you can do without cutting your tires.

Gambino

08-31-2005, 05:46 PM

no i havent had it checked. You were at 2.5 with prokit? cuz I dropped with sportline and it is horrible to look at from behind.

goldwing2000

08-31-2005, 06:01 PM

Yeah, I had one side at -2.5 and the other at -3.

You should definitely have it aligned. They can at least bring the toe in so you're not chewing through tires like bubblegum.

Gambino

08-31-2005, 06:02 PM

how much to get my car aligned? cuz I havent ever done it. and where should I do it?

goldwing2000

08-31-2005, 06:17 PM

In Utah? I have no idea where you would go. Look for a shop that specializes in suspension and alignment work.
Ask around for recommendations.

Price can be anywhere from $20-$80.

tsunami

08-31-2005, 08:49 PM

how much to get my car aligned? cuz I havent ever done it. and where should I do it?

should have been the first thing you did after lowering it.... as GW said they can at least adjust the toe....

ZoomVT

09-01-2005, 12:02 PM

$20 for an alignment? i'll drive there. wont go for less than $80 around here.

goldwing2000

09-01-2005, 12:08 PM

Yeah, you can sometimes get a toe-and-go for $19.95 on sale. Usually a 4-wheel alignment with thrust angle is like $50, tops.
There are usually coupons floating around, too.

ZoomVT

09-01-2005, 12:15 PM

damn you people that live in real states.

Gambino

09-01-2005, 12:16 PM

what about something like a firestone?

goldwing2000

09-01-2005, 12:31 PM

damn you people that live in real states.

Yeah, but you have better gun laws than anybody but Alaska. :)

tphskab: Yeah, Firestone should be good but still see if you can get a recommendation from somebody you trust, though.

I used to work at a Firestone and I've seen techs using tire pressure to correct an alignment that they couldn't figure out. (boom01)
That was 16 years ago, so they might have straightened out but caution is always a good idea.

nomoney

09-23-2005, 02:31 AM

focus sport sells same kit.i think there spc brand.there 2 bolts and 2 nuts,exact samething for around 25.00$

ZoomVT

09-23-2005, 09:02 AM

focus sport? does anyone know if this fits our car?

goldwing2000

09-23-2005, 09:16 AM

Got a link or a picture? I'll tell you if it should work or not.

mazda3zoom

11-09-2005, 04:19 PM

Space Wrangler

11-09-2005, 04:54 PM

i just got off the phone with Eibach and they said that they dont even have a camber correction kit for our cars. i was lookin on their website and couldnt fin one either, cuz i can find a part # i could order it throught my supplier at my shop and get it at cost.if anyone has a part # could you post it on here. thanks
Try here http://www.finishlineperformance.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=MAZ3MS1005 or here http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=AccessoryCatalog&catalogid=3299&siteid=213989&categoryID=58547&subcat1=73844
I believe Eibach made the Mazdaspeed springs and I know Showcase sells them with the camber correction kit. Ptuning also sells these I belive

djltoronto

11-09-2005, 10:02 PM

i just got off the phone with Eibach and they said that they dont even have a camber correction kit for our cars. i was lookin on their website and couldnt fin one either, cuz i can find a part # i could order it throught my supplier at my shop and get it at cost.if anyone has a part # could you post it on here. thanks

This is interesting...
I have a printed page with the part numbers that I printed from the application guide from eibach.com a few months ago.

http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/9276/img04297pu.jpg

Now, the website has been updated, and they don't have any numbers listed..
I guess they never really made them... I bet any shop that has it "available" only has it setup for pricing, but they can't actually get it as it has never been made.

http://img321.imageshack.us/img321/9233/eibach9gb.jpg

ZoomVT

11-10-2005, 12:56 AM

yeah very likely. they were on tirerack with a mid september availability date.
i just checked and they still have them on the site but they have it on "back order". that will become a billing nightmare when they have to refund all the orders.

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/suspension.jsp?autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=3+s+4-Door&autoYear=2004&autoModClar=Standard+Model&make=Eibach&model=Recommended+Align.+Kit&group=Recommended+Align.+Kit&partNum=5.67420K&perfCode=A

they do not have a part number

goldwing2000

11-10-2005, 08:29 AM

Yeah, I had my guy call his supplier and he said (big surprise) another "two months". (deadhorse

I wrote an e-mail to Eibach asking them WTF but haven't gotten a reply (and don't really expect to).

