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Originally Posted by Captain Insano
Really second guessing my decision now... I have some Eibach pro-kit springs I was going to have installed at TF Works. When I asked how they would be doing alignment I was told, "With just the springs we will do neutral non-race alignment for the street...". I assume that is dropping the car on springs and then factory spec alignment. Which I had previously thought would be fine.
I guess I took it for granted when I had Prodrive springs on an STi and the springs came with very specific/exact alignment instructions and settings for after the springs were installed. Eibach pro-kit springs for the BRZ does not come with alignment specs for after install. So I had assumed they wanted OEM alignment.
The real PITA here is there is sooo much variance in the OEM alignment settings. That is a big range across all the factors mentioned.
Should I hold off on my alignment appointment now and get some of the extras mentioned in this thread like camber bolts?
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There is basically zero camber in the front from the factory. So the drop will give you more negative camber which is actually good. The question is how much? And what is the variance from left to right?
To do it properly I would at the very least pick up the eccentric bolts for the front. That will only cost you $30-$50. TF should not charge you to install them as will be apart of the spring install anyway. You can point Mike to this thread from TF Works, here I am sure he will take care of it for you no charge.
Adding the front bolts adds next to nothing in terms of alignment time, and at least you know you have even camber on the front and can add more down the road if you choose.
The rear is the concern. Most cars already have around -1.0 in the rear, and like in my case and few others we see -1.0 and 0.0 from side to side.
So with the drop in the back you are going to add at least another -.5.
Talk to TF and make sure they have the rear kit in stock just in case, or the control arms whatever you would want.
That way when they get it on the rack and installed you have your ass covered and you can take care of it right then in there.
Just an FYI if they are going to do the rear bushing camber kit, it will take them forever. So make sure you are not waiting there all day.