| brz7400 |
10-07-2012 01:51 AM |
Took some pics while installing mine today, hope this helps.
http://imageshack.us/a/img560/7802/img1240m.jpg
Of the 2 bolts that attach the strut to the hub, replaced the upper one. Also loosened the bottom nut to allow smooth articulation before tightening both back up.
http://imageshack.us/a/img203/9268/img1241s.jpg
Here is the difference between the 14mm camber bolt vs. the 16mm stock bolt. The 14mm bolt allows slight adjustment, I guess ~2mm against the 16mm hole.:iono:
http://imageshack.us/a/img33/3038/img1242kx.jpg
I don't have a camber gauge, but did verify gain of negative camber.
I set a vertical straight edge up against the tire at the ground & against the fender on top (at centerline of the wheel by positioning it visibly centered through the center cap).
Using a horizontal ruler/tape measure, measured the distance from edge of the vertical straight edge to the top edge of the wheel.
Stock = distance was 0.8"
After 14mm camber bolt = distance was 1.1" after settling/driving.
No idea what degree gain that is, but roughly playing with numbers on an online triangle calculator seems to indicate about a 1 degree gain in negative camber.
Only went for a short drive today, but I feel the tires squealing easier than before? Maybe I am hearing the rear instead of the fronts now? From what I felt on today's short drive, I think I prefer the stock setup for the street, lol. :bonk:
Will have to wait for Saturday autocross practice day to see what it handles like when pushed harder.
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