Space Wrangler

11-10-2005, 02:28 PM

The Mazdaspeed ones should work to correct the camber.Talked to Showcase Mazda and they also belive that Eibach made these for Mazdaspeed. just a freaking rip off in cost. I guess you could just love the neg. camber since it helps in the corners and just keep flipping the tires since most directional tires don't care unless you a driving in wet weather-you can make them last

rbmazda3

12-10-2005, 04:29 PM

Just so everyone knows, SPC Performance has our camber kits. They actually OEM for Eibach. I'm not sure if Eibach will even carry this kit since it's been deleted off their parts application list. I have called SPC and they gave me a list of "Authorized Dealers" in my area. Yes...Tire Rack is one of them. Les Schwab is a local tire and wheel shop that is on the list. If you're from the NW this is a good place to go or other local tuner shops that may be dealers. If you look at the SPC website you will not see the part listed. I had the part number but do not have it anymore. If you call they will give it to you and you can use this to order it from your local shop.

Hope this helps. I am showing cords on my Proxes with 12k on them (hand)

ZoomVT

12-10-2005, 04:32 PM

thanks for the heads up. i will look into it.

Gambino

12-10-2005, 04:53 PM

awesome news rb! Keep us posted with pictures! I am concerned with the top of my tires hitting the fenders on mine

rbmazda3

12-13-2005, 12:32 AM

awesome news rb! Keep us posted with pictures! I am concerned with the top of my tires hitting the fenders on mine

Yeah, me too. I feel once the camber is corrected I will be very close with the Sportline drop. May have to roll the fenders which is no biggy.

rbmazda3

12-14-2005, 01:37 AM

Another update to the camber kit saga...

I ended up buying the only Mazdaspeed camber link kit (actually just a pair of adusted upper control arms) from Corksport. I can not wait any longer.

I talked at lengths with Craig at SPC Performance and the only camber kits in existance are the two pair that were the R&D set. He also quoted me $170 retail each for the links. I say links becuase it appears that the pictures we have seen on Tirerack.com and other websites are not correct. The actual part is a turnbuckle type adjustable control arm. I'm guessing the lower since it is straight easier to engineer. I've used the adustable links on my past Honda cars and they work nice.

Which brings me to another question...

Is there any camber adjustment in the rear of the 3? And eccentric type?

goldwing2000

12-14-2005, 09:07 AM

Is there any camber adjustment in the rear of the 3? And eccentric type?

No. There's an eccentric on one of the lower arms but that's just for toe adjustment.

rbmazda3

12-15-2005, 01:38 AM

Another note about the Mazdaspeed camber links:

says it will correct negative camber on suspensions lowered from 22-55mm.

goldwing2000

12-15-2005, 08:34 AM

For those of us with American drop kits, that's .87-2.17 inches. :D

Space Wrangler

12-15-2005, 03:31 PM

I just got the Mazdaspring\camber link kit ( haven't put them in yet ) but I've heard the links are a bitch to put in. is that correct?

goldwing2000

12-15-2005, 03:33 PM

The left one is easy but the carbon canister is in the way of the inner bolt on the right one. It's not impossible but it's not easy.

Just remember to have the weight on the suspension before you torque the bolts. That neutralizes the bushings.

Space Wrangler

12-15-2005, 03:35 PM

Cool thanks

rbmazda3

12-16-2005, 12:38 AM

Just got the links installed for $60 and alignment for $50. Links cost me $210. Two new tires were $342. $662 later I'm at -2° even on both sides. No rubbing with passengers in the back but I can not get my fingers in between the tire and fender. I would guess at 0° I would be up against the fender so whenever SPC gets the adjustable kit out I will be rolling my fenders.

A special thanks to Corksport for getting those links to me in less than 24hrs.

-2° is better than -4°. And for all you Prokit guys out there you will probaby get pretty close to 0° with the Mazdaspeed links. I'm gonna guess between 0° and -.5°

Gambino

12-16-2005, 01:02 AM

good to hear. can you get any close up pictures of the gap in the rear now? I just want to compare it to mine

rbmazda3

12-16-2005, 01:15 AM

You bet. I'll post some tomorrow.

