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Trueweltall · 07-30-2018, 06:29 PM

I just dialed out all of the camber at every corner(cheap camber gauge and level garage floor), just have to put the car back on the ground now. I think it should gain slight negative camber with the wheels on the ground and the suspension under compression. I did not touch the toe arm.

Edit: Sitting at -2 in the rear on both sides just about and -0.5 up front. Toe looks a lot better now in the rear.

Edit 2: Drives okay now, no more weird tracking in the rear. Going to drive it in for an alignment Wednesday/Thursday.

nikitopo · 07-31-2018, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueweltall

How would I learn to do it myself if I paid someone else? The whole point of modifying my vehicle was to do it myself and learn from it. I didn't "pay more" to import suspension from Japan either but keep making assumptions.

You won't learn anything with an un-driveable car on public roads. You are not alone out their ...

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Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

For the new at home DIY-ers you should at least having a skilled friend with you for an install like this.

^^^This

Trueweltall · 07-31-2018, 02:37 PM

Try reading my new post before replying. I never drove it on a public road either but hey keep up the assumptions, you're great at it.

Leonardo · 07-31-2018, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nikitopo

You won't learn anything with an un-driveable car on public roads. You are not alone out their .

Not true. I have owned 30+ cars. I had a few dropped off at my shop on a flatbed. To say I did not learn anything from these un-drivable cars is false. I learned plenty.

Additionally, I learn from hands-on experience. (possibly while I make a few mistakes)

Shop time is $120 per hour. I save for when I HAVE to take my car to the shop. Otherwise, I try and fix my car myself. Not to mention, I would rather spend money on tools and do things myself.

nikitopo · 07-31-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Trueweltall

Try reading my new post before replying. I never drove it on a public road either but hey keep up the assumptions, you're great at it.

Bye bye and good luck with your little toy.

nikitopo · 07-31-2018, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo

Shop time is $120 per hour. I save for when I HAVE to take my car to the shop. Otherwise, I try and fix my car myself. Not to mention, I would rather spend money on tools and do things myself.

That's what I asked initially Trueweltall. Thanks for providing an answer!

Leonardo · 07-31-2018, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nikitopo

That's what I asked the other member. Thanks for providing an answer!

Some shops will give you a 4 hour estimate for jobs that should take just 1 hour. So it can be very costly and a bad deal.

mav1178 · 07-31-2018, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nikitopo

It seems a bit dump, especially when you've paid more to import a suspension from Japan.

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Originally Posted by FRSport.com

The Showa Evolution and Sports Suspension kits are now listed on our site... Please PM me with your zip code for pricing.

Not dumb and nothing extra was paid to import it, it's available in the US...

nikitopo · 07-31-2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mav1178

Not dumb and nothing extra was paid to import it, it's available in the US...

How much do they cost?

wparsons · 07-31-2018, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nikitopo

How much do they cost?

Pricing is right on the link posted...

https://frsport.com/index.php?target...q=showa+tuning

nikitopo · 07-31-2018, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wparsons

Pricing is right on the link posted...

https://frsport.com/index.php?target...q=showa+tuning

Yep, he didn't bother to reply but instead to edit quickly his original post.

Every day is becoming even better over here ...

mav1178 · 07-31-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nikitopo

Yep, he didn't bother to reply but instead to edit quickly his original post.

No, I quoted TWO posts in my original reply.

I never went back and edited anything. The link is from page 2 of this thread.

Trueweltall · 08-01-2018, 02:11 PM

Took it to a Firestone recommended by a local 86 group, boy what a waste of my fucking time. First off their alignment machine front pumps on the rack are broken, secondly they ran my front bumper right into the curb rashing the hell out of the bottom paint.

Manager told me on the phone that their tech would own up if they damaged my car, said there was no paint on any of his curbs and that I am making a production out of this.

Trueweltall · 08-02-2018, 06:52 PM

Front stock 26 and 1/4" to 25 3/4" right after install to 25 and 5/8" settled.
Rear stock to 26 and 1/2" to 26" right after install to 25 and 3/4" settled.

07-30-2018, 06:29 PM	#85
Trueweltall Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: 2016 Subaru BRZ Location: Florida Posts: 394 Thanks: 91 Thanked 195 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just dialed out all of the camber at every corner(cheap camber gauge and level garage floor), just have to put the car back on the ground now. I think it should gain slight negative camber with the wheels on the ground and the suspension under compression. I did not touch the toe arm. Edit: Sitting at -2 in the rear on both sides just about and -0.5 up front. Toe looks a lot better now in the rear. Edit 2: Drives okay now, no more weird tracking in the rear. Going to drive it in for an alignment Wednesday/Thursday. Last edited by Trueweltall; 07-30-2018 at 07:06 PM.

08-01-2018, 02:11 PM	#97
Trueweltall Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: 2016 Subaru BRZ Location: Florida Posts: 394 Thanks: 91 Thanked 195 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Took it to a Firestone recommended by a local 86 group, boy what a waste of my fucking time. First off their alignment machine front pumps on the rack are broken, secondly they ran my front bumper right into the curb rashing the hell out of the bottom paint. Manager told me on the phone that their tech would own up if they damaged my car, said there was no paint on any of his curbs and that I am making a production out of this. Last edited by Trueweltall; 08-01-2018 at 07:15 PM.

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