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Man, how are some of you guys getting so much camber. Does everyone slot their tophats?
I want to say I'm moderately lowered on rebled/tinkered with Megan coilovers, but could only manage -1.7* camber on one side, and -2.0* on the other. I assume something may be bent on my car, but i'm still maxing out at -2*.
I slotted my PBMS. You can slot the upper camber mount at the strut tower or slot the upper hole on the lower mount (to the knuckle) using a round file. Slotting the lower mount is more worth it for the effort.
Picture to show the camber. Extended ball joints are a good option though!
I bought mine from Villians; they're based out of Oregon. I tried extending mine, but ended up melting the plastic bushing inside of them, so this was the most economical option.
They actually have super cheap angle kits if you don't have the means to fab anything yourself.
Suspension:
-Stance Xr1 Coilovers (9k Front/6K Rear)
-PBM Front angle kit
-PBM Rear Toe Arms
-PBM Complete Solid Bushings
-Chopped and welded factory individual camber links
-Welded T2 Diff
-Front factory sway bar/no sway bar rear
Exterior:
-BN Rep Kit
-Extreme Dimensions fenders
-Poorly wrapped in vinyl by yours truly
Wheels:
Front:
Gramlight Optomise 18x9 +22
Tire: Federal RSR 245/35/18
Rear: Ambit Wheels 18x9.5 +15
Tire: 245/40/18 255/35/18 All Seasons
Alignment:
Camber: -5.5 Front / -0.5 Rear
Toe: Tiny bit of toe out Front / Tiny bit of toe in Rear
Impressions: For where my driver skill is currently at, this setup works well for me. Still slightly tweaking the car as well as my driving so nothing is concrete. I will say I've been running this setup for the past 2 years(well minus the 2jz swap, thats fairly new).
Did you go with there angle kit as well? How's your inner wheel clearance?
Nope, I just purchased the extensions.
I shortened my knuckles and extended my outer tie rods. I'm running 17x8.25's at about 55 degrees, and i have about 1/2" of clearance from the frame. I want to throw my 17x9 spares on and run way more tire if i can, but i want to change my KPI by modifying my coilover sleeves. I'd def be rubbing with those bigger wheels.
I'd rather not throw on huge spacers and increase my scrub radius for the sake of angle and tire. However, increasing my KPI is going to affect my rate of camber change while turning.
Then again, I haven't been drifting long enough to really know if having a minimal scrub radius matters.
I shortened my knuckles and extended my outer tie rods. I'm running 17x8.25's at about 55 degrees, and i have about 1/2" of clearance from the frame. I want to throw my 17x9 spares on and run way more tire if i can, but i want to change my KPI by modifying my coilover sleeves. I'd def be rubbing with those bigger wheels.
I'd rather not throw on huge spacers and increase my scrub radius for the sake of angle and tire. However, increasing my KPI is going to affect my rate of camber change while turning.
Then again, I haven't been drifting long enough to really know if having a minimal scrub radius matters.
Gotcha. I've been considering going with their kit and 17x9 +20~ setup but I'm worried about clearance, and I agree with you that I don't want to throw on any spacers.
Suspension:
-Stance Xr1 Coilovers (9k Front/6K Rear)
-PBM Front angle kit
-PBM Rear Toe Arms
-PBM Complete Solid Bushings
-Chopped and welded factory individual camber links
-Welded T2 Diff
-Front factory sway bar/no sway bar rear
Exterior:
-BN Rep Kit
-Extreme Dimensions fenders
-Poorly wrapped in vinyl by yours truly
Wheels:
Front:
Gramlight Optomise 18x9 +22
Tire: Federal RSR 245/35/18
Rear: Ambit Wheels 18x9.5 +15
Tire: 245/40/18 255/35/18 All Seasons
Alignment:
Camber: -5.5 Front / -0.5 Rear
Toe: Tiny bit of toe out Front / Tiny bit of toe in Rear
Impressions: For where my driver skill is currently at, this setup works well for me. Still slightly tweaking the car as well as my driving so nothing is concrete. I will say I've been running this setup for the past 2 years(well minus the 2jz swap, thats fairly new).
Picture of what the camber looks like:
Are you still running the full pbm angle kit?
Did you modify your tie rods at all for it?
Ok, so i'm starting this thread to help out my fellow Rx7 drifter brethren setup their cars and/or improve their drifting/driving style... if you have a question about your setup, build, driving style, technique post here!!
now keep in mind the better your are at being specific with your question the better chance i have for answering your question.
also, if others have input on questions, please feel free to post your experiences/input!
Let me start in posting my setup...
Suspension:
DG-5 coilovers with 8kg front and 6kg rear springs
GP sports super angle kit
HotLine Spindle modification with special camber modification (total steering angle is 55 degree's and total camber is 4.5deg neg
battle version toe links in the rear
mazdaspeed camber adjusters
mazdaspeed center camber adjuster
mazdaspeed dtts eliminator kit
energy suspension bushing kit
0 toe front 3/8 toe in rear
Brakes:
stock!!!
SS brake lines
pbr pads
hand brake--- STOCK!!
Engine:
street port s5 13b-t
1000cc pri and sec inj
Haltech e8
Borg Warner s300 series turbo
v-mount
setrab 635 dual oil coolers
aeromotive tsunami fuel pump/aeromotive fpr
HotLine fuel surge tank
all -6 fuel lines
Drivetrain:
OS-Giken twin disc clutch
OS-Giken super lock lsd
stock t2 trans/driveshaft/axles
Mazdaspeed hard rubber diff mounts, transmission mounts and motor mounts
Been a long time since I have posted on this forum but have you guys seen the kit we have on pre-order over at SLRspeed. Fully bolt on kit that has adjustable ackermand, roll center correction and bolt on outer balljoints that increase track by 100mm overall?
