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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 06:54 AM
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anyone know how much these are going for?

these items are not price listed on their website yet but they look great. if anyone has any info on these please chime in....or any other recommendations would be cool too

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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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I have a recommendation. Ditch the "Toe arms" These will not get your toe back in specs. If you are looking to do that go for the SPC toe bolts.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 09:19 AM
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is that all that is needed for rear alignment....i am dropping my car down and i want to be able to make the appropriate adjustments necessary to keep the rear within specs.

also, i called hotchkis and these are going to be about 350.00 for each...and 3 months out before you can buy them
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 07:25 AM
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Dude I'm going to be honest here. You are better off just getting the entire SPC setup. It includes Camber arms (rear) and toe bolts. With these you can get your rear alignment well within spec. Total cost for both shipped is $220. I just got them myself. I'll post pics soon but in comparing them to lets say the Kinetix or any others many have agreed they look better. Go to www.iapdirect.com to order them.
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Link to parts.. http://www.iapdirect.com/item.asp?invid=622
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MIAPLAYA, this looks like a great solution for adding adjustability to the rear suspension.

Has anyone used these on a Z that tracks frequently?

Not sure I like the fact that the chassis mounting holes need elongating.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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Originally posted by EnthuZ
MIAPLAYA, this looks like a great solution for adding adjustability to the rear suspension.

Has anyone used these on a Z that tracks frequently?

Not sure I like the fact that the chassis mounting holes need elongating.
Not sure how often the cars are tracked but I know protocav has installed them on MANY cars. he ha them on his and has had ZERO issues.
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Originally posted by EnthuZ
MIAPLAYA, this looks like a great solution for adding adjustability to the rear suspension.

Has anyone used these on a Z that tracks frequently?

Not sure I like the fact that the chassis mounting holes need elongating.
Oh as for as elongating the hole it is very easy and quick to do. For more details you can PM protocav. He has it down to a science now...
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the elongation of holes scares me too....why isn't there another way to do this without having to modify the holes.

so if i understand this correctly, one bar is for camber and the other is just a traction bar, and the bolts/elongation would be for toe adjustment.

just trying to get some clarification because why are they selling the traction bar...what does this do for adjustment of the rear?

the spc setup is definately cheaper...just don't want to have to grind holes larger than they need to be if there is another way such as a bar that allows for the toe adjustment.

keep that info coming....thanks again
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Originally posted by Road Warrior
the elongation of holes scares me too....why isn't there another way to do this without having to modify the holes.

so if i understand this correctly, one bar is for camber and the other is just a traction bar, and the bolts/elongation would be for toe adjustment.

just trying to get some clarification because why are they selling the traction bar...what does this do for adjustment of the rear?

the spc setup is definately cheaper...just don't want to have to grind holes larger than they need to be if there is another way such as a bar that allows for the toe adjustment.

keep that info coming....thanks again
No the traction bars are not going to sufficiently modify the toe to get it in specs. I'm not sure why people even buy these. In reality they do nothing much for you. Elongating the hole and adding this bolt essentially increase the amount of toe adjuablility to allow you to get in specs. Its really hard to explain without looking at the car and showing you. Try and PM protocav. He was able to Barney it for me and can probably give you a better understanding of what I mean.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 11:16 AM
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sorry....repost...ok....so bump it
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Originally posted by Road Warrior
sorry....repost...ok....so bump it

Did you PM protocav?
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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not yet...but i have been too damn busy doing other stuff and trying to get new rims/tires

i am going to drop my car down this weekend so i will need something soon. not really worried about my tires right now as they are going to need to be replaced anyways.

how critical is the toe compared to the camber?

thanks for keeping me updated miaplaya....peace out

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