Space Wrangler

12-16-2005, 09:25 AM

looks good with those rx8 rims .so where in Oregon are you at ? I live portland metro .So who did the alignment? Les Schwab ?

rbmazda3

12-16-2005, 02:28 PM

looks good with those rx8 rims .so where in Oregon are you at ? I live portland metro .So who did the alignment? Les Schwab ?
A local Albany shop did the alignment. Their rack is flat to drive up on. It's a pit type setup. Schawb's is a pretty steep ramp that I don't think I could get my car up.

Gambino

12-16-2005, 02:41 PM

So do you think it would be a good idea to get the Mazdaspeed ones in my situation? Or should I wait? I have had these tires on for about 3k miles. Maybe I should get the mazdaspeed ones installed asap and just switch the front and rear tires here soon

rbmazda3

12-16-2005, 02:44 PM

good to hear. can you get any close up pictures of the gap in the rear now? I just want to compare it to mine
Sorry for the dirt. Let me know if you can ascertain anything from these photos. You can kind of use the valve stem cap as a comparative...

Gambino

12-16-2005, 02:45 PM

Sorry for the dirt. Let me know if you can ascertain anything from these photos. You can kind of use the valve stem cap as a comparative...
not seeing any pictures.....

rbmazda3

12-16-2005, 03:05 PM

not seeing any pictures.....
Oops...didn't see the file too big errors! :)

Gambino

12-16-2005, 03:10 PM

nice, so you say you are at -2 now? Cuz I really think I am an incredibly severe case. I would not be surprised if it was worse than -6. That is one of the first things people tell me when they see my car is how bad my camber is (except they usually say "your tires lean a lot").

Gambino

12-16-2005, 03:15 PM

your tires look smaller than mine but your sig says they are 225/40r18....that still true? I know you said you got new tires

rbmazda3

12-16-2005, 03:25 PM

your tires look smaller than mine but your sig says they are 225/40r18....that still true? I know you said you got new tires
Yep...got the same exact tires to replace the shredded ones. 225/40ZR18

How wide are your wheels? What's the offset. Both these values can make the same size tire appear differently in reference to the fender gap.

Gambino

12-16-2005, 03:30 PM

thats true. I have 18x7.5 wheels and 47 offset

rbmazda3

12-16-2005, 04:23 PM

thats true. I have 18x7.5 wheels and 47 offset
I've got 18x8 with a +50mm offset. Another .5" to stretch the same size tire across. My +50mm offset actually gives me an advantage on the tuck factor.

Gambino

12-16-2005, 04:57 PM

I think the .5 is making the tires look smaller. mine look a lot more squared off than yours

rbmazda3

12-16-2005, 07:12 PM

Yep, runs straight up from the edge of the rim instead of bending slightly.

firefox_mp

12-16-2005, 08:53 PM

Got some good post there. least ill know what to do when i install the Tein setup.

traitorhound

12-29-2005, 08:14 PM

i dunne guys. . .we finally got an alignment on my friends 3 that we dropped a while back. . . . .only thing needed to set was toe

rear camber wasn't that nasty. . .-2.4 on the right side (spec is -.03,-2.3)
the left side was -2.9

this was after a couple months of the springs settling

camber kit will indeed help his situation but not worth the 250 they cost

oh yea

mazda 3s hatch stock struts and tein s-tech drop

firefox_mp

12-29-2005, 11:42 PM

Just dropped mine last weekend, and so far, all ive done is alignment, and its fine. dont see any real need to put the camber kit on.

mazda3zoom

12-30-2005, 12:32 AM

Just dropped mine last weekend, and so far, all ive done is alignment, and its fine. dont see any real need to put the camber kit on.

once u start goin through rear tires you will.

Gambino

12-30-2005, 03:42 AM

im horrible, i have had mine on my sportlines since march and havent had it aligned

firefox_mp

12-30-2005, 01:03 PM

once u start goin through rear tires you will.

ya,youre probably right. need new tires anyways, will just be an excuss to get them now

curacer1

12-31-2005, 01:07 AM

i dropped mine and got the chamber kit for the rear, what the hell do i do about the front?

Gambino

12-31-2005, 03:02 AM

i dropped mine and got the chamber kit for the rear, what the hell do i do about the front?
there shouldnt be any issues with the front. From what I hear (from goldwing, which is very reliable info) the front has a completely different setup so the front is not affected by a drop

traitorhound

12-31-2005, 06:18 AM

the front is def affected but. ..can still be adjusted back into specifications. usually toe because toed out when you drop it ..and all it needs is to adjust it back in`

goldwing2000

01-05-2006, 02:14 PM

Front camber is what's not affected (and is not adjustable, anyway). Front and rear toe are both affected and can both be adjusted.

brp

01-05-2006, 10:40 PM

Hi, I am new to the forum but i actually have a brand new MAZDA 3 camber kit that i would like to sell right now. if anyone is interested let me know, it is also up on eBay, here is the link

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8028061121&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT

goldwing2000

03-24-2006, 01:42 PM

Well, this is interesting.

