SUSPENSION FAQ! READ FIRST!
05-27-2009, 01:32 AM
#43
If you get the Tein Basics you shouldn't necessarily need anything else. If you end up lowering it a LOT, depending on where you go for alignment, they may say you need a camber kit. But you really shouldn't. At least... don't bother buying it ahead of time. If you go to one shop that says you need it, try another shop. If they say the same thing, then you might be low enough to need it.
05-27-2009, 04:26 AM
#44
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Join Date: May 2009
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thanks a ton!
btw, if i did want to stick with a streetable setup but also be able to go very low later on (possibly lowest setting which is around -2.4'') would i only need a camber kit to realign the car or would i need extended suspension arms or something like that?
i apologize if my questions seem obvious
thankyou in advance
btw, if i did want to stick with a streetable setup but also be able to go very low later on (possibly lowest setting which is around -2.4'') would i only need a camber kit to realign the car or would i need extended suspension arms or something like that?
i apologize if my questions seem obvious
thankyou in advance
05-27-2009, 11:15 AM
#45
It would be impossible to say until you went to get it aligned. There is quite a bit of adjustability in the OEM setup, so you might be able to get it within spec without buying anything.
05-27-2009, 06:31 PM
#48
They're basically the upper mounts for the setup but in this case allow some camber adjustments and such right from the top of the unit.
With most coilovers you'll have to reuse the upper mounts off of your OEM struts.
With most coilovers you'll have to reuse the upper mounts off of your OEM struts.
05-29-2009, 12:18 AM
#53
There are tools out there for it (they're not really cheap) and there are some mathmatical methods where you can measure stuff and calculate it. But honestly... how often are you going to be changing your ride height? You may think you're going to before you get coilovers.. but my guess is most of the people installing them never change them after they're installed and set at the desired height.
Really though I don't think your camber will change too much (to be noticeable) from raising and lowering a little bit. And the toe would be your major concern anyway. That's really what eats tires.
Really though I don't think your camber will change too much (to be noticeable) from raising and lowering a little bit. And the toe would be your major concern anyway. That's really what eats tires.
05-29-2009, 12:36 AM
#54
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Join Date: May 2009
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i'm just thinking in the case of changing suspension height for race days in which case i probably wouldn't want that height for the street but then again i have no idea what im talking about im mainly just trying to learn haha
06-02-2009, 11:15 AM
#55
ok here's a newb question for ya. i know if you get new shocks/struts/springs you need alignment; but what about rear sway bar? guessing yes but figured i'd ask. anyone have any pics of their sway install since the diy link pics dont work?
06-02-2009, 11:42 AM
#56
Hard to say if you REALLY need an alignment with sway bar install. I suppose it could change something like the toe... maybe. I don't see it making any camber changes by installing it.
Up to you. If you think you need an alignment soon anyway, it's a good reason to get one - just in case.
Here's the TRD instructions (which I added to the first post):
http://www.trdsparks.com/install/006...00-110inst.pdf
Up to you. If you think you need an alignment soon anyway, it's a good reason to get one - just in case.
Here's the TRD instructions (which I added to the first post):
http://www.trdsparks.com/install/006...00-110inst.pdf
09-15-2009, 09:32 PM
#59
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hampton Roads, Virginia
Posts: 27
Just wanted to put a thanks out there for organizing all this info. I was able to read over everything and it answered all the questions I had, except for how to become a pimp and raise enough money to do a quality build.
10-06-2009, 09:41 PM
#60
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I'd like to replace my springs. Do I need to replace the struts too?
- Ideally, you would, but it's not entirely necessary at this point. With lower springs, the struts may encounter a little more wear and tear than normal, but they likely aren't going to blow anytime soon. Even with a severe drop. I know many people are still running on stock struts with new springs and have been without issue for many miles (10-20k+).