Camber gain with lowering springs?

[jchadwell]

Tried searching but couldn't find anything. I'm looking to add the euro Eibach springs sometime over the winter before AX season. I'm debating camber plates at the same time. Does anyone have a good idea of the camber curve on our cars? I'm currently at about 1.9/2.0 stock and would be happy with about 2.5. Does anyone who has used these springs have good data on the camber impact after lowering?

I have a feeling I'll go ahead and get the plates since it would be so easy to just install both while the strut top will be out anyway but I could be convinced otherwise if a half degree or more camber is gained by lowering only. Wondering what you all have seen?

Thanks!

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[suicidaleggroll]

I was at about 2.2-2.3 camber with a ~1” drop on HKS adjustables

 

[kyle9]

I was at about 2.2-2.3 camber with a ~1” drop on HKS adjustables

Had a similar experience. Same camber on a ~1.25" drop with MSS adjustable springs.

OP: Eibach Euro spring is probably going to have a bit less of a drop and probably less camber.

 

[jchadwell]

Thanks guys. Appreciate the info. I think you've confirmed what I was anticipating. Since I'm going to move out of stock class for the upcoming AX season I'll need the plates to get the necessary camber. That's what I was thinking anyway and it's an easy install and fairly inexpensive. Your experiences just helped confirm for me. Thanks again.

 

[jchadwell]

OP: Eibach Euro spring is probably going to have a bit less of a drop and probably less camber.

Almost forgot. Yes, I'm intentionally going for the less aggressive spring but I appreciate you mentioning it just in case. I need to find a good balance where I can keep the car close to normal/comfortable for street driving. We'll be retiring in a couple years and intend to take the car around the country with us on a trailer behind our RV. My wife will not be a fan if it's too low and not a good, comfortable daily at that point. The .8" drop and more conservative rates should be a good compromise. My AX goals are also a compromise. I'm not looking to be nationally competitive and build to the full extent of the rules. It's more for fun really. Locally competitive is fine by me. I'll be happy with a conservative spring, plates, front sway, and good tires. I also added an AA DP and JB4 recently. My goal is just to moderately improve overall performance while having negligible daily driver impact.

 

[Evolution]

Almost forgot. Yes, I'm intentionally going for the less aggressive spring but I appreciate you mentioning it just in case. I need to find a good balance where I can keep the car close to normal/comfortable for street driving. We'll be retiring in a couple years and intend to take the car around the country with us on a trailer behind our RV. My wife will not be a fan if it's too low and not a good, comfortable daily at that point. The .8" drop and more conservative rates should be a good compromise. My AX goals are also a compromise. I'm not looking to be nationally competitive and build to the full extent of the rules. It's more for fun really. Locally competitive is fine by me. I'll be happy with a conservative spring, plates, front sway, and good tires. I also added an AA DP and JB4 recently. My goal is just to moderately improve overall performance while having negligible daily driver impact.

From the sounds of it, those springs will be perfect for you. I ran the same setup for a bit. Feels almost like stock around town, not too low and helps keep it a bit flatter during auto-x. Add a front sway bar in and should be fun!

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