HOW to adjust the rear camber ？
04-04-2011, 03:58 AM
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HOW to adjust the rear camber ？
Hey guys！
the coliover i will put on is the Tein SS-P, rims are on the way,
still don't how to adjust the rear camber.
dose anyone knows how do we adjust the rear camber of tc2?
do i need a camber kit or control arm?
if yes, is there anything avilable on the market?
thanks!
the coliover i will put on is the Tein SS-P, rims are on the way,
still don't how to adjust the rear camber.
dose anyone knows how do we adjust the rear camber of tc2?
do i need a camber kit or control arm?
if yes, is there anything avilable on the market?
thanks!
04-04-2011, 01:21 PM
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I am with you guys, Im dropped on Stechs and my rear camber is all out of whack... passenger side is at like -2 degrees and driver is at like -1... looks awkward
edit: this thread was enough to push me over the edge, I'm getting the alignment done right now. LOL
edit: this thread was enough to push me over the edge, I'm getting the alignment done right now. LOL
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04-04-2011, 04:28 PM
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Just talked to the tech real quick, said that all 4 wheels were out of spec. LOL
Im going to hit him up before I leave to see how far off it was.
edit: He said it wasnt that far off, a couple of quick adjustments to all 4 wheels and it was good to go. I asked about camber and he said that the rears were at -1.8 on both sides, front were within spec.
Im going to hit him up before I leave to see how far off it was.
edit: He said it wasnt that far off, a couple of quick adjustments to all 4 wheels and it was good to go. I asked about camber and he said that the rears were at -1.8 on both sides, front were within spec.
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04-04-2011, 06:20 PM
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This is what I’ve asked Crawford Racing;
“Do you guys sell an adjustable rear upper control arm for the 2011 Scion tC?”
This is what they’ve replied;
“That would be a no... So far we have not found a reason to make one.
Thanks for your interest in our products.
Team Crawford”
“Do you guys sell an adjustable rear upper control arm for the 2011 Scion tC?”
This is what they’ve replied;
“That would be a no... So far we have not found a reason to make one.
Thanks for your interest in our products.
Team Crawford”
04-04-2011, 06:33 PM
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This is what I’ve asked Crawford Racing;
“Do you guys sell an adjustable rear upper control arm for the 2011 Scion tC?”
This is what they’ve replied;
“That would be a no... So far we have not found a reason to make one.
Thanks for your interest in our products.
Team Crawford”
“Do you guys sell an adjustable rear upper control arm for the 2011 Scion tC?”
This is what they’ve replied;
“That would be a no... So far we have not found a reason to make one.
Thanks for your interest in our products.
Team Crawford”
you should write back and say, "I am asking for them, there is your reason. thank you."
04-05-2011, 09:11 AM
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04-05-2011, 10:47 AM
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Half a degree out of what?
Why is everyone so concerned with the minimal amount of camber these cars produce when lowered? Enjoy it as its not enough to hurt performance and just enough to make it better.
Crawford Racing hasn't made any because they don't see a need. I wouldn't doubt they have adjusted the front though...
All this talk about camber this and that, but I bet no one in this thread understands why the camber is what it is or how to determine just exactly how much is perfect (less is bad and more is bad for example). I'm not picking on anyone in particular, just saying that a camber kit can only fix something if you know what your fixing. If your just trying to reset the car back to stock specs, that's not a proper fix as it will inhibit the performance of the vehicle.
Just sayin...
Why is everyone so concerned with the minimal amount of camber these cars produce when lowered? Enjoy it as its not enough to hurt performance and just enough to make it better.
Crawford Racing hasn't made any because they don't see a need. I wouldn't doubt they have adjusted the front though...
All this talk about camber this and that, but I bet no one in this thread understands why the camber is what it is or how to determine just exactly how much is perfect (less is bad and more is bad for example). I'm not picking on anyone in particular, just saying that a camber kit can only fix something if you know what your fixing. If your just trying to reset the car back to stock specs, that's not a proper fix as it will inhibit the performance of the vehicle.
Just sayin...
04-06-2011, 02:08 AM
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^+45. With my tire size there is a little rubbing at full lock under load. Other than that no issues. You must have the TRD BBK to run RPF1's in this width/offset as the will rub on the stock calipers.
04-06-2011, 08:53 AM
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Offset has nothing to do with camber initially. Where offset comes into play, is when it is not correct. The more it is off of stock (the design point), the longer the moment arm is from that design point and the greater the forces are on your bearings and suspension points. This moment arm works just like a cheater bar on a wrench works only the car is exerting thousands of pounds of force on the end of this cheater bar. These forces wear out your bearings and suspension joints which change you wheel alignment. But realigning only gets you the static alignment right but your car won’t handle right.
Another point to consider…lots of camber will also do the same thing because all of the forces act through the center of the contact patch of the tire to the pavement. Lots of negative camber moves that contact patch inward when the inner side wall collapses a lot more than the outside sidewall of the tire.
So these are two very important characteristics of your suspension geometry to keep as close to stock as possible at any cost! Wheel offset and chamber.
Another point to consider…lots of camber will also do the same thing because all of the forces act through the center of the contact patch of the tire to the pavement. Lots of negative camber moves that contact patch inward when the inner side wall collapses a lot more than the outside sidewall of the tire.
So these are two very important characteristics of your suspension geometry to keep as close to stock as possible at any cost! Wheel offset and chamber.
