Camber Bolt Help Please!

[ayau]

anyone know the differences between getting the 16mm vs the 14mm camber bolt?

and what happens if you do decide to install the 16mm camber bolt on the bottom slot?

[Dezoris]

Originally Posted by ayau

anyone know the differences between getting the 16mm vs the 14mm camber bolt?

and what happens if you do decide to install the 16mm camber bolt on the bottom slot?

The 14mm won't fit properly.

Also whiteline only recommend using the bottom hole for race because the bottom bolt is more load bearing and experiences higher loads. So using a camber bolt there should only be used for those who track the car. As more attention is paid to re-tq bolts, re-doing alignments etc.

On a street car they know those bolts wont be checked for damage, slipping and proper torque.

[ayau]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

The 14mm won't fit properly.

Also whiteline only recommend using the bottom hole for race because the bottom bolt is more load bearing and experiences higher loads. So using a camber bolt there should only be used for those who track the car. As more attention is paid to re-tq bolts, re-doing alignments etc.

On a street car they know those bolts wont be checked for damage, slipping and proper torque.

according to this thread, the 14mm will only fit if you slot it through the bottom hole, but as you mentioned, the bottom hole is more load bearing and not recommended for street use.

it appears that the 14mm works, but it's just not the ideal bolt for the brz/frs when adding negative front camber, correct?

[ayau]

are these the same 16mm camber bolts as whiteline's?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sps-81280

[Dezoris]

Originally Posted by ayau

are these the same 16mm camber bolts as whiteline's?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sps-81280

It looks like the same exact bolt. Even matches up to the Whiteline specs.
(For RSX, RSX Type S)

http://www.spcalignment.net/instruct...80-INS_WEB.pdf

Originally Posted by ayau

according to this thread, the 14mm will only fit if you slot it through the bottom hole, but as you mentioned, the bottom hole is more load bearing and not recommended for street use.

it appears that the 14mm works, but it's just not the ideal bolt for the brz/frs when adding negative front camber, correct?

Thats correct

[ayau]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

It looks like the same exact bolt. Even matches up to the Whiteline specs.
(For RSX, RSX Type S)

http://www.spcalignment.net/instruct...80-INS_WEB.pdf





Thats correct

thanks. it's weird how the silver finished bolt has lower torque spec compared to the traditional zinc bolt.

[Dezoris]

Originally Posted by ayau

thanks. it's weird how the silver finished bolt has lower torque spec compared to the traditional zinc bolt.

Yeah unless the metal is softer on the silver finished bolt or it may be referring to the 14mm?

[ayau]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

Yeah unless the metal is softer on the silver finished bolt or it may be referring to the 14mm?

i think it assumes all silver finished bolts are to be torqued to that specific torque spec.

see the instructions below are found on the 81280.

http://www.spcalignment.com/componen...AFrom&to=USATo

[Dezoris]

Originally Posted by ayau

i think it assumes all silver finished bolts are to be torqued to that specific torque spec.

see the instructions below are found on the 81280.

http://www.spcalignment.com/componen...AFrom&to=USATo

Interesting that they use two different materials.

[Aznsky]

I asked this in another thread as well, but does anybody know if you can use the Subaru crash bolts in an FRS?

Thanks!!

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Aznsky

I asked this in another thread as well, but does anybody know if you can use the Subaru crash bolts in an FRS?

Thanks!!

Yes.

[celica73]

Originally Posted by Aznsky

I asked this in another thread as well, but does anybody know if you can use the Subaru crash bolts in an FRS?

Thanks!!

Same part. Different sticker on the baggie.

[altezza280t]

picking up my car monday. was doing some research thanks for all the good info here! esp the part numbers

[empower-auto]

just a bump...

camber plates alone do not offer much range of adjustment on the front of this car. you will need plates and upper bolts (whiteline kca416) to get a proper range. maxed out, my HSD coilover camber plates only allowed about -1.5 camber at most when lowered.

the rear is also finnicky... I have Cusco LCA's and they don't quite allow for neutral camber when lowered 1.5 inches or more. I recommend shorter arms with more range or a secondary camber correcting method for the rear as well.

factory caster adjustment is also not very ideal

toe adjustment is a non issue with factory parts

hope this is helpful