I just spoke with Eibach and they confirmed that they will not me marketing the rear camber kit for the Mazda3, even though the part number is now cross-referenced to the Mazda5, Focus, Celica and Scion tC.

HOWEVER...

I just went to the web site for the company who manufactures Eibach's kits and found this:
http://www.specprod.com/PROD_DIR/C_PROD_passcar_SEARCH_DYN.cfm?cmd=Cam&cmd2=67420&cmd3=

Just got off the phone with THEM and they're projecting mid-April for availability but they only sell to "professionals", so you'll have to find a local distributor.

sok07

03-24-2006, 01:51 PM

They're manufactured by SPC and sold as Eibachs. Tire Rack now stocks them and sells them @ $132 before shipping.

I ordered my set about 3-4 weeks ago and installed them.

SPC/Eibach rear upper link comparison
http://www.eng.uah.edu/~chhittd/Mazda3s/eibachrearcamber/SokMz3_eibachcamberkit_sm04.jpg (http://www.eng.uah.edu/~chhittd/Mazda3s/eibachrearcamber/SokMz3_eibachcamberkit_04.jpg)

SPC/Eibach link installed (right side)
http://www.eng.uah.edu/~chhittd/Mazda3s/eibachrearcamber/SokMz3_eibachcamberkit_sm05.jpg (http://www.eng.uah.edu/~chhittd/Mazda3s/eibachrearcamber/SokMz3_eibachcamberkit_05.jpg)

goldwing2000

03-24-2006, 02:10 PM

They're manufactured by SPC and sold as Eibachs. Tire Rack now stocks them and sells them @ $132 before shipping.

So the Eibach guy was full of shit. Why doesn't that surprise me?

edit: it's cheaper here: http://www.drivewire.com/PerformanceParts/eibach/mazda3alignmentkit.html

ZoomVT

03-24-2006, 03:01 PM

mazda3zoom is a dealer of idontknowwhat but i bet he would be considered a professional and could probably get it at good price.

goldwing2000

03-24-2006, 03:04 PM

He's a Rhino Lining dealer.

I called my local places and the Drivewire price is even lower than distributor price. Hell, the Tire Rack price is lower than distributor price.

ZoomVT

03-24-2006, 03:35 PM

fair enough. i still think is a rip off though.

goldwing2000

03-24-2006, 04:39 PM

$116 is a rip-off? That's half the price of the Mazdaspeed parts and those aren't adjustable.

mazda3zoom

03-24-2006, 04:57 PM

He's a Rhino Lining dealer.

I called my local places and the Drivewire price is even lower than distributor price. Hell, the Tire Rack price is lower than distributor price.

yeah im a rhino dealer, but we also carry all accessories and stuff. We do get eibach and a bunch of other brands. Would i have to get an AV status to sell stuff on this site, even if its just something here and there to help someone out?

mazda3zoom

03-24-2006, 05:03 PM

So the Eibach guy was full of shit. Why doesn't that surprise me?

edit: it's cheaper here: http://www.drivewire.com/PerformanceParts/eibach/mazda3alignmentkit.html

Just put in that part # on our suppliers website and it shows up as on order, and costs $113. We can usually get better prices too.

ZoomVT

03-24-2006, 05:11 PM

nice!
well i mean a rip off becasuse it is just a piece of metal. Mazdaspped parts are always overpriced.
plus for the price we paywe should get adjustable camber stock with the car. damn!

i dont think you have to get an AV for that Topny. if you do then we can take it off the forums since its going to be just a one off. you would prob have to get some volume thought, right?

mazda3zoom

03-24-2006, 05:28 PM

goldwing2000

03-24-2006, 10:25 PM

Since it would only be for this one item, you probably wouldn't need AV status but AMM status might cover your ass.

Does that $113 include shipping? The $116 from Drivewire does. Figure out what you can offer them for on here and see if it's even worth your while.

ZoomVT: It's a little more than just a random hunk of metal. Honestly, I think the price is more than fair for what you get. But I do agree that the damn thing should be adjustable from the factory!

