Alignment Question....

Old Dec 9, 2004 | 03:40 AM
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Talking Alignment Question....

I just drop my subie using Tein S-Tech.....Do I only need aftermarket chamber bolts for the front????Does anyone with S-tech's know???Thanks --Dave--
Old Dec 9, 2004 | 03:42 AM
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i could be wrong but i don't think so.
Old Dec 9, 2004 | 07:26 AM
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This is the sort of thing you need to have in order to adjust camber.
Old Dec 9, 2004 | 07:41 AM
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You don't need anything. Just take it to get aligned, and it will be fine.
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http://techinfo.subaru.com/html/down...g_t_link_f.pdf
Old Dec 9, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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The stock front camber bolts shouldn't have a problem compensating for the minimal drop. If anything people usually need rear camber bolts....but you may be able to get away without them.
Old Dec 9, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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The drop from S.techs doesn't throw off the front that much. The stock camber bolts work.
Old Dec 9, 2004 | 11:01 PM
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you don't need a camber kit!
Old Dec 10, 2004 | 04:31 PM
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You don't

need a kit in the front (unless you're going to run goofy amounts of camber). I'm running -3.5+ in the front with no kit. You'll need rear camber bolts if you want an aggressive alignment. I'm running -2.5+ in the rear. I'd recommend Pacific Automotive & Performance Center (ask for J. Koma). He's done lot's of Subies.

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Damn San, -3.5,-2.5 Your car must turn like no other
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^^ that kind of setting isn't exactly a "daily driver" set-up is it?





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Sure it's

a daily driver. And it does corner well. Everything in life is a trade-off, but it really isn't affecting my tire wear adversely. I honestly may increase the camber to
-4.5/-3.5. I have a few mods in mind before I see the track again. I'm happy with the engine (needs a tune though) but will be doing a custom brake duct, rear subframe bolts, and may go with the Hotchkis competition sway bars. I haven't found a definitive answer on whether it's compatable with the STI "pink" bits.
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Originally Posted by oldmansan
1it does corner well. Everything in life is a trade-off, but it really isn't affecting my tire wear adversely.

2will be doing a custom brake duct
1- tire wear was what i was kinda wondering about.
2- i'd like to see your idea- i have a a fuzzy drawing on how i'd like mine to be.






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