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Rear camber links kit for a 2006 JCW

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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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Rear camber links kit for a 2006 JCW

I am looking for a set of rear camber links from Hotchkis (tire-rack)
Do I need to purchase the upper links and lower links (more expensive) or only the lower links is enough to set up a negative camber and avoid tire wear for a daily drive as well. it's for my 2006 r53 JCW.
What camber links do you drive?

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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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You are right on with the Hsport camber links. They are the best and quiet. Unless your building a full on race car the lower pair of links will be fine. If you want a set let me know, we can ship them USPS to save you shipping.
 
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Old May 4, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Your 06 has some adjustment for rear camber. Unless you have lowered your car more than JCW springs you should be good with the stock adjustment range.
I used the H-Sport rear lower control arms on my 03 MCS and thought they were great.
 
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Old May 4, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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I am using Hotchkis LCA only in combination with an H&R coil over set which lowers the car about 2".

I am completely satisfied with this arrangement, and it has offered no trouble in 120,000 miles of use.

I installed them to establish 1 degree of negative rear camber, which suits my requirements.

Highly recommended.

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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 12:50 PM
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So MCS to JCW rear should be okay without new arms?

Originally Posted by quikmni
Your 06 has some adjustment for rear camber. Unless you have lowered your car more than JCW springs you should be good with the stock adjustment range.
I used the H-Sport rear lower control arms on my 03 MCS and thought they were great.
Just to confirm, because the Atlanta Mini parts counter that sold me the "last JCW suspension kit in the US" convinced me to buy new upper arms at the same time.

So I didn't need them afterall?

Thanks,

Schmagagled
'05 MCS JCW, with JCW suspension in progress.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 01:04 PM
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I do not know why you would need to replace the upper arms because they are just the standard non-adjustable arms. Your original upper arms should be fine.
 
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