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09-08-2012, 06:27 PM | #1 |
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Location: SSF, CA
Vehicle:2012 WRX SWP |
2012 WRX - mismatched(?) rear camber
Hi folks! I just got back from the alignment shop, and found that the rear camber on my car does not match.
I'm lowered on RCE Blacks, Koni Yellows, and 2010 WRX Struts and top hats. Front:Left Camber: -2.1 Caster: 6.8 Toe: 0 Front:Right Camber: -2.1 Caster: 6.2 Toe: 0 Rear:Left Camber: -1.6 Toe: 0 Rear:Right Camber: -2.3 Toe: 0 Is the mis-matched rear camber normal? Should I be worried? Should I go back to stock then have this looked at, and possibly fixed under warranty? Also, is caster adjustable on our cars? Would the 0.6 caster difference up front also be something I need to look into? Thank you!
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09-09-2012, 11:38 AM | #2 |
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Bump anyone?
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01-08-2013, 07:18 PM | #3 |
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Vehicle:2012 WRX MTuned Stg2 WRB 328hp / 360tq |
did you ever figure this out? i have same issue
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01-10-2013, 09:51 PM | #4 |
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how would you even adjust the rear? isnt there no adjustment?
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02-11-2013, 10:27 PM | #5 |
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PRSIC
Location: Puerto Rico
Vehicle:08 ReX Silver |
Hi, did you get this resolved or looked at?
I'm on Epic Springs. Rear Camber is now Left: -1.39 and Right: -2.22 Looking into the whiteline set to correct these. |
02-12-2013, 10:46 AM | #6 |
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Location: Baltimore
Vehicle:2010 WRX (SSM) Stg 2+ 310/370, 6sp R180 |
A preloaded sway bar (ie, solid non adjustable endlinks) could create some difference in camber, but I don't think it would cause that much.
Id possibly look at the rear LCA and see if it's bent. |
02-12-2013, 11:27 AM | #7 | |
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Vehicle:08 ReX Silver |
Quote:
Both lower control arms where replaced by dealer under warranty but it did not fix the problem. Of course, I don't trust the dealer. Could it be time to replace bushings? I'm looking into the Whiteline Rear Camber set and wonder (because I cannot find the instructions) if these bushings take care of the ones I would need to replace. Bottom line I need atleast -2 camber on the rears. Have some rubbing issues with 18x8 RPF1s on the side with -1.39 PS. Sorry for the thread jack. |
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02-12-2013, 11:40 AM | #8 |
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Vehicle:2015 Subaru STI 17Forester / 18Crosstrek |
Measure your rear ride height, hub center to Fender.
Ultimately, its not uncommon for non-adjustable camber to be off by up to a degree. Just nature of tolerances. Get adjustable lower control arms if it bugs you. |
02-12-2013, 02:20 PM | #9 |
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Any other options before changing out LCA's?
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02-12-2013, 02:22 PM | #10 |
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You need camber adjustment. On your chassis, the only way is with offset bushings which are crap to work with, or adjustable LCAs. No other options.
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02-12-2013, 02:37 PM | #11 |
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or MSI adjustable upper control arms, which are texa$$. about $2000
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02-12-2013, 02:43 PM | #12 |
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02-12-2013, 02:44 PM | #13 |
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Both.
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02-12-2013, 07:06 PM | #14 |
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Vehicle:2010 WRX Hatch WR Blue |
The PowerFlex bushings were very simple to adjust.
I had -1.6 and -2.1 and with my first try got them within less than 0.1 deg of each other at ~-1.4. Installation is easy once you get the old bushings out. You will need a big press and an air hammer. I took my upper arms to a local shop and they pressed the bushings out. Last edited by msennati; 02-12-2013 at 07:15 PM. |
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