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switchlanez · 12-29-2013, 03:17 AM

@DrDuquette, I didn't need to use a spring compressor when removing my stock top hats. Way I did that was I completely removed all 4 top nuts while my stock struts/springs were still loaded under my car. Then I jacked it up slowly unloading the springs, removed the shocks, and transferred the top hats.

Also, to the people having odd noises. I'm just making a guess that you might not have torqued the top nuts til you felt resistance/tension (likely push back from the helper spring)? Because I remember tightening the top nuts (with hex bit holding the strut rod) forever feeling like it wasn't getting any tighter but kept turning til I suddenly felt it almost seize then torqued those suckers to spec.

TeamZleep · 12-29-2013, 07:19 AM

I ended up with -1.8/-1.8 front and -2.5/-2.5 rear. Happy I didn't bother with my SPC camber bolts... If anyone wants some brand new one's, hit me up.

Ny Brz · 12-31-2013, 02:23 AM

This is what the car is looking like right now, it's in the shop wait for the turbo kit to go in.

*LongFella · 12-31-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ny Brz

This is what the car is looking like right now, it's in the shop wait for the turbo kit to go in.

Was this stance/height straight out of the box or did you make adjustments?

Ny Brz · 12-31-2013, 05:20 PM

I believe if I remember the front had 3 threads left and the rears had 5 I think. Only other thing install was crash camber bolt on the front and had alignment done.

*LongFella · 01-10-2014, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ny Brz

I believe if I remember the front had 3 threads left and the rears had 5 I think. Only other thing install was crash camber bolt on the front and had alignment done.

What's your rim/tire setup?

Ny Brz · 01-10-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by *LongFella

What's your rim/tire setup?

The current set up as of right now is XXR 527 on 235/45 18. That will prob get swapped out when it gets warmer.

Lverasky · 01-10-2014, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamZleep

I ended up with -1.8/-1.8 front and -2.5/-2.5 rear. Happy I didn't bother with my SPC camber bolts... If anyone wants some brand new one's, hit me up.

I thought it is require to have the SPC camber bolts to install with the ST suspension?

TeamZleep · 01-10-2014, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by peace_noel

I thought it is require to have the SPC camber bolts to install with the ST suspension?

Nope. Not even in the slightest bit true. Besides, the ST upper spindle mount holes are slotted, so you can adjust front camber that way.

Lverasky · 01-10-2014, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamZleep

Nope. Not even in the slightest bit true. Besides, the ST upper spindle mount holes are slotted, so you can adjust front camber that way.

Oh..so you just use the stock bolts and stock camper plate. all you order just the ST suspension coilover kit? correct me if that is not right.

TeamZleep · 01-10-2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by peace_noel

Oh..so you just use the stock bolts and stock camper plate. all you order just the ST suspension coilover kit? correct me if that is not right.

That's all I ordered. I used the factory bolts and adjusted the camber with the coilover slot. The rears *could* use something like the SPC rear lower control arms. I didn't use them, and lucked out with the camber being -2.5 degrees on both sides.

*LongFella · 01-10-2014, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamZleep

That's all I ordered. I used the factory bolts and adjusted the camber with the coilover slot. The rears *could* use something like the SPC rear lower control arms. I didn't use them, and lucked out with the camber being -2.5 degrees on both sides.

That's all I ordered too. Just the ST Coilovers. I'm planning on installing them this weekend...

*LongFella · 01-16-2014, 01:54 AM

Installed tonight and it looks nice. I'm hoping the front settles a little more! I did 5 threads in the front and 7 in the rear. The rear is tucking, but the fronts are still off roading :-(

*LongFella · 01-16-2014, 09:57 PM

Question for the ST installed folks:

Where did you set you top bolt (camber bolt?) when you did your install? This is on the front strut...one of the bolts allows you to adjust camber I believe???

12-29-2013, 03:17 AM	#71
switchlanez Glorious BRZ Master Race Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Subaru Libird Location: Race Wars Posts: 3,645 Thanks: 1,050 Thanked 2,719 Times in 1,079 Posts Mentioned: 110 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@DrDuquette, I didn't need to use a spring compressor when removing my stock top hats. Way I did that was I completely removed all 4 top nuts while my stock struts/springs were still loaded under my car. Then I jacked it up slowly unloading the springs, removed the shocks, and transferred the top hats. Also, to the people having odd noises. I'm just making a guess that you might not have torqued the top nuts til you felt resistance/tension (likely push back from the helper spring)? Because I remember tightening the top nuts (with hex bit holding the strut rod) forever feeling like it wasn't getting any tighter but kept turning til I suddenly felt it almost seize then torqued those suckers to spec. __________________ << BUILD THREAD >>

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Ny Brz Hella Flush Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 1,090 Thanks: 170 Thanked 332 Times in 251 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I believe if I remember the front had 3 threads left and the rears had 5 I think. Only other thing install was crash camber bolt on the front and had alignment done. __________________ Ny BRZ's Build

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TeamZleep Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS/2011 TDI Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 186 Thanks: 87 Thanked 100 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I ended up with -1.8/-1.8 front and -2.5/-2.5 rear. Happy I didn't bother with my SPC camber bolts... If anyone wants some brand new one's, hit me up.

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