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solidONE 07-29-2015 05:26 PM

Lop sided rear camber.
 
I've noticed that many 86 owners complain of the cross camber difference of up to -.5 degrees in the rear suspension, including my own MY13 model. I'd like to see if this is an issue with only some build dates involved or if this happens randomly.

Here are my rear camber specs and build date:

2013 FRS build date: 1/13

Left Rear: -1.0 Right Rear: -1.4

I've seen at least 3 to 4 other MY13 FRS with the exact same rear camber specs with build dates close to mine.

Thank you for you participation. :w00t:

N1rve 07-29-2015 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidONE (Post 2339640)
I've noticed that many 86 owners complain of the cross camber difference of up to -.5 degrees in the rear suspension, including my own MY13 model. I'd like to see if this is an issue with only some build dates involved or if this happens randomly.

Here are my rear camber specs and build date:

2013 FRS build date: 1/13

Left Rear: -1.0 Right Rear: -1.4

I've seen at least 3 to 4 other MY13 FRS with the exact same rear camber specs with build dates close to mine.

Thank you for you participation. :w00t:

Are you on stock suspension?

solidONE 07-29-2015 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N1rve (Post 2339710)
Are you on stock suspension?

Not any more, but that was the rear camber spec when it was still using factory coil over dampers and arms.

strat61caster 07-29-2015 06:23 PM

Eh, adding the data point, minor issue imo if you actually care you're going to upgrade it to be adjustable in short order.

When I last measured it was -1.0 degree Left Rear, -1.4 degree Right Rear, OEM suspension everything back there, only toe adjusted. I'll go dig up my first alignment I believe it may have had different measurements and post it up if they are different.

continuecrushing 07-29-2015 07:21 PM

sure it'll probably be off on one side or the other, but for 99.9% of users on here it wont be an issue.

Don't let it bother you lol.

solidONE 07-29-2015 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shutter (Post 2339800)
sure it'll probably be off on one side or the other, but for 99.9% of users on here it wont be an issue.

Don't let it bother you lol.

This is true, but for those setting up their cars to compete where rear camber adjustment pieces are either prohibited or cost them points this will be an issue. I'm actually more curious than worried since I don't use factory suspension anymore. Though, it WAS an issue for me.

How about submitting your factory camber specs? :D

strat61caster 07-29-2015 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shutter (Post 2339800)
sure it'll probably be off on one side or the other, but for 99.9% of users on here it wont be an issue.

Don't let it bother you lol.

My fronts were bang on, -0.3 degrees even from the factory.

I'm starting to think my car was defective with that level of camber now that I've got actual camber in the car.
:bellyroll:

TheVoiceOfReason 07-29-2015 10:36 PM

I've heard that it's because the rear sub-frame isn't perfectly centered. A really good alignment tech can play with the rear sub-frame and get them even. Probably easier just to get lca's.

solidONE 07-29-2015 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strat61caster (Post 2339882)
My fronts were bang on, -0.3 degrees even from the factory.

I'm starting to think my car was defective with that level of camber now that I've got actual camber in the car.
:bellyroll:

Huge difference the turn-in and front grip. Mine were something like fr-0 rr-.05 or somethign stupid like that. Camber bolts were the very first thing I installed to address this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVoiceOfReason (Post 2340027)
I've heard that it's because the rear sub-frame isn't perfectly centered. A really good alignment tech can play with the rear sub-frame and get them even. Probably easier just to get lca's.

This is what I've heard as well. You'd better be good friends with the tech, otherwise good luck convincing one to do that for you.


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