SKUNK 2 SPRINGS ( WHAT DO YOU THINK ? )

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12-07-2006 | 11:44 AM

sstlaure

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RE: SKUNK 2 SPRINGS ( WHAT DO YOU THINK ? )

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ORIGINAL: VanSin23

There is a local performane shop around here and he swears by the skunk 2 springs. He has put them on his cars in the past and he said they ride very well. My only concern is that they are a 2" drop and usually anything over 1.3" will affect tire wear more than under that 1.3". I asked him about a camber kit and he said tht it said on his computer that they did not need them. I would not put 2" springs on my car w/o a camber kit. I am looking at the Eibach pro-kit or Tech.

My Prokit springs put me right at the edge of in-spec for camber (-2.1 degrees) I installed the Mazdaspeed camber links and returned the camber right back to stock (-1 degree). I drive way too many miles to chew up my tires with high negative camber (although it did handle better with the higher negative camber).

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12-08-2006 | 12:33 AM

westimports

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RE: SKUNK 2 SPRINGS ( WHAT DO YOU THINK ? )

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ORIGINAL: VanSin23

Did you have the camber adjusted in the front when you had it aligned after the drop? I think there are adjustments for the front but a kit is needed for the back.

No, no camber adjustment for me. I like the improved handling too much to worry about a little extra rubber.
Also, the quick wear was on my Summer tires which are very soft and sticky. I just started my 3rd winter on my
winter-only tires and the wear is much less conspicuous.

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12-08-2006 | 01:29 AM

VanSin23

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RE: SKUNK 2 SPRINGS ( WHAT DO YOU THINK ? )

Did you have the alignment shop adjust the front camber or is there not one and an aftermarket kit was needed? I kow the back has to have one installed. You do it yourself? How hard if so. Thanks.