PilotSH

Mac is correct. Adding the camber joints without getting the car realigned will also add lots of toe. If you don't want to invest in an alignment right now, you can add a turn on each steering tire rod to reduce the toe in. Just be sure to add it equally left and right. Marking the tie rods makes it easier. Or if you have access to some large flat plates and a tape measure, you could zero the toe yourself.

ummpwr

Thanks Mac and Pilot, I certainty plan on getting an alignment asap... I also think I might have installed the joints backwards (despite reading this entire tread) putting me closer to 0deg camber instead of toward -3. I know there was a pic on pg 2 of them installed. Does anyone else have a pic?

Basically if your looking straight through the bolt holes there is a flattish side and a side that has more of a semi circle curve. In the pics I have seen the flatter side is toward the outside (wheel) and the curved side is toward the inside (engine). Is that correct?

Thanks, Eric

macr88

The flatter side should be more towards the wheel face and the curved side should be toward the engine.

Toe will still change but instead of in it'll be toe out, still a similar feeling when it's off by that much.

mLeach

One thing I don't like about these is that the castle nut is shorter than the threaded portion of the stud. When using the cotter pin, you have to bend it in a very creative way to get it to engage the notches.

robrob

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Anyone order the Upper Rear A-arm ball joint? I am looking for a replacement for my SPC upper rear and I can't find anyone who sells them.

I think SPC is your only source. You normally have to replace the upper A-arm to get a new ball joint.


Here's info on a DIY alignment: http://robrobinette.com/S2000Alignment.htm

//steve\\

Any update from those that have been running them for a while? Any problems?

PilotSH

So far, my set has been daily driven for the last few months, and has had about 6-7 autox events with 2 drivers, and hasn't had any problems.

James

ViperASR

I've got a set sitting in the garage getting ready to be installed next week.
Just looking at them they look like a real quality piece. My brother (Masters in Mechanical Engineering) was very impressed by their quality.
Also, if they were pieces of junk, I'd assume that we would have hear something from the multitude of people that are running them on this board.

Bullwings

3 track days and 1 auto-x event so far in the 3 months that i've had them installed.

06Estukay

I just ordered a set from VelocityShop. I will report back in a few months when track season starts up again for us Canadians!