ZoomVT

03-27-2006, 09:41 AM

ZoomVT: It's a little more than just a random hunk of metal. Honestly, I think the price is more than fair for what you get. But I do agree that the damn thing should be adjustable from the factory!

yeah i know, i am just a little bitter. I dont know if its totally fair, 80bucks would bemore like it, but i guess the market drives the price, and so 116 it is.
Tony, let us know what you can or cannot do and maybe it will be worth your while. maybe not.

sok07

03-28-2006, 10:42 AM

From what I've heard drivewire, although cheaper, may take some time in shipping out the order. It seems they drop ship the items from a warehouse which has limited supply, so it may take up to 3-4 weeks from when you pay to get your kit.

On the otherhand, tirerack lists their stock status in almost real-time ... so if it is listed on their site as "in-stock" you should receive it in about 2-3 days. I paid $140 for the links and I received then within 2 days, they were shipped via FedEX 2-day.

goldwing2000

03-28-2006, 12:50 PM

I'm not in a big hurry. I'd rather save the $26.

Gambino

03-28-2006, 12:56 PM

I'm not in a big hurry. I'd rather save the $26.
seriously. then you can do camber and like an oil change for free!!!

I am waiting for someone with the same offset/springs as me to do this so I can see if it works without rubbing. but i dont think anyone out there has the same

sok07

03-28-2006, 02:10 PM

lol

rbmazda3

03-30-2006, 10:52 PM

seriously. then you can do camber and like an oil change for free!!!

I am waiting for someone with the same offset/springs as me to do this so I can see if it works without rubbing. but i dont think anyone out there has the same

What is your wheel offset and what drop do you have? I've got a Sportline drop and +50mm RX8 wheels, Mazdaspeed camber links with no rubbing. I'm at +2.0 with that drop and the links. If I had the adjustable SPC links I'd be damn close to rubbing.

Karma_hunden

03-31-2006, 01:44 AM

Gambino

03-31-2006, 02:19 AM

What is your wheel offset and what drop do you have? I've got a Sportline drop and +50mm RX8 wheels, Mazdaspeed camber links with no rubbing. I'm at +2.0 with that drop and the links. If I had the adjustable SPC links I'd be damn close to rubbing.
I have sportlines with a 47 offset

mazda3zoom

03-31-2006, 11:57 AM

So the Eibach guy was full of shit. Why doesn't that surprise me?

edit: it's cheaper here: http://www.drivewire.com/PerformanceParts/eibach/mazda3alignmentkit.html

Ok just an update for you guys, i just got off the phone with my suppllier, Eibach, and SPC. My supplier placed an order with Eibach on Feb 27th for about 25 of these camber kits, they havnt came in yet. So i called Eibach and they said they are basically on backorder, they didnt get enough of the camber kits to fill the order (so less then 25). THEN i called SPC and they said that if anyone does still have any, their not gonna have them in any large quantities. The guy at SPC went and checked their paperwork and said that mid april they should get them in, then they gotta pair them up, and send them to eibach. THEN eibach has to put some stickers or sumthin on them, put them in an Eibach box, and finally send them to my supplier.

From there if anyone orders them i get stuff like that in overnite, i will have to wait till my supplier gets them in to find out if i can get a better price, then ill have to see what shipping would be for those. If i can offer them at a decent price i may get an AV status. And someone said that other website takes a long time to ship out, i would get them out asap.

thasilver3

04-02-2006, 04:11 PM

mazda3zoom

04-02-2006, 06:31 PM

i had sportlines on my car for 1 day the camber was driving me nuts and i went back to stock i need something a lil less agressive. so would you still need the camber kit if u have a pro kit or skunk 2 springs? and if i do how bad is the camber with the eibach and skunk 2

i have the pro kit and look at my camber, its not horrible but it does eat up the tires a little faster. (not the best pic)

mazda3zoom

04-02-2006, 06:38 PM

look through this thread for more info on camber specs.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106633

rbmazda3

04-03-2006, 01:33 PM

I have sportlines with a 47 offset

After rereading my post there is an error. I'm at -2 not +2. Must have thought I was a Baja Bug for a second. :) I figure those Mazdaspeed camber links are good for removing about -2 degrees of negative camber. I was close to -4 with the Sportline drop and no correction. Although I am within Mazda spec (-2.2) I'd like to me closer to -1 for optimum tread life.

