S2000 STR prep resource
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Originally Posted by daverx7,Apr 26 2010, 05:22 PM
My local co-driver is a tech, so I'll get him to put it on a lift and see what we find under there.
Got it on an alignment rack and inspected for any mounts separating and all was good. We then worked on the alignment and with a second person, we got -1.8 on the front left side. I'm going to see how it does at a test and tune that's on concrete and see how it behaves before doing anyhing else.
My car is starting to get on the upper side of 70+K miles, so it is time to freshen things up under there.
Thanks to all that shared their info regarding front left camber.
-Dave
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Originally Posted by bronxbomber252,Apr 29 2010, 09:57 PM
my 01 with 89k was the opposite, -2.2 out of the left front and -1.9 or of the right... so I had them both set to -1.9
Originally Posted by glagola1
You know you can equalize your camber settings by shifting the front sub frame. Just loosen the subframe bolts and use a pry bar to move it around on the alignment rack.
Thanks for the tip!-D
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From: Frankfort, KY
Originally Posted by daverx7,Apr 30 2010, 04:47 AM
Very nice! I've seen several S2000's and all of them struggled getting much camber on the front left in comparison to the front right.
Oh really?!?!! I can get tons of camber on the right side. It would be nice to use some of that on the left. I can't wait to share that with my co-driver. Thanks for the tip!
-D
Originally Posted by glagola1
You know you can equalize your camber settings by shifting the front sub frame. Just loosen the subframe bolts and use a pry bar to move it around on the alignment rack.
Thanks for the tip!-D
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From: Sparta NJ
Originally Posted by glagola1,Apr 29 2010, 10:37 PM
You know you can equalize your camber settings by shifting the front sub frame. Just loosen the subframe bolts and use a pry bar to move it around on the alignment rack.
If you are within 0.2 from one side to the other, it is probably difficult to shift the subframe exactly 0.1 to get them both the same. If your car is older and has high miles or a couple seasons of autocross on the LCA's, replace them so you are not chasing bushing wear.
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From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Originally Posted by scareyourpassenger,Apr 22 2010, 10:37 AM
So, not only did he call me back he verified that they are 17lbs!!!. I decided to order a set at $209 shipped each plus there was a $50 instant rebate as part of some promotion. Tom O'grady at Discount Tire was very helpful and if you want to order some wheels he can be reached at 1800-589-6789 extension 51879.
Was the salesman saying what you wanted to hear to make the sale? Or are they really 17 lbs?
