CSG and RCE tag-team suspension Q&A thread! Ask us anything!

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by glamcem

newbie question, how can I tape measure to toe? Can I simply use one of those level tools to see if it's changed? FYI, my toe was set to "0"

Thanks again

You'll need an assistant with a tape measure.

Pick a groove in the tire, put the "L" end of the tape measure in the groove against the tread block on the "front" side of the tire. Now read the measurement against the same groove on the other tire on that axle.

Repeat, but on the back side of the tire, at the same height as when you did the front side. The difference in front/rear is the toe you're seeing. Using a tape measure isn't perfect, but it'll at least tell you how much you're off if there was a change, and you'll always be able to zero out the toe using take measures.

Thrust angle is a different story, but this is more about "making it back home" without destroying your tires, or to do a quick spot check.


An alignment shop would be using a square rod instead of a tape measure, and scribing a line to measure with on the tires, for more precision.

[FRSGT86]

Originally Posted by FRSGT86

So I'm 95% sure I'm going to go with KW V3s, looking to do a drop of no more than 1 1/2 inches. Now the question, besides the coilovers what else do I need to get? Crash bolts, adjustable top hats, something else I'm missing?

Just to add a little more info, I'm running 18x8.5 +44/235 40 fronts and 18x9.5 +38/255 35 rears

Hey guys still anxiously awaiting a response on this one.

[clintavo]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Are you driving with any of the aids on?

Aids are off, but no pedal dance. Light to moderate braking to shift weight to the front results in more tire-punishing push. (225 Goodyear Eagle F1)

Will the pedal dance alone eliminate the plow?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by FRSGT86

Hey guys still anxiously awaiting a response on this one.

I'd recommend RaceSeng CasCam plates, and SPL rear lower control arms.

PM us for a quote with all 3 packaged together.

You won't need crash bolts with this setup.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by clintavo

Aids are off, but no pedal dance. Light to moderate braking to shift weight to the front results in more tire-punishing push. (225 Goodyear Eagle F1)

Will the pedal dance alone eliminate the plow?

If the plow is caused by EBD interfering with trail braking, yes.

[FRSGT86]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

I'd recommend RaceSeng CasCam plates, and SPL rear lower control arms.

PM us for a quote with all 3 packaged together.

You won't need crash bolts with this setup.

Mike,

Tried to pm you for the quote but your mailbox is full.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by FRSGT86

Mike,

Tried to pm you for the quote but your mailbox is full.

You'd be surprised how quickly 5000 messages fill up.... try again please

[FRSGT86]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

You'd be surprised how quickly 5000 messages fill up.... try again please

PM sent, thanks

For a guy like you I bet 5000 messages fills up quick!

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by FRSGT86

PM sent, thanks

For a guy like you I bet 5000 messages fills up quick!

Ahaha and to think I do this on a volunteer basis...

[troek]

Well if ur ever in japan, on behalf of us greatful padawans, i got ur back.

[brillo]

I'm struggling with coming up with a spring / sway bar combination that would be characterized as OEM+. I'm looking for a very modest drop and streetability that will allow for a bit more control and precession on my hpde days.

Thinking RCE yellows for springs but not sure on sways. I don't want to upset balance of the car. I run stock wheels and stock size tires just upgraded to Michelin PSS. I've already added camber bolts and steering rack bushings.

Suggestions for best solution at minimum cost?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by brillo

I'm struggling with coming up with a spring / sway bar combination that would be characterized as OEM+. I'm looking for a very modest drop and streetability that will allow for a bit more control and precession on my hpde days.

Thinking RCE yellows for springs but not sure on sways. I don't want to upset balance of the car. I run stock wheels and stock size tires just upgraded to Michelin PSS. I've already added camber bolts and steering rack bushings.

Suggestions for best solution at minimum cost?

Leave the sways alone, and give the Swift Spec-R springs a try.

[brillo]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Leave the sways alone, and give the Swift Spec-R springs a try.

Not sure I want to drop that low, suggestions for springs less than an inch?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by brillo

Not sure I want to drop that low, suggestions for springs less than an inch?

RCE Yellows