replace front crash bolts to add camber? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Matt Andrews · 06-13-2012, 04:46 PM

Has anyone actually replaced their front crash bolts with the subaru part in order to dial in more front camber?

I just ordered 2 sets of bolts and should have them by the weekend. I'll be test fitting them and brake pads beginning of next week.

Just curious if anyone has actually done this to see what the adjustment is.

FYI - the part # is 901000394

Matt

MTeator · 06-13-2012, 04:46 PM

Mine have been on backorder from the dealer for two weeks.

Racecomp Engineering · 06-13-2012, 04:49 PM

Yes, we have them on our car along with Whiteline Com-C top mounts. Check our facebook or this post:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=26

- Andrew

jdrxb9 · 06-13-2012, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Andrews

Has anyone actually replaced their front crash bolts with the subaru part in order to dial in more front camber?

Yep: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=75

taosracer · 06-13-2012, 10:48 PM

Yep, put mine in yesterday. There is a negligible increase in -camber. I wasn't able to get it on the alignment rack to measure it, but based on the #s posted by jdrxb9 and the slight amount of visible movement with them, I think they're only gaining .2-.3 degrees. I'll be putting adjustable plates on mine soon enough, and the bolts will be usefull in finely adjusting the camber to get zero cross numbers. Lots more info here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7918

jamal · 06-13-2012, 11:34 PM

I think that you have the wrong bolts given all the camber RCE is seeing.

taosracer · 06-13-2012, 11:46 PM

Read man, read

RCE is using lowering springs and Whiteline Com-C strut mounts.

BTW the part # listed by the OP is for the regular bolt (bottom of strut) not the concentric (adjusting) one.

jamal · 06-13-2012, 11:55 PM

Speaking of reading, did you check out post #4?

There is no "concentric" adjusting bolt for this car, just an undersized one. And you would want to say cammed or non-concentric, right?

Using the stock WRX upper front camber bolt isn't going to work because the clevis of the strut isn't cut properly for it.

Matt Andrews · 06-14-2012, 02:34 AM

so jamal, I assume the part number you gave me is still right, yes?

thats whats showing up friday atleast.

jamal · 06-14-2012, 03:29 AM

It should be. I got it from RCE.

jdrxb9 · 06-14-2012, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taosracer

Read man, read

RCE is using lowering springs and Whiteline Com-C strut mounts.

BTW the part # listed by the OP is for the regular bolt (bottom of strut) not the concentric (adjusting) one.

taos - I also think you have the wrong bolts if your intent is to adjust the camber per the manual and/or stay legal for SCCA stock category.

As you quoted in your other post, the manual states:

Quote:

Replace the upper mounting bolt of the shock absorber ASSY FR and knuckle with a replacement bolt. (Part No.: Flange bolt 14×60 (901000394))

The replacement camber adjustment bolt is just a plain M14x60 partially threaded bolt. It is exactly the same part that is used in the lower position. It is not eccentric. It only provides adjustability by giving you extra 'slop' in the connection. If you are using a bolt that is larger in diameter than an M14 or has an eccentric lobe, I'm not surprised that you are not seeing much adjustability.

Hope this helps.

UncleFester · 06-14-2012, 04:47 PM

Do Toyota and Subaru dealerships carry this part?

ultra · 06-14-2012, 05:38 PM

Can someone provide a hookup for eccentric bolts that fit, for those who could care less about the SCCA?

Racecomp Engineering · 06-14-2012, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleFester

Do Toyota and Subaru dealerships carry this part?

Subaru dealerships do.

We can get them as well. We plan on having them in the box with our RCE Yellow springs if the user doesn't have them already.

