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I can't seem to be able to find a good source for SS spacers that meet our specs though
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yup - I had mine made bespoke to my specs via an ebay seller here in th UK. Painless enough.
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Anyone have a line on stainless spacers here in the US?
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Not yet. No time but will get these on soon.
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How long did it take and how was the tracking effected after TS installed ?
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Before alignment (parts fitted) was: Left Front: -1.32 camber 7.39 caster 0.04 toe in Right Front: -1.29 camber 7.46 caster 0.00 toe So definitely needs an alignment after fitting parts. As i say, all the bits went on in one go so can't specifically attribute what the TS affects the most, but the synergy is pretty darn good for driving. Steering feel is more uniform, doesn't feel heavier but you do get a better impression of where the wheels are and less squirm under braking (attributing the latter more to alignment though). As close to my requested alignment as possible was: Left Front: -2.00 camber 7.39 caster 0.06 toe in Right Front: -2.06 camber 7.46 caster 0.05 toe in Left Rear: -1.52 camber 0.09 toe in Right Rear: -1.56 camber 0.11 toe in Stability is great, corner grip is great, no understeer characteristics, very neutral feeling. My stock alignment must have been out for some time as it was quite hairy in certain situations. Id happily reduce some of the toe for track, but provided i don't get any major tyre scrub ill be keeping these settings for the street without a doubt. |
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As F8x LCA's are longer they are main reason for adjusting your alignment as your front wheels will be "toe-in" towards each other post LCA install. F8x LCA's & TS's have firmer/less compliant bushes. TS improve stability under braking and LCAs will widen the track and increase camber. With F8x arms, front suspension geometry will stay more stable than stock [as there's much less flex] when pedalling it hard around bends etc.
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Then you will have access to everything. You will have to unclip big power steering wire holder ( 2 clips, no need to cut colson, only pry gently the clip to remove the holder) to access the bolt on one side (passenger on LHD). You will have however to tighten the screws on chassis with car in normal position If you need it I can print you the procedure from ISTA. Alignment was only slightly modified but was in BMW range so no issue to diy it. |
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Yes please to the offer of printing out procedure from ISTA. How do you access ISTA to print EBA/install procedures?
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My real concern here is more about the mating face of the bushing on the chassis mount. I am assuming the chassis mount is galvanized steel which is expecting a rubber bushing to rub against it, not a stainless steel or aluminum spacer. Is there a concern that over time, the spacer will first rub off the paint, then rub off the anti-rust compound and start the rusting process on the mount? That would be a SUPER PITA to fix. If you live in a place where road salting is common, the rate of corrosion could be much quicker. This is all theorizing here. No testing has been done. Last edited by casualDIYer; 02-26-2017 at 11:18 PM.. |
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Did anyone figure the smallest wheel size? I ask since I run the smallest radius wheel for winter tires. |
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The wheel and tyres subsection would be the best stop for the latter question, but i know that, in terms of diameter, people have fitted the 17" version of the BBS SR as winter wheels without issue. Milage may vary with some 17" designs though as some of the barrels do hit the caliper. |
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I was leaning toward this upgrade but when discussing it with a friend he noted that with snow on the ground, having the wheel at zero camber is ideal as it provides the tire tread with more contact with the ground.
Seems like adjustable camber plates might have an advantage in the ability to go from a summer to winter config. Is added camber a real issue in snowy driving? |
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No... Especially not on a RWD car.
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