View Full Version : Rear Chamber on an ITA EG
mossaidis
09-07-2008, 12:41 PM
Hi folks,
I am looking to get at least -2 degrees of chamber in the rear and need to find the best and easiet way to do this. From the rules, I figure I can use eccecntric bushings or slot the mounting holes on either end of the rear LCA.
Ideas? Thoughts? Any where I can buy eccentric bushings instead of making them?
Mickey
PS. I have ES bushings now and after some thought - I think the combination of spherical bushings and slotted mounting holes on the trailer arm would preduce the best results.
You should be able to get all the camber you'll want or need simply by getting the car to the correct ride height. Getting to -2* should be easy...
mossaidis
09-07-2008, 05:55 PM
You should be able to get all the camber you'll want or need simply by getting the car to the correct ride height. Getting to -2* should be easy...
Actuallt at 5", I am able to -1.5. Ideally, I would like -2.5 degrees cause I run a adj. 24mm rear bar.
BTW, how is the car build coming along? I am getting mine ready finally for the April NHMS school. I just got the roll cage put in and pushing off the serious mods, like FD, air dam and overbore until all the safety equipment is done and I have some $$.
Honestly I don't remember my exact camber figures on the rear but I believe that I was at around 1.5-1.75* at a ride height of 5.75" to the rocker panel. Are you measuring ride height at the rocker or jack tab? All Civic/Teg drivers I've talked to about rear camber are using any adjustment allowances to take camber out... not add it in.
The new build is coming along... there was a hang-up with the painter (death in the family) that has put things a bit behind schedule. Looking like it won't be ready for a logbook and race weekend until October right now.
mc-integra111
09-08-2008, 12:29 PM
All Civic/Teg drivers I've talked to about rear camber are using any adjustment allowances to take camber out... not add it in.
Agreed. I had to add positive camber to get to the levels you are looking at. I am not sure if my Teg stuff is the exact same as your Civic stuff, but its probably similar. I suggest checking the suspension carefully to make sure nothing is bent, just in case.
mossaidis
09-08-2008, 12:46 PM
Agreed. I had to add positive camber to get to the levels you are looking at. I am not sure if my Teg stuff is the exact same as your Civic stuff, but its probably similar. I suggest checking the suspension carefully to make sure nothing is bent, just in case.
I will check my rear height again from the rocker panel, I will check for bent parts and will report back. But I am pretty sure it's about 5.25" ride height with -1.5 degree or less of chamber. I know the car was hit "gently" from behind many years again, but I doubt that would affect the geometry that much. Thanks!
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