Rce Yellows and Group N Fronts Alignment Spec Question

Endless_STi · 03-20-2008, 06:45 PM

Does my spec seem fine? I just got my alignment done after installing Rce Yellows with Group N Fronts. I asked for -1.0 camber in the front (keeping both side even) with 0 toe all around. Here is what i got. Could anyone tell me if it is fine? I am a bit confused on my rear toe. Is it at 0.01 or -.08L and 0.09R? Thank you!

05_GD7 · 03-23-2008, 06:28 AM

yeah, your rear toe is a little wacked.

See your thrust angle and total toe for the rear? Your rear wheels are essentially parallel to each other, hence the minimal total toe, but they aren't tracking parallel to the car itself, hence the thrust angle.

Capn How · 03-23-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 05_GD7

yeah, your rear toe is a little wacked.

See your thrust angle and total toe for the rear? Your rear wheels are essentially parallel to each other, hence the minimal total toe, but they aren't tracking parallel to the car itself, hence the thrust angle.

Sure, but its in spec and close to zero, so its fine. How does it drive?

Endless_STi · 03-23-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Capn How

Sure, but its in spec and close to zero, so its fine. How does it drive?

It drives fine. I talked to Myles and he said the rear toe could be better, but it is within specs as well. However, I talked to GRD and they said I could bring it back this coming Thursday while they are doing my 30k service, and they will take a look at the alignment for the rear toe for me once again. We will see how this works out. Thanks for the response though.

05_GD7 · 03-24-2008, 04:16 AM

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Sure, but its in spec and close to zero, so its fine. How does it drive?

It may be in spec, but its not what the customer asked for. Especially in the rear, toe is SUPER EASY to adjust to the spec you want. The technician was just being lazy, simple as that.

One little extra turn of the eccentric bolt would have put those rear wheels to 0 toe just fine.

Take it back and get it fixed.

**RaceComp Engineering** · 03-24-2008, 04:42 AM

yeah , def get that back to them and ask for "spot on" #'s and stand there and watch them. The second time the guy will prob get it right on the mark.

mw

STI-LOS · 03-24-2008, 12:20 PM

I am going for alignment tomorrow, RCE Blacks with Group N's and Whiteline sways,Steering bushings and ALK. What should I tell the Tech? New to suspension just want to make sure. Is 1.3 Camber and zero toe all around good aswell this is just a DD that does alot of spirited driving. No trying to hijack you thread but I am curious aswell.

jordanretro1223 · 03-24-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by STI-LOS

I am going for alignment tomorrow, RCE Blacks with Group N's and Whiteline sways,Steering bushings and ALK. What should I tell the Tech? New to suspension just want to make sure. Is 1.3 Camber and zero toe all around good aswell this is just a DD that does alot of spirited driving. No trying to hijack you thread but I am curious aswell.

I just got my alignment for RCE Blacks as well. I got them installed at RCE so they recommended I ask for zero toe at all four corners and max front camber. I was only able to muster -1.0 degrees of camber up front as the OP did. It seems this is the max the OEM bolts can provide. Thats all you basically need to have a great ride, reduce tire wear and have the car going in a straight line.

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Endless_STi S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Carbon Ti Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,494 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Rce Yellows and Group N Fronts Alignment Spec Question Does my spec seem fine? I just got my alignment done after installing Rce Yellows with Group N Fronts. I asked for -1.0 camber in the front (keeping both side even) with 0 toe all around. Here is what i got. Could anyone tell me if it is fine? I am a bit confused on my rear toe. Is it at 0.01 or -.08L and 0.09R? Thank you! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Endless_STi : 03-20-2008 at 08:32 PM.

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05_GD7 Spec C Club Car: 05 STi - Black Fav Mod: No Lien Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,870 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Rce Yellows and Group N Fronts Alignment Spec Question yeah, your rear toe is a little wacked. See your thrust angle and total toe for the rear? Your rear wheels are essentially parallel to each other, hence the minimal total toe, but they aren't tracking parallel to the car itself, hence the thrust angle.

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STI-LOS Silver Member Car: 06 STI / STG 4 Fav Mod: DOM 3.0R + METH!!!! Location: Vernon, NJ Posts: 1,194 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Rce Yellows and Group N Fronts Alignment Spec Question I am going for alignment tomorrow, RCE Blacks with Group N's and Whiteline sways,Steering bushings and ALK. What should I tell the Tech? New to suspension just want to make sure. Is 1.3 Camber and zero toe all around good aswell this is just a DD that does alot of spirited driving. No trying to hijack you thread but I am curious aswell.