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Toyobaru808 · 09-08-2012, 09:45 AM

When can we expect the revised installation instructions to be out?

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Smudgeous · 09-08-2012, 11:13 AM

Still wondering if there's anything definitive discovered about the Whiteline strut tops and the popping noises.

I made extra sure that the springs lined up correctly at both ends before bolting the WL tops to the top.

I also don't think camber is the issue, as I'm sitting at -2.1 in the front, and my tops have been set to max negative camber (viewed from the front of the car looking toward the back, each is set so the bolt is aligned at the back inner corner). The popping is still happening on both struts, depending on which way the wheel is turned.

Coastermikey · 09-08-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

No worries man. You are probably the 5th customer to ever wait in there and we have been there 2 years. we dont do many installs, instead the shop is used for R&D and test fitting parts.

Myles

that explains how mint the place is lol. i kinda wish i had taken before photos, i was in hurry to get back for muay thai but heres a day after the install photo i took today. sorry for the darkness as its about to rain its ass off here.

JoeBoxer · 09-08-2012, 04:41 PM

Damn that looks good, real Weds?

Coastermikey · 09-08-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

Damn that looks good, real Weds?

Lol no I wish, these are fake weds.

JoeBoxer · 09-08-2012, 05:03 PM

They look good though, i'm not happy with my wheels guess i'm going to have to get something else.

uspspro · 09-08-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Coastermikey

Lol no I wish, these are fake weds.

Those are the "phat fux" right?

What size did you get? Looks good!

Coastermikey · 09-08-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by uspspro

Those are the "phat fux" right?

What size did you get? Looks good!

Yes sir, I bought the same size as Future's car. 18x9 +35

ultra · 09-09-2012, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smudgeous

Still wondering if there's anything definitive discovered about the Whiteline strut tops and the popping noises.

I made extra sure that the springs lined up correctly at both ends before bolting the WL tops to the top.

I also don't think camber is the issue, as I'm sitting at -2.1 in the front, and my tops have been set to max negative camber (viewed from the front of the car looking toward the back, each is set so the bolt is aligned at the back inner corner). The popping is still happening on both struts, depending on which way the wheel is turned.

AFAIK we still don't know for sure whether or not this is only affecting cars with the Whiteline top hats.

Unsure whether I'm going to bother with the Com-cs at this point until we get more concrete info. Could live with the -1.5 or so camber up front from the WL camber bolts alone if I have to (assuming they can get that much).

For all I know everything might work just fine. Or not. Or I might have issues regardless.

Will be a huge PITA for my installer because I'm going to be watching them like a hawk. Any clunking = redo.

Too many factors. Waiting for RCE write up since they seem to know how to do it right.

mechaghost · 09-09-2012, 03:26 PM

for me i'm sure its the top hats. the popping went away for me when the shop reinstalled the stock tops.

ultra · 09-10-2012, 02:12 PM

Bump for the 'official' RaceCompEngineering writeup.

:happy0180:

r4m3n · 09-11-2012, 12:03 AM

Driven the car about 200 miles now with the springs.

Started noticing a lot of clunking noise coming from the rear, especially the rear left side. Fronts are fine. It's not annoying but noticeable over low speeds.

Unfortunately I'm traveling for the next 2 weeks so won't be able to take it bak to the shop to look into.

Racecomp Engineering · 09-11-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by r4m3n

Driven the car about 200 miles now with the springs.

Started noticing a lot of clunking noise coming from the rear, especially the rear left side. Fronts are fine. It's not annoying but noticeable over low speeds.

Unfortunately I'm traveling for the next 2 weeks so won't be able to take it bak to the shop to look into.

Shouldn't be any noise! Call us when you can.

Instructions coming soon.

r4m3n · 09-12-2012, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

Shouldn't be any noise! Call us when you can.

Instructions coming soon.

I'm out of country on vacation... i won't be able to call...Exchange on PM?

09-10-2012, 02:12 PM	#123
ultra Curious cat. Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 86 GT base M/T - Red Location: Dubai Posts: 775 Thanks: 840 Thanked 383 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s)	Bump for the 'official' RaceCompEngineering writeup. :happy0180: __________________ 2013 Toyota 86 GT M/T 2009 Renault Clio Sport R27 Team F1 Edition (sold) 1991 Mazda MX5 Miata (sold) 2007 Mitsubishi Evo 9 RS (sold) 2006 VW Golf R32 (sold)

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mechaghost Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Silver AT Limited Location: Seattle Posts: 823 Thanks: 145 Thanked 344 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s)	for me i'm sure its the top hats. the popping went away for me when the shop reinstalled the stock tops.

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