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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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Rear control arm sensor problem

I am installing the rear control arms (Helix) on my MCS . I got the upper and lower arms so I can adjust toe aswell, but the thing is that there is a sensor on upper arm for the stability control.

Does anyone have any idea what to do in regards to angle of installation? Is it the yaw sensor? Is it sensitive to the angle that I will install it in?

Yes, I do have to install it coz the 140km/h+ sweeper are dangerous without it. I don't have any wings for proper download to keep my back end from passing me

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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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Those would be the auto-leveling headlight sensors - take a look at this thread.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 05:10 AM
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Thanks latte hiatus,

I had that thread posted through my phone and it didn't turn out that bad.

OMT, What camber setting do you guys run? For track use since I don't use the car alot on the streets.

Appreciate it!
 
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Camber:
-2.2 front
-1.5 rear
These are a good starting point. May depend on rear sway bar settings, tire pressure, springs.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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Well my current setup...

- Tein SS coilovers (always on the hardest setting)
- H-sport sway bars Fr&Rr (always on the hardest setting)
- Tire pressure 32psi

Why the -2.2.. I can't adjust that since I don't have camber plates... none on the market can be put on my car with out removing the EDFC I have.

Well atleast I believe so, haven't been able to find proof.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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Since this has to do with the after effects of aftermarket control arms, let's try Performance Mods Suspension as the forum for this thread.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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OK, since you don't have front camber plates, set the rear camber so it is less the the front camber. You need this so you can get some oversteer. With your coilovers you got some negitive camber up front, but not as much as the rear.
If you really plan the track the car, you should get the front plates. The front tires need about -2 to work properly and not get worn out on the outside edges.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Thx alot guys

Will try to get the camber plates upfront before the track season... testing the rears soon.
 
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