RCE Tarmac 2 CLUBSPORT and RCE Tarmac 0 coilovers available now

[FR-S Matt]

Originally Posted by OICU812

Oh ok I thought you put on some T0s and had lowered bunch more. Good to know also on the SPCa thx!

I'm maxed out lowered in the front. It's on the final thread and there's a 1 1/4" gap between all 4 wheels now. The rears can go all the way to the ground, but I didn't want my car looking stupid.

Installing the Whiteline KCA416's to go -1.5 up front a bit later. Then I'll fine tune the rear for 1.8. That's about all the camber I'll want. Slight positive toe-in on the rear, and absolutely 0 toe up front would be my ideal alignment.

[mfbmike]

Been slacking. Let me find these washers so I can get my suspension installed sooner than later.

[u/Josh]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

space saved for dynos....

Any chance of getting those dynos posted?

[mfbmike]

Holy cow. I drove the car for about an hour today after having the Tarmac 0's installed at @KAB-FRS shop along with SPC LCA's and am very impressed with the overall feel so far.

Not horribly stiff at all with the 280/280 springs, perhaps slightly stiffer than stock but far less bouncy. I felt, for as good as the stock suspension was on these cars, it certainly didn't take bumps/dips in the road very well, or at least as well as it seems to do so now.

Cliche way to put it, but the car definitely feels more connected and while you "feel" the road better, still quite comfortable. Surprisingly enough, more comfortable than the H&R street performance coilovers I had on my r32. Granted, that car was almost 7-800 lbs heavier. lol.

Maxed out the fronts and with Kab's help, adjusted the rears to match. About 25" fender to ground on all 4 corners after install which should drop .2-.4" as it settles. Will post pics when I get the chance.

There is one particularly bumpy road that was pretty jarring in my r32 at times that the FR-S with the Tarmac 0's handled much better imo. Can't wait to get new wheels and tires now.

Suggestions for camber settings? Spirited daily driver set-up would be adequate. Track days/autox when work permits but otherwise just hooning around town most of the time.

Thanks @FT-86 SpeedFactory and @Racecomp Engineering and for all the other guys in this thread who provided pictures and feedback to help me make my decision.

[OICU812]

-2 up front and -1.4 to -1.6 rear. Zero toe all way around.

Unless someone else suggest otherwise that should be spanky.

[mfbmike]

Originally Posted by OICU812

-2 up front and -1.4 to -1.6 rear. Zero toe all way around.

Unless someone else suggest otherwise that should be spanky.

I've seen that setup suggested here a few times. -2 all around would lead to more understeer tendencies apparently?

I ran -1.5 in the rear on my AWD R32 and was happy. Front's didn't come with factory camber adjustment on that car and never dialed that side of the car in so can't recall exactly what I ran in the front.

Note: Plan on running 9"+ wheels, non-staggered with 245-265 Michelin PSS'

[Gopherboy6956]

I can say for a fact, that i'm at -1.5 in the front, -2.5 in the rear, and i understeer right now. Need to change that.

[OICU812]

-2 all way around is fine for running large squared set though so not sure on your tires etc... I've now had opportunity to test a few peoples cars with em and for tracking stuff -2 all around is perfectly fine but down in that -1.5 seems to definitely allow the rear end to play more so I suppose for auto x and spirited driving... All what you're after in the end.

[mfbmike]

I don't mind the rear end kicking out on occasion (having it do so on the AWD r32 when exploring the boundaries was fun ) but definitely would prefer more of a "grip" setup but not at the expense of heavy understeer. AWD cars can be notorious for that and after driving one hard previously, don't mind some tail happiness.

Appreciate your input @OICU812

[FR-S Matt]

Finally got a picture. 245/35 on 18X9.5 +38 RPF1's.

[Overland'n'5thGEN]

So I finally had time today to raise my zeros up a tad. Probably went up about 1/2 inch. I now have a two finger gap front and back.

Let's say the ride is way better. Still can tell it is stiffer but the bigger bumps that were a bit jarring are now very tolerable. So I am now satisfied with my zeros.

Oh and side note. If your coils are making sound check those plastic sleeves. Mine got hung up and actually had to cut part off for it to slide over the shock body.
@Racecomp Engineering can I remove those black sleeves? Live in the bay area so not worried about harsh weather.

sent using a Nexus 7 helped out by Tapatalk.

[Erza_ft86]

sorry if this has been answered guy but how much front camber can I achieve up front if I use OEM crash bolts maxed out on the slotted strut mount? just got wheels and want to get them on lol...saving up for some hvt camber plates and cusco lca

[djdnz]

Over 2 degrees. I'm at 1.6 degrees and I used stock bolts (one side hit 1.8deg, but I balanced left and right), with crash bolts you could go quite a bit higher.

[Erza_ft86]

Originally Posted by djdnz

Over 2 degrees. I'm at 1.6 degrees and I used stock bolts (one side hit 1.8deg, but I balanced left and right), with crash bolts you could go quite a bit higher.

perfect. thanks brotha