anyone running rear camber links with coilovers?

[Wastegate13]

There is a GB going on the other forum. Got mine for 160 shipped, took about 5 days to get them in.

 

[Aaron23]

Which forum Wastegate?

 

[bykeryder4life]

Hey I just ordered sportlines. Where can I get the SPC camber arms? How much do they run?

with the eibach kit I dont think you will need them, get em if you want but I believe they are a similar drop to cobb so you are within spec.

 

[bykeryder4life]

when I ordered my BC's I got both SPC arms for about $100-buy one get one free with s tr ee tu ni t at the time

 

[madvillian]

no way, eibach sportlines are SUPER low, they dont make them for the mazdaspeed3, eibach pro kits are similar to cobbs. i had the sportlines on my mazda3 and i was at -2.8 or so in the rear.

 

[fostersafb]

when I ordered my BC's I got both SPC arms for about $100-buy one get one free with s tr ee tu ni t at the time

I was supposed to get that same deal from Import Image, $93 for the set along with the BC's but II couldn't get them after the fact. Bummer for me.

 

[fostersafb]

Which forum Wastegate?

I just found the GB Wastegate was talking about. The GB post said it expired long ago but the coupon code for the $160 shipped still works.

Just check the other mazda 3 forums out there..........(sssh)

 

[Wastegate13]

I just found the GB Wastegate was talking about. The GB post said it expired long ago but the coupon code for the $160 shipped still works.

Just check the other mazda 3 forums out there..........(sssh)

I think they extended it until March 17th or so. Its TH Motorsports. 800-959-0145

 

[Aaron23]

Thanks fellas you been alot of help. Whats that coupon code btw?

 

[Wastegate13]

Thanks fellas you been alot of help. Whats that coupon code btw?

I dunno the code but if you call they will give you that price over the phone.

 

[Aaron23]

Alright thanks Wastegate.

 

[fostersafb]

Thanks fellas you been alot of help. Whats that coupon code btw?

SPCmazda3

EDIT: Just ordered mine, $160 shipped!

 

[bykeryder4life]

no way, eibach sportlines are SUPER low, they dont make them for the mazdaspeed3, eibach pro kits are similar to cobbs. i had the sportlines on my mazda3 and i was at -2.8 or so in the rear.

oops sorry was thinking of the pro-kit I think? it's like .8"drop???

 

[madvillian]

meh, its a bit more, its better than the cobbs i think. builthatch has them:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123732500

i just ordered my camber links. aaand i installed my 25mm spacers, i will post pictures up tomorrow.

 

[Nliiitend1]

Did you take out just the upper ring from the rears? I've been waiting for my springs to settle before getting an alignment too. I'm worried that the rear camber is going to be too much and I'll have to end up getting the SPC's as well.

So you ended up with -3.5* of camber in the rear? I've guessed that mine is sitting around -2.5* to -3*.

Anybody know what a good "performance" alignment for the MS3 would be? I don't know about you madvillian but I don't mind running an aggressive alignment, as long as it doesn't end up burning through the inside of the tires too quickly.

This is what I would consider to be a great "performance" alignment:

-2.5 degrees front camber (pretty much impossible without aftermarket camber correction)
~1/16th-1/8th" TOTAL toe OUT in the front (closer to 1/16th for better tire wear, closer to 1/8th for more aggressive turn-in)

-1.5 degrees rear camber
ZERO TOTAL toe in the rear

That being said, if you're not using front camber correction I'd put the rear camber at no more negative than the front, and use the same toe settings as above.

 

[Wastegate13]

This is what I would consider to be a great "performance" alignment:

-2.5 degrees front camber (pretty much impossible without aftermarket camber correction)
~1/16th-1/8th" TOTAL toe OUT in the front (closer to 1/16th for better tire wear, closer to 1/8th for more aggressive turn-in)

-1.5 degrees rear camber
ZERO TOTAL toe in the rear

That being said, if you're not using front camber correction I'd put the rear camber at no more negative than the front, and use the same toe settings as above.

Except for the toe out this is almost exactly what I am running. I have slightly more camber in the rear because I had no adjustability.

 

[CnoTataymo]

This is what I would consider to be a great "performance" alignment:

-2.5 degrees front camber (pretty much impossible without aftermarket camber correction)
~1/16th-1/8th" TOTAL toe OUT in the front (closer to 1/16th for better tire wear, closer to 1/8th for more aggressive turn-in)

-1.5 degrees rear camber
ZERO TOTAL toe in the rear

That being said, if you're not using front camber correction I'd put the rear camber at no more negative than the front, and use the same toe settings as above.

So what's a good alignment spec for DD and some fun without a lot of tire wear?

 

[Aaron23]

Madvillan was your car lowered in the pics with the spacers on?

 

[madvillian]

yeah, its all of the way down in the rear and really low in the front. will take some in a bit!

 

[bykeryder4life]

i think anything over -2 camber is too much and your tires will be getting worn down fast if you actually drive the s*** out of the car. Performance wise, ya it will feel real good at those settings said above. 1/8" toe seems too aggressive for DD that doesnt like buying tires alot i would go with the 1/16" toe if anything