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Postby 541NTT » Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:16 pm

having owned lowered commodores in the past and a honda accord, what is the deal when lowering the libs with rear camber? can it be adjusted? i know commodores offer a rear camber kit that straightens the camber out a bit more, i didnt really have any issues with the accord in the rear (tho the front was fairly bad) so im wondering if the lib will be ok? 19" tyres are expensive suckers..
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Postby WhiteGTB » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:29 pm

HKS make a rear camber adjustment link you can get.

I had it before on the GT. Helps with extra extra low cars :)

As per usual Phat man can get it for you.
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Postby UrbanGTB » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:36 pm

Mine is pretty low and I have no problems with camber, its adjustable as standard.
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Postby 3rspecb » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:15 pm

Whiteline make a kit too - KCA399
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Postby sheppo9 » Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:29 pm

Whiteline also make KTA124, adjustable set of 4 Lateral Links.
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Postby 541NTT » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:19 am

cheers guys- as i am currently running bridgestone tyres on the front, and nankangs on the back (previouse owner of rims had the nankangs) i might just wait and see how long they go before wearing, once they die il replace them with bridgestones then decide if i am going to use a camber kit.

cheers for the help!
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Postby Sentinel » Mon May 18, 2009 4:59 pm

UrbanGTB wrote:Mine is pretty low and I have no problems with camber, its adjustable as standard.


I just had my teins c/overs fitted today and I had to raise it due to no camber adjustment on the rear.

Can anyone tell me if there is adjustment or not. They suspension place that fitted them definitely swore till they they blue in the face that there was none... Me being a noob when it comes to that level of detail, I took it on face value.

And, any links to the camber sets you guys were talking about above as I really want her to sit lower again...

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Postby Jimmy S » Mon May 18, 2009 7:10 pm

usually there are factory adjustments that can be made, which is why coilovers dont generally have adjustment at the top of the strut on the rears(just the fronts)...

They should be able to adjust them... if not, im sure they could install a couple of camber bolts for you!
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Postby GTSPECB STI » Mon May 18, 2009 7:25 pm

John at Wheels World told me the fronts are adjustable but not rear unless you buy a whiteline or similar kit.
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Postby 04 GT WA » Mon May 18, 2009 7:35 pm

what is this kit you speak of?

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Postby Sentinel » Mon May 18, 2009 7:45 pm

GTSPECB STI wrote:John at Wheels World told me the fronts are adjustable but not rear unless you buy a whiteline or similar kit.


That's what I was told too. As 04 GT has asked, anyone know where we can get one of these Whiteline kits from?

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Postby 3rspecb » Mon May 18, 2009 9:29 pm

Sentinel wrote:
GTSPECB STI wrote:John at Wheels World told me the fronts are adjustable but not rear unless you buy a whiteline or similar kit.

That's what I was told too. As 04 GT has asked, anyone know where we can get one of these Whiteline kits from?
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I'm using Whiteline - KCA399 (Camber adj kit-upper c/arm bushes (qty 2 in pack)) as I have STi lateral links.

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Postby Sentinel » Mon May 18, 2009 9:33 pm

3rspecb wrote:
Sentinel wrote:
GTSPECB STI wrote:John at Wheels World told me the fronts are adjustable but not rear unless you buy a whiteline or similar kit.

That's what I was told too. As 04 GT has asked, anyone know where we can get one of these Whiteline kits from?
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I'm using Whiteline - KCA399 (Camber adj kit-upper c/arm bushes (qty 2 in pack)) as I have STi lateral links.

I bought mine through Adam @ www.tuspeed.com.au


Pardon my noob question. but does the lateral links make a difference whether or not you fit the kit?
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Postby 3rspecb » Mon May 18, 2009 9:51 pm

Sentinel wrote:
3rspecb wrote:
Sentinel wrote:
GTSPECB STI wrote:John at Wheels World told me the fronts are adjustable but not rear unless you buy a whiteline or similar kit.

That's what I was told too. As 04 GT has asked, anyone know where we can get one of these Whiteline kits from?
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I'm using Whiteline - KCA399 (Camber adj kit-upper c/arm bushes (qty 2 in pack)) as I have STi lateral links.
I bought mine through Adam @ www.tuspeed.com.au

Pardon my noob question. but does the lateral links make a difference whether or not you fit the kit?


The STi lateral links don't allow camber/toe adjustment, that's why I bought the adj upr control bush.

Whiteline make KTA124 (4 x complete adj lower control arms).

IMHO day to day driving the STi lateral links did squat but when driving at the limit through twisties & on the track, the lateral links made a big difference to the rear end feel.
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Postby Sentinel » Mon May 18, 2009 10:02 pm

3rspecb wrote:
Sentinel wrote:Pardon my noob question. but does the lateral links make a difference whether or not you fit the kit?


The STi lateral links don't allow camber/toe adjustment, that's why I bought the adj upr control bush.

Whiteline make KTA124 (4 x complete adj lower control arms).

IMHO day to day driving the STi lateral links did squat but when driving at the limit through twisties & on the track, the lateral links made a big difference to the rear end feel.


Thanks - I think I get it. :shock: Haha. I'll look at Adam's website.

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