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hi just wanna ask guys sorry i’m just new on customizing cars, does lowering your cars with lowering springs needs to adjust the camber or you’ll just leave it like that, i’m planning to lowered my car but i’m hesitant because of the possible camber wear
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hi just wanna ask guys sorry i’m just new on customizing cars, does lowering your cars with lowering springs needs to adjust the camber or you’ll just leave it like that, i’m planning to lowered my car but i’m hesitant because of the possible camber wear
It will impact your camber. Depending on how far you lower it, you will likely need additional aftermarket parts to correct the camber.
 


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I usually take it back to the dealer for an alignment, yes it's more expensive, but they can bring your alignment as close to specs as possible. At times I have noticed that other alignment shops dont have the specs for newer vehicles and end up using What they do have which isn't always correct.

The best thing to do though is find an alignment shop that deals with performance cars and get it done there.
 
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you would need to take it to a shop that does alignment
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I usually take it back to the dealer for an alignment, yes it's more expensive, but they can bring your alignment as close to specs as possible. At times I have noticed that other alignment shops dont have the specs for newer vehicles and end up using What they do have which isn't always correct.

The best thing to do though is find an alignment shop that deals with performance cars and get it done there.
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Wheel alignment right? So do i need a camber kit if ever or just use the stock one?
If you significantly lower the car there is no ability to adjust the rear camber back within factory specification without a camber kit, such as the one SPC offers.
 


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If you significantly lower the car there is no ability to adjust the rear camber back within factory specification without a camber kit, such as the one SPC offers.
Ooh i see so i need to buy some camber kits too, thank you!!
 

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Would Eibach's Pro kit (0.9" drop front 1.1" drop rear) require a camber kit? Specifically designed for Si
 

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Hey guys! I’m pretty new to the modding scene as well, i was thinking of lowering my Si. My only concern is the adaptive dampers.

Does anyone know if it’s Possible to lower a 10th gen Si? If so, would coils work with the adaptive dampers?? Or only after market springs?

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Yes. The springs have nothing to do with the active dampers. Eibach made springs specifically for the Si, tested with factory dampers.
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Hey guys! I’m pretty new to the modding scene as well, i was thinking of lowering my Si. My only concern is the adaptive dampers.

Does anyone know if it’s Possible to lower a 10th gen Si? If so, would coils work with the adaptive dampers?? Or only after market springs?

Thanks!
You can use the springs perfectly fine with the dampers, it'll just be a bit stiffer. But you can't use the dampers with aftermarket coils. (At least not yet)
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