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 Dec 14, 2005 - 10:28 PM
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I have recently installed an Air Suspension and I took it to Tire Kingdom and got the 3 year unlimited alignment plan.
They got the car on the lift and i put it at the height i like to drive at. They were able to adjust the caster and toe but could not get the camber to 0. I think i'm at like -3 right now... They suggested I get a camber kit.. but not sure if that will be enough adjustment to work. Anyone have a similar problem or know what I can do? here is a pic of my struts...  The right two are the front struts, and I noticed they have 2 places to mount. I dont' believe the holes lined up for the top and 3rd holes but the people at the place said that would have been a better mount location... What do you guys think? Thank You! -------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Dec 14, 2005 - 10:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '05 From Richmond, B.C. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
A camber kit can adjust, typically, from -1.75 to +1.75, which is more than enough for just about any car.
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Dec 14, 2005 - 11:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
GT Celica's come factory with some kind of adjustable camber thing don't they? I never thought about air bags screwing up alignment.
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Dec 15, 2005 - 8:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 9, '03 From Dayton, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Are you just at -3 on the front? If so then change to the other set of mounting holes in the front... -3 is ALOT!! Camber bolts probably wont even adjust that much. Those extra mounting holes are probably there for that reason.
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Dec 15, 2005 - 10:28 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
The only problem is that I don't think the holes lined up... but should I bore them out a little to fit? Do you think the geometry of the car will help the camber if i move it to the top bolts? cuz i'm thinking that would lower the car more...
-------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Dec 15, 2005 - 11:43 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 19, '03 From NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The only way you can adjust camber is to get camber adj strut mounts. With those babies you can tweak struts to its original factory position, on my car front is set at -0.6'. -3' is way way over this is how you put a cross on your tires and handling.
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Dec 15, 2005 - 11:48 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(TTE @ Dec 15, 2005 - 4:43 PM) [snapback]367548[/snapback] The only way you can adjust camber is to get camber adj strut mounts. With those babies you can tweak struts to its original factory position, on my car front is set at -0.6'. -3' is way way over this is how you put a cross on your tires and handling. can you tell me more about them? Pics? Where can I get some? -------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Dec 15, 2005 - 12:17 PM
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