I'm shopping for a set of coilovers for my PiP that has integrated camber plates (at least for the front). So far the only one I've found is the HKS. Could anyone else recommend an alternative? Thank you.
I believe Tein Flex series and the RSR Black series would have camber plates.... (but not 100% sure).... but my vote would be to get the HKS
Hi Bino. Can we order HKS here inthe states or only in Japan? Im interested with the HKS as well I like the drop height.
HKS! Haven't heard that brand for a looong time! Had HKS mushroom air filter and HKS Cat Back Exhaust system on my Honda Civic 4 door back in the 90s. That's an OG Brand for compact sports car back then.
.... I also liked the drop on the HKS...... I've seen sites that sells the coilovers..... HKS Hipermax S-Style Coilovers - THMotorsports - Discount Performance Car & Truck Parts Sale | Lowest Price | Free Shipping - THMotorsports ... not sure if they have it on stock though....
Thanks for the feedback. Right now I'm more concerned with the difficulty of adjusting camber plates on the Prius. There is really very little clearance between the top of the strut tower and the cowl. I need to talk to the alignment shop and get their input before I decide. I asked them before in theory about camber plates vs. camber bolts and they're indifferent and can accommodate either. I'll have them look at the car again and get a response. If both are equal then I would go with the camber bolts for easy adjustment.
Just wanted to know is there an installation video or pics on how to get to the front struts...I wanted to do the install myself but my you tube trolling cannot find a how to?
I'm getting the car corner-balanced and the shop will suggest a camber setting. The problem is not how much camber I need, but it's because I don't like the idea of eccentric bolts having smaller diameter = weaker. I usually prefer camber plates because of not having to compromise strength with eccentric bolts, and it's easier to adjust camber on top of the car rather than turning the eccentric bolts from the bottom. With this car though, I'll have to see how easier it to adjust camber plates. I may not have a choice.
The only difficult step is accessing the nuts at the top. You have to disassemble the windshield cowl and maybe the wipers if you have big hands. The rest you can follow the video for anything, like a Corolla.
Yeah I did it twice on my Scion XA....but those rear bolts look tough to get to...I've reached out to sfv41901 to help...thanks for reaching out to me.
I found this for sale post: For Sale - Tanabe Z40 Coilovers 2010-14 Prius | PriusChat Tanabe Z40 with front camber plates:
