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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses
Are you planning on lowering the car? The rear bushings are PITA to install; I figure once I drop the car that I'm just going to grab some adjustable rear LCA. If you're not going for stock class, it's the better choice IMO.
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Yes the Whiteline Eccentric Bushings for the rear upper control arms are a pain in the ass to install. The arms have to be removed. The OEM bushings have to be pressed out and the Whiteline's pressed in. It cost me $350 for the parts and the install from TF works.
The only reason I did this is because my factory alignment was poor.
REAR LEFT: -0.1
REAR RIGHT: -1.0
So I wanted to correct it and needed a kit. The adjustable rear lower control arms are much easier however you are now changing the factory suspension components and they stick out like a sore thumb. Very little info has been posted about them either in terms of longevity quality etc. So I stuck with the bushings.
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Originally Posted by ayau
not looking to lower it anytime soon. it will be just more headaches and money spent into the car that won't really benefit a non-track car.
if i can get about -1.5 at the front and rear, i'll be pretty happy. -1.5 should be pretty decent for spirited driving.
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Here is a recommendation, get the parts you need front and back. Talk to a reputable guy like Jeremy from FT86speedfactory or whatever vendor you want. Make sure they have a good return policy on unopened parts.
Make your appointment as mentioned, let them know your intentions, and have them do a baseline alignment check. Should take them about 20 minutes tops to see where you are at in stock form. You may not even need to worry about the rear as some cars have plenty of negative camber in the rear from the factory. Most cars actually have about -1.0 and yours may as well. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biYi9wXcC7w"]FT-86, BRZ, FR-S factory wheel alignment review by Whiteline - YouTube[/ame]
If this is the case then just ship back the rear kit to your vendor. Save time and money. Then just have the shop install the front bolts which take 5 minutes a side and get your alignment set how you want it.