- Andrew

06-13-2012, 04:46 PM	#1
Matt Andrews Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: race cars Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 253 Thanks: 31 Thanked 150 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	replace front crash bolts to add camber? Has anyone actually replaced their front crash bolts with the subaru part in order to dial in more front camber? I just ordered 2 sets of bolts and should have them by the weekend. I'll be test fitting them and brake pads beginning of next week. Just curious if anyone has actually done this to see what the adjustment is. FYI - the part # is 901000394 Matt __________________ 11/19/12 - Just back from Redline TimeAttack's demo event. Video and write up in link below. http://fecompetition.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FECompetition

06-13-2012, 04:46 PM	#2
MTeator First 86 Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 303 Thanks: 14 Thanked 98 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mine have been on backorder from the dealer for two weeks. __________________ Scion First 86 in Lexington KY - Firestorm 6MT - Delivered May 17, 2012 Mods: Motegi 17x7 TrakLites, BFG Rivals, K&N 33-2300 Filter, Nameless Perf. Track Pipe, TRD springs & rear bar, Hotchkis front bar (eh), Kask trailer hitch

06-13-2012, 10:48 PM	#5
taosracer Frickin' Genius Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: GBS BRZ 6sp, 2002 ts wagon WRX swap Location: Taos, N.M. Posts: 138 Thanks: 21 Thanked 63 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep, put mine in yesterday. There is a negligible increase in -camber. I wasn't able to get it on the alignment rack to measure it, but based on the #s posted by jdrxb9 and the slight amount of visible movement with them, I think they're only gaining .2-.3 degrees. I'll be putting adjustable plates on mine soon enough, and the bolts will be usefull in finely adjusting the camber to get zero cross numbers. Lots more info here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7918 __________________ Cullen I hear on occasion, people say that they are bored...wrong answer....An engine can be bored, a person would more correctly state that they are boring.

06-13-2012, 11:46 PM	#7
taosracer Frickin' Genius Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: GBS BRZ 6sp, 2002 ts wagon WRX swap Location: Taos, N.M. Posts: 138 Thanks: 21 Thanked 63 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Read man, read RCE is using lowering springs and Whiteline Com-C strut mounts. BTW the part # listed by the OP is for the regular bolt (bottom of strut) not the concentric (adjusting) one. __________________ Cullen I hear on occasion, people say that they are bored...wrong answer....An engine can be bored, a person would more correctly state that they are boring.

06-14-2012, 02:34 AM	#9
Matt Andrews Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: race cars Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 253 Thanks: 31 Thanked 150 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	so jamal, I assume the part number you gave me is still right, yes? thats whats showing up friday atleast. __________________ 11/19/12 - Just back from Redline TimeAttack's demo event. Video and write up in link below. http://fecompetition.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FECompetition

06-13-2012, 04:49 PM	#3
Racecomp Engineering Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2016 BRZ, 2012 Paris Di2 & 2018 STI Location: Severn, MD Posts: 5,449 Thanks: 3,483 Thanked 7,324 Times in 2,992 Posts Mentioned: 305 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	Yes, we have them on our car along with Whiteline Com-C top mounts. Check our facebook or this post: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=26 - Andrew

06-13-2012, 11:34 PM	#6
jamal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Legacy GT Location: compton Posts: 534 Thanks: 9 Thanked 366 Times in 204 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think that you have the wrong bolts given all the camber RCE is seeing.

06-13-2012, 11:55 PM	#8
jamal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Legacy GT Location: compton Posts: 534 Thanks: 9 Thanked 366 Times in 204 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Speaking of reading, did you check out post #4? There is no "concentric" adjusting bolt for this car, just an undersized one. And you would want to say cammed or non-concentric, right? Using the stock WRX upper front camber bolt isn't going to work because the clevis of the strut isn't cut properly for it.

06-14-2012, 03:29 AM	#10
jamal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Legacy GT Location: compton Posts: 534 Thanks: 9 Thanked 366 Times in 204 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It should be. I got it from RCE.

06-14-2012, 04:47 PM	#12
UncleFester Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 597 Thanks: 157 Thanked 178 Times in 120 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do Toyota and Subaru dealerships carry this part?

06-14-2012, 05:38 PM	#13
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) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can someone provide a hookup for eccentric bolts that fit, for those who could care less about the SCCA? __________________ 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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