Karma_hunden

04-03-2006, 06:18 PM

i have the pro kit and look at my camber, its not horrible but it does eat up the tires a little faster. (not the best pic)

Nice plate. What if you buy another make? Hehe.

thasilver3

04-03-2006, 06:51 PM

um does the camber kit fix the negative camber entirely or how close does it get to being the what the camber is supposed to be.

Gambino

04-03-2006, 06:54 PM

um does the camber kit fix the negative camber entirely or how close does it get to being the what the camber is supposed to be.
you really need to quit posting the exact same questions in multiple threads.

To answer it though, it depends on how much negative camber you have and what camber kit you use.

three

04-03-2006, 06:57 PM

So is camber the reason why my rear tires keep getting ate up on this spot..........

Oh and that spot that is tore up is from hitting a poor little birdie on the interstate.

Gambino

04-03-2006, 07:00 PM

front tire would most likely be alignment issues. Thats my problem too.

three

04-03-2006, 07:01 PM

No i mean thats after i got them rotated those were on the back. Sorry....it was just easier to take a picture of the fronts.

rbmazda3

04-03-2006, 08:25 PM

So is camber the reason why my rear tires keep getting ate up on this spot..........

Oh and that spot that is tore up is from hitting a poor little birdie on the interstate.
The SPC or Eibach camber kit will take care of this issue. I would guess it's good for a 6 degree correction either way.

mazda3zoom

04-03-2006, 08:36 PM

mazda3 1, little birdie 0. lol

tonyzoomzoom

04-03-2006, 09:50 PM

mazda3zoom

04-03-2006, 10:07 PM

three

04-03-2006, 10:14 PM

Could i get links to all the camber corections that are out so far.

mazda3zoom

04-03-2006, 11:10 PM

dude look at the last 5 or 6 pages

three

04-03-2006, 11:14 PM

so theres only 2 or 3 of them out? Srry i just figured therd be more.

rbmazda3

04-04-2006, 12:16 AM

I have the Canuck Motorsport springs (1.75" drop) without a camber kit. At the alignment shop, the rear camber was measured at -2.4 and the lower end of the "acceptable range" per specification was -2.3 So not off by too much.
I find that hard to believe. Most Eibach Pro kit drops I've seen come in between -2.5 to -3.0 and that's only a 1.2 inch drop. My Sportline drop rear was -3.9 and -3.6 and I believe the drop is roughly 1.8. If that is the correct rear camber after your drop I'm guessing your drop is more like 1.25

goldwing2000

04-04-2006, 10:53 AM

so theres only 2 or 3 of them out? Srry i just figured therd be more.

Only 2, actually. Mazdaspeed and Eibach.

thebeansoldier

04-25-2006, 01:34 AM

Just finished installing my Mazdaspeed Camber links without dropping the crossmember. Did you guys now that SPC made the MS links too? On the bolt holes, it says "SPC" then under it "Lot 003". I thought that was rather interesting.

The instructions that came with the MS links is crap-- only for the technicians ;)

goldwing2000

04-18-2007, 01:46 PM

Hi, I just wanted to say I discovered the drivewire price (116$) that goldwing is bragging about. He told me to do some research and I found it...how ironic. Anyways, dont forget. Karma_Hunden > You all :D

(alright)

Well... to make a long story longer...

I placed the order but they never got them in stock so the order was cancelled.

Fast-forward to last Thursday...

I send them a question via their online submission form:

Hi, Last time I tried to order an Eibach Alignment kit from you, you never got one in stock and ended up cancelling my order. Can you confirm that you have part number 5.67420K IN STOCK and ready to ship?

Response the same day:
"Yes, we do have them in inventory."

After thinking about it for a couple days, I replied on Tuesday:
"I'll give you one more shot, then."

"Sounds good."

Today, 10:57 am:
"The order number is 34512. Any idea when it will ship out?"

Response Today, 11:10 am:
"Your order is currently on hold pending a $35 price increase. Pricing has gone up since your original order. Please let us know what you would like to do. I can cancel your order if you would like."

Today, 12:26 pm:
"Since my original order?? I just ordered it yesterday!! Your price went up $35 since yesterday??
The price is still showing the same on your web site!
http://eibach.drivewire.com/mazda3alignmentkit.html"

Not surprisingly, no response yet.

I am SO done with these people. It's only $10 more at Tire Rack.