Someone explain silly looking camber to me

b1adesofcha0s · 12-03-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

who cares? why does it bother YOU so much, its their car, they can do whatever they want to it, Im pretty sure they realize that its fvcking up their ride, but maybe, just maybe they're doing it because they want to..

Because if they get into an accident on the road they don't just put themselves in danger, they put everyone else on the road in danger. Car enthusiats in general have a tendency to drive a little fast, which means an accident is more likely and potentially more catastrophic. I don't care what they do with their care, I'm just saying I think it's stupid.

eastwest2300 · 12-03-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Because if they get into an accident on the road they don't just put themselves in danger, they put everyone else on the road in danger. Car enthusiats in general have a tendency to drive a little fast, which means an accident is more likely and potentially more catastrophic. I don't care what they do with their care, I'm just saying I think it's stupid.

Motorcyclists and tourists (that dont know where the hell they're going) are little more dangerous than a guy in a car dropped.. And I can assure you they're probably not driving like idiots with the roads as bad as they are.

Dave N · 12-04-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Motorcyclists and tourists (that dont know where the hell they're going) are little more dangerous than a guy in a car dropped.. And I can assure you they're probably not driving like idiots with the roads as bad as they are.

While you have a valid point to a certain extent regarding motorcyclists and tourists (might as well throw in teen and elderly drivers too), the tire beads are begging to pop off the wheel given any provocation (pothole, quick turning manuever, etc....). It was bad enough when people stretched narrow tires on wide wheels without the silly camber, but they've upped the ante with the angle of the camber added in.

Not to mention that any tire engineer will likely tell you that the tires are not designed to be driven with the load on that portion of the sidewall over extended periods of time (other than hard cornering). It's asking for all kinds of bad and unpredictable things to happen. And I'd bet that the majority of drivers with their cars set up like this are not experienced enough to properly handle the car when a tire pops off the wheel. I also wonder how often they check their tires for excessive wear to be sure they aren't worn down to the core.

However, you're right, it's their car and they can do what they want - I'm not arguing against that point. But when they are putting innocent drivers in their vicinity at risk, it needs to be called out for what it really is - stupid. When I encounter one of these cars on the freeway, I give them a wide berth and move ahead while mentally pointing and laughing a them.

b1adesofcha0s · 12-04-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave N

While you have a valid point to a certain extent regarding motorcyclists and tourists (might as well throw in teen and elderly drivers too), the tire beads are begging to pop off the wheel given any provocation (pothole, quick turning manuever, etc....). It was bad enough when people stretched narrow tires on wide wheels without the silly camber, but they've upped the ante with the angle of the camber added in.

Not to mention that any tire engineer will likely tell you that the tires are not designed to be driven with the load on that portion of the sidewall over extended periods of time (other than hard cornering). It's asking for all kinds of bad and unpredictable things to happen. And I'd bet that the majority of drivers with their cars set up like this are not experienced enough to properly handle the car when a tire pops off the wheel. I also wonder how often they check their tires for excessive wear to be sure they aren't worn down to the core.

However, you're right, it's their car and they can do what they want - I'm not arguing against that point. But when they are putting innocent drivers in their vicinity at risk, it needs to be called out for what it really is - stupid. When I encounter one of these cars on the freeway, I give them a wide berth and move ahead while mentally pointing and lauging a them.

b1adesofcha0s · 12-04-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Motorcyclists and tourists (that dont know where the hell they're going) are little more dangerous than a guy in a car dropped.. And I can assure you they're probably not driving like idiots with the roads as bad as they are.

Dude you're not at all understanding what I'm saying. It's not the fact that the car is dropped that's the problem. It's the ridiculous wheel camber and tire stretching that's dangerous. Have you ever been to a really large car meet/show? Those guys are the ones driving the most like idiots both on their way there and when they leave.

eastwest2300 · 12-04-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Dude you're not at all understanding what I'm saying. It's not the fact that the car is dropped that's the problem. It's the ridiculous wheel camber and tire stretching that's dangerous. Have you ever been to a really large car meet/show? Those guys are the ones driving the most like idiots both on their way there and when they leave.

I have yet to see a car like this in this area...

4r3s · 12-04-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

...Have you ever been to a really large car meet/show? Those guys are the ones driving the most like idiots both on their way there and when they leave.

You already know the answer to that is "no, gas is expensive!"

2theextreme · 12-05-2012, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Dude you're not at all understanding what I'm saying. It's not the fact that the car is dropped that's the problem. It's the ridiculous wheel camber and tire stretching that's dangerous. Have you ever been to a really large car meet/show? Those guys are the ones driving the most like idiots both on their way there and when they leave.

Thank you! Someone actually used the proper use of "their" and "there"!

eastwest2300 · 12-03-2012, 07:39 PM

Blades im not trying to jump on you or anybody on here, but to clown these guys for doing this sorta thing is just dumb.. (again, my personal opinion, im entitled to it)

eastwest2300 · 12-03-2012, 07:53 PM

noooooo, I dont think so buddy.. hahaha.

b1adesofcha0s · 12-03-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

noooooo, I dont think so buddy.. hahaha.

I think you're in the minority there

HighLatency · 12-03-2012, 07:57 PM

eastwest2300 · 12-03-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HighLatency

Thats not from that mod, nice try though.

HighLatency · 12-03-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Thats not from that mod, nice try though.

Looks about the same and has the same functionality so I see no difference.

eastwest2300 · 12-03-2012, 07:57 PM

ahhhh it doesnt matter, I'll be one of the few that actually like this style. Would I do it to my own car? Nope.. but, Its still pretty cool. Its different, I like different.

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eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,031 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	ahhhh it doesnt matter, I'll be one of the few that actually like this style. Would I do it to my own car? Nope.. but, Its still pretty cool. Its different, I like different. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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