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Old 05-03-2013 | 09:55 PM
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Alignment, tires, and lateral links..

Alright guys after having a bit of discussion on another thread I figured I would make my own thread and figure out what to do for my '12 WRX

Heres the situation as a few of you know:

I just recently installed a few things on my car heres the current mod list:

RCE Black Springs Front and Rear
Koni Yellows Front and Rear
Purchased front and rear sway bar 22" but only installed rear so far.
Front Tower strut bar

Today I went in for an alignment and of course to my previous research my rear is fixed and camber can not be adjusted. I was told that my camber in the rear was further than the front.. Apetron pointed it out as well and told me it wont bother with tire wear but, for some reason my tires seem to be wearing down pretty bad. I was given the opinion to go to adjustable lateral links but my question is.. is it worth it. I am pretty **** when it comes down to my car being done correctly and I feel like if its not done correctly im sort of just screwing my self over in the long run.

This being the first car that I have ever lowered or even touched suspension.. I am open to any suggestions and figured I may as well open a thread for suggestions. I uploaded my alignment sheet if anyone is wondering what my camber and toes are..

Thanks all for your input so far I really appreciate the helping community around here.

Link to alignment sheet:

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Old 05-03-2013 | 10:26 PM
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If you're ****, then buy more parts to make the area adjustable to fix the issue.
Old 05-03-2013 | 10:32 PM
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If you're ****, then buy more parts to make the area adjustable to fix the issue.
I am, but is it worth doing right now is the huge question.. Theres a lot to be done for my car (I havent even changed my wheels or tires yet).. and I know that theres even more suspension stuff I would like to add in the future. I guess what I am asking is.. if I want to get new wheels / tires is it worth to get the lateral links.
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I see.

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Old 05-03-2013 | 11:33 PM
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^^ reason why i didnt put it in is because its too big >.>
Old 05-04-2013 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by oshrizak
^^ reason why i didnt put it in is because its too big >.>
That's what she said?
Old 05-04-2013 | 12:35 AM
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That's what she said?
Yeezy! Back on topic though.. I think I may just go with them and go over to wheeldude or something to see fitment for my car and what I would like to go with..
Old 05-04-2013 | 06:31 AM
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I had a set of adjustable LCAs on my car... They're nice, but not exactly cheap. If there's a deal out there, I'd grab them.
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Jourdan.... you left there with those settings?
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No, that's Zack's image.

My stuff is this...

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I wouldn't be terribly pleased with what Kraus did. I'd just pay them and leave. But I wouldn't be going back. Although mine is cropped, it's from Auto Innovations. With stock multi-link rear suspension, only the toe is adjustable. And the cross camber makes my eye twitch. But it's interesting to see that Zack's is closer than mine.
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Not going to buy it from here I hope... but you're saying this product will fix my issue? RLL

I researched and apparently GTspec doesnt make them quite right for my year. I am pretty sure i'll be going else where for a new alignment once I get things done.
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Yep. Those are the parts.

Each brand varies a little bit. But they should all work equally.
Old 05-04-2013 | 02:53 PM
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Expensive expensive... Gotta pay to play right? I'll order it when I get new wheels/tires. Yeezy
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Originally Posted by JourdanWithaU
No, that's Zack's image.

My stuff is this...



I wouldn't be terribly pleased with what Kraus did. I'd just pay them and leave. But I wouldn't be going back. Although mine is cropped, it's from Auto Innovations. With stock multi-link rear suspension, only the toe is adjustable. And the cross camber makes my eye twitch. But it's interesting to see that Zack's is closer than mine.
Why wouldn't you be pleased with what Roger Kraus Racing did? Those numbers aren't bad considering only having front camber adjustment.
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-1.5 and -1.6

Not exactly acceptable...


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