STI Forum  |  Shop  |  Sponsors  |  Advertise Rules  |  FAQ  |  Members List  |  Calendar
IWSTI.com: Subaru WRX STI Forums
 
iwsti
Home  |  Register  |  Today's Posts  |  Go Premium Mark Forums Read Create a Member Journal  |  Vendor Deals  |  Member Classifieds
 
Register at IWSTI.com for FREE
Refer IWSTI.com to a friend
Go Back   IWSTI.com: Subaru WRX STI Forums > GD Series STi Discussion (2003/4-2007) > GD-Technical > GD-Tires & Wheels


Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 01-16-2008, 01:34 PM   #16
Professional STI Driver
 
Car: 2004.5 Subaru WRX ST
Fav Mod: 17x10s
Location: Columbus OH
Posts: 417
IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004
Trader Rating: (3)
Default Re: Camber much?

Camber is ok, it's a really bad bad toe out!


This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.
loworbitSI is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2008, 01:35 PM   #17
S204 Racer
 
Car: 05 Aspen White STI
Fav Mod: Defi Gauges
Location: Laguna Niguel,Ca
Posts: 2,901
IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006
Trader Rating: (4)
Send a message via AIM to STI_Mike
Default Re: Camber much?

Quote:
Originally Posted by nandanrp View Post
Only if you intend to run the plates with more positive camber than you can run with the camber bolts currently on the car...

Did you get an alignment after you installed the S-techs?
yes i did.
STI_Mike is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2008, 01:56 PM   #18
Wheel33tist Whore
 
Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC
Location: 0R!4ND0
Posts: 21,508
IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004
Trader Rating: (7)
Send a message via AIM to T3h_Clap Send a message via Yahoo to T3h_Clap
Default Re: Camber much?

you just need not wear the tires down that much, holy crap. You're way beyond the wear bars. you wouldn't have that problem if you just replaced your tires when you were supposed to.
T3h_Clap is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2008, 01:58 PM   #19
S204 Racer
 
Car: 05 Aspen White STI
Fav Mod: Defi Gauges
Location: Laguna Niguel,Ca
Posts: 2,901
IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006
Trader Rating: (4)
Send a message via AIM to STI_Mike
Default Re: Camber much?

Quote:
Originally Posted by T3h_Clap View Post
you just need not wear the tires down that much, holy crap. You're way beyond the wear bars. you wouldn't have that problem if you just replaced your tires when you were supposed to.
yes i know but i've been really short on money and my STI is my DD so yeah but i won't let it happen again.
STI_Mike is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2008, 02:03 PM   #20
Amateur STI Driver
 
Car: BRP 2000 Impreza RS
Fav Mod: Coilovers`
Location: Laguna Niguel, CA
Posts: 9
IWSTI Addict since: May 2007
Trader Rating: (0)
Send a message via AIM to kirrsace
Default Re: Camber much?

pictures courtesy of meee haha
kirrsace is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2008, 02:04 PM   #21
S204 Racer
 
Car: 05 Aspen White STI
Fav Mod: Defi Gauges
Location: Laguna Niguel,Ca
Posts: 2,901
IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006
Trader Rating: (4)
Send a message via AIM to STI_Mike
Default Re: Camber much?

Quote:
Originally Posted by kirrsace View Post
pictures courtesy of meee haha
kirk ur not helping the problem here! haha j/k
STI_Mike is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2008, 02:41 PM   #22
Silver Member
 
Location: Atlanta,GA
Posts: 2,086
IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006
Trader Rating: (14)
Send a message via AIM to blindfold
Default Re: Camber much?

now we are on this subject, what's a good street camber setting? Thanks.
blindfold is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2008, 02:45 PM   #23
Wheel33tist Whore
 
Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC
Location: 0R!4ND0
Posts: 21,508
IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004
Trader Rating: (7)
Send a message via AIM to T3h_Clap Send a message via Yahoo to T3h_Clap
Default Re: Camber much?

-1.5 to -2.0

depending how much driving you do.

if you drive aggressively to where you wear down your shoulders it will be pretty even wear.

if you drive 40 miles a day on a straight highway -2.0 is too much.

but -1.5 is a nice number IMHO.
T3h_Clap is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2008, 03:14 PM   #24
Silver Member
 
Location: Atlanta,GA
Posts: 2,086
IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006
Trader Rating: (14)
Send a message via AIM to blindfold
Default Re: Camber much?

Quote:
Originally Posted by T3h_Clap View Post
-1.5 to -2.0

depending how much driving you do.

if you drive aggressively to where you wear down your shoulders it will be pretty even wear.

if you drive 40 miles a day on a straight highway -2.0 is too much.

but -1.5 is a nice number IMHO.
Thank you, I run -1.4 all the way around, it does get a little twitchy on the highway. Would also recommend running less camber in the rear? If so by how much when running -1.4 to -1.5 range the front.
blindfold is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2008, 03:46 PM   #25
Spec C Club
 
Car: 04 STi
Fav Mod: Motor Mounts
Location: Eugene
Posts: 2,287
IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004
Trader Rating: (0)
Default Re: Camber much?

Holy US-Maypops!

polyol is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2008, 05:24 PM   #26
Wheel33tist Whore
 
Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC
Location: 0R!4ND0
Posts: 21,508
IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004
Trader Rating: (7)
Send a message via AIM to T3h_Clap Send a message via Yahoo to T3h_Clap
Default Re: Camber much?

Quote:
Originally Posted by blindfold View Post
Thank you, I run -1.4 all the way around, it does get a little twitchy on the highway. Would also recommend running less camber in the rear? If so by how much when running -1.4 to -1.5 range the front.
Generally for very aggressive driving you want more camber in the front then the rear. but having below -1.5 in the rear of our car isn't exactly optimal, the cars become loose on the limit.

if you wanted to bump your front to a little more negative you could, but i wouldn't increase the rear unless you were having wheel fitment issues or too loose. If you autox or track your car i'd suggest increasing front camber to around -2.5 or so in the front for the events.

you wanna talk about twitchy on the highway, you should've drove my car at -3.0 front with 265s and 15mm spacers.


This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.
T3h_Clap is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


New To Site? Need Help? More

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:41 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Designed & Powered by Domain Architect