CSG and RCE tag-team suspension Q&A thread! Ask us anything!

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by baorz

I'm going with option 2, RCE Yellow springs and OEM camber bolts with the same purpose as Agent 86 (DD, no racing, no autocross).

From what I've read, I should opt for ~-1.4 degrees of camber on the fronts. What should the the rear be at?

Thanks!

For the front just asked for it to be maxed out. You probably won't get quite -1.4 camber with the OEM bolts (but you could ask them to aim for that). For the rear, there is no camber adjustment without buying parts.

- Andrew

[LOLS2K]

Originally Posted by baorz

Thanks for the quick response Andrew! Won't there be some natural camber from lowering?

There will be natural negative camber from lowering. I am at -1.4 degrees on the left rear, and -1.8 on the right rear. Car is on factor springs and dampers (not lowered).

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by baorz

Thanks for the quick response Andrew! Won't there be some natural camber from lowering?

Yes just a little in front and a little more in the rear.

- Andrew

[ChrisSC300]

Alignment question: Taking the car in next week to have my wheels/tires mounted & initial alignment. Current setup: Bilstein B8's, RCE Tarmac Springs, OEM camber bolts up front, 17x9 +35 wheels with 245/40 rubber. Going for max negative camber up front (-1 to -1.2 hopefully), whatever comes naturally with my 20mm drop out back.
What should my request be for toe? Car is my daliy with approx 6 autocross/ 1-2 track days per year. Thanks.

[Racecomp Engineering]

0 toe front, tiny bit of rear toe-in for stability (like 1/16th or 1/8th)

[ChrisSC300]

Perfect, Thank you.

[ZHoward]

Hi, i want to ask if i want to get KW V3 for BRZ， do i must have adjustable top hats? or just camber bolts if fine? i m DD my car for most time and once per month for track, want to get 2-2.5 degree is fine, thanks

[brillo]

Is bump steer an issue with the RCE yellow springs on an other wise stock suspension ? I wouldn't think so with such a modest drop but I have noticed it from time to time on uneven roads.

[FrX]

Originally Posted by brillo

Is bump steer an issue with the RCE yellow springs on an other wise stock suspension ? I wouldn't think so with such a modest drop but I have noticed it from time to time on uneven roads.

You sure that is not just a consequence of increased camber?

[brillo]

Originally Posted by FrX

You sure that is not just a consequence of increased camber?

Certainly possible, which is why I asked.

[ajh88]

I bought some track wheels in 17x9+42 and will get some ~200 treadwear tires for the track in 235/40 or 245/40. I plan to keep stock height, springs, and struts. What suspension bits will I need to get the most out of the wider tires at stock height? Camber plates? LCAs?

Thanks

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by ajh88

I bought some track wheels in 17x9+42 and will get some ~200 treadwear tires for the track in 235/40 or 245/40. I plan to keep stock height, springs, and struts. What suspension bits will I need to get the most out of the wider tires at stock height? Camber plates? LCAs?

Thanks

CSG and RCE probably have better recommendations, but since you're planning on staying at stock suspension (which will be your limiting factor), I think you maybe OK with what you mentioned: camber plates up front and LCAs in the rear. Depending on how much grip your tires will have, you may have to compensate with your alignment settings (stickier=more aggressive?). You can also play with your front/rear balance with anti rollbars, but again, your tire choice would dictate that ie square or staggered setup (I would stay with square )

[Lunatic]

Your 17x9+42 wheels will not clear stock springs. At least mine didn't. I needed to use a 1/4" spacer.

[Clipdat]

Depends on the size of the tire.

Originally Posted by Lunatic

Your 17x9+42 wheels will not clear stock springs. At least mine didn't. I needed to use a 1/4" spacer.