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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-08-2014, 10:12 AM
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Posted By Malt
Don't you love the "Wheel Triangle"?...

Don't you love the "Wheel Triangle"? Cheap-Light-Strong: Pick Two :D

I'm not particularly fond of the looks of the RFP1's and would gladly pay more (within reason) for a lighter and stronger wheel...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-07-2014, 10:21 AM
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Posted By Malt
Then you sir got an amazing deal!:thumbup: I wish...

Then you sir got an amazing deal!:thumbup: I wish I was as fortunate as you as I would have loved to use the ones I had. :D
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-07-2014, 10:02 AM
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Posted By Malt
To add to this, I originally was going with these...

To add to this, I originally was going with these at the recommendation of RCE. I wish I could have gone this route as they clearly are the superior choice for alignments because of the reasons Andy...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-02-2014, 06:18 PM
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Posted By Malt
I don't want to see you end up down the same path...

I don't want to see you end up down the same path I went down. Just go ahead and buy yourself a set of LCA's and save yourself the headache. I know some people on here dislike SPC products but you...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-27-2014, 03:50 PM
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Posted By Malt
Yeah, my caster is maxed out on the plates. I'm...

Yeah, my caster is maxed out on the plates. I'm VERY tempted to buy the whiteline anti-dive kit to get more caster but I've read about people having issues running to much caster. The whiteline kit...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-27-2014, 01:51 PM
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Posted By Malt
Actually my camber plates are set at 0 camber...

Actually my camber plates are set at 0 camber atm! I had enough adjustment in the T2 slots to get -2 like I wanted. I am however enjoying the 7 degrees of caster the plates gave me. :D

Before I...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-27-2014, 01:08 PM
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Posted By Malt
For those of us with camber plates and slotted...

For those of us with camber plates and slotted mounting holes/camber bolts would there be any benefit to adjust for positive camber at the strut and then dial that positive camber back to negative...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-16-2014, 10:54 PM
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Posted By Malt
I've noticed since I've gotten the new tires on...

I've noticed since I've gotten the new tires on that on heavy steady state cornering I'm getting some "bouncing", for lack of a better word, in the rear of the car on the side that is loaded. I...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-12-2014, 10:04 PM
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Posted By Malt
Chalk it up to the awesomeness that is Raceseng...

Chalk it up to the awesomeness that is Raceseng cascam! I'll admit they are expensive but my god are they worth it!.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-12-2014, 09:41 PM
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Posted By Malt
Part of me wants more caster so I don't have to...

Part of me wants more caster so I don't have to worry so much about static camber. MMMMMMM caster :D
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-12-2014, 05:25 PM
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Posted By Malt
Just got back from my alignment/tire install. ...

Just got back from my alignment/tire install.

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b617/MaltIR/BRZAlignment_zps6d5aada6.jpg

Oh man these tires are amazing. Such a night and day difference front...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-11-2014, 11:29 AM
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Posted By Malt
The stock Primacy's :lol: This is a daily...

The stock Primacy's :lol:

This is a daily driver first and formost. I've got no issues getting an alignment before and after track days if you think -3 up front would be more suitable with the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-11-2014, 11:05 AM
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Posted By Malt
Probably got lost in the flood of messages but...

Probably got lost in the flood of messages but I'd love some input on whether adjustable sways would be something worthwhile with my setup. Racecomp Engineering
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-10-2014, 02:15 PM
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Posted By Malt
I just purchased 4 MPSS in 225/45R17 to replace...

I just purchased 4 MPSS in 225/45R17 to replace my stock primacy's which I'm really looking forward to getting put on. I finally got my rear LCA's and hope to get my rear camber issues straightened...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-03-2014, 12:52 PM
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Posted By Malt
Semi old reply but info for those that are...

Semi old reply but info for those that are curious. Went in for the alignment this morning after I installed my toe arms and while it was on the rack the tech showed me the range of adjustment for...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-02-2014, 08:43 PM
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Posted By Malt
To be fair, I'm running RCE T2's which have a...

To be fair, I'm running RCE T2's which have a slotted top hole along with raceseng camber plates. I'm sure I can get all the camber I want from either choice, I just wanted to be sure I was telling...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-02-2014, 04:46 PM
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Posted By Malt
Going in for another alignment tomorrow and I...

Going in for another alignment tomorrow and I vaguely remember something about advantages/disadvantages to getting camber with camber plates vs camber bolts. Am I crazy or was there a benefit to...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-29-2014, 12:45 PM
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Posted By Malt
You just reduce the amount of droop travel...

You just reduce the amount of droop travel available. Raceseng and others offer a 1" rear mount now and I'd probably buy that instead.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2014, 07:40 PM
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Posted By Malt
that's measured from where to where? I'm guessing...

that's measured from where to where? I'm guessing the hub to top of wheel arch?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2014, 07:24 PM
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Posted By Malt
Do you remember what the ride height was before...

Do you remember what the ride height was before your coil installation? I've been looking for this info everywhere and cant find it.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2014, 04:18 PM
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Posted By Malt
I can't comment on the wheels as I'm running...

I can't comment on the wheels as I'm running stock rims and have no idea about their fitment. I can only assume you arrived that those offsets due to research on these forums.

As for the rear...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2014, 11:16 AM
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Posted By Malt
Raceseng Cascam plates might fit your need but...

Raceseng Cascam plates might fit your need but they are pricey (worth it for a far superior product imo). I vaguely remember something about clearance issues with the stock springs when using camber...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-24-2014, 07:27 AM
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Posted By Malt
Just FYI, Stiff does not equal better. That being...

Just FYI, Stiff does not equal better. That being said, whiteline has a nice assortment of bushing you can replace. If your going to replace lots of bushings on this car that require pressing out,...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-23-2014, 11:46 AM
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Posted By Malt
The side that is out is the right side (its...

The side that is out is the right side (its sitting at -2.3) and the dot is completely towards the middle of the car. Dot indicates the lobe? Which means its pushed out as far as possible getting the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-23-2014, 10:52 AM
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Posted By Malt
I'm not sure how low I am since I can't get an...

I'm not sure how low I am since I can't get an answer from anyone what the stock ride height is and where the measured it from. One side is sitting at -2 which if where I want to be. Granted that's...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-23-2014, 06:03 AM
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Posted By Malt
After getting quoted ~$600 to install the...

After getting quoted ~$600 to install the whiteline upper camber bushings I've been shying away from press in bushings. I can install toe arms myself and after factoring install costs on bushings,...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-21-2014, 11:28 PM
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Posted By Malt
I'm finally getting around to doing something...

I'm finally getting around to doing something about my rear suspension and alignment issues. A couple months ago I got eccentric bolts installed in the rear LCA's instead of buying an adjustable LCA....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-12-2014, 03:00 PM
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Posted By Malt
For the record tire rack and several others have...

For the record tire rack and several others have stated that 17*8 is the ideal width so I'm not sure why you think you need a 9 inch wide wheel. Myles at RCE helped me with my setup on my T2's so I...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-12-2014, 01:44 PM
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Posted By Malt
At least you came to the right place and asked...

At least you came to the right place and asked for help BEFORE throwing money away. That money saved means you are even closer to a solution that fits your needs.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-11-2014, 09:13 PM
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Posted By Malt
I'm hoping my replies are not coming across as...

I'm hoping my replies are not coming across as rash (as that's not intended), but I'm aware that ST's and RCE's are made by KW. Your defined budget is pretty vague which is probably where the...
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