baru Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Hello. Just had all round set of tyres on wrx 01 and went for tracking after. Everything is out, rear is the worst 2degrees 44! they say that I might be better fitting new rear bushes and coming back to see if they have improved! Has anyone had to deal with this and what would the best thing to do. Any ideas would be great Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Did they check to see if the camber bolts were ok and aligned properly ? Just about everything is adjustable and you can buy different camber bolts from eibach or whitline to add a bit more of you want Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baru Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 He Didn't mention anything about camber bolts to me! Don't think they checked or could even measure it. Might.go back and ask.them tomorrow. The upgraded camber bolts may help, just iv heard they can put strain on drive shafts? I would like a stock fix really!? They must have been right when it left the factory! Or should I forget about it? I don't use it for sport, would just be nice to have it right!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baru Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 http://scoobyworld.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2058 1.75 degree of movement! Going to look for bigger movements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 If the suspensions been changed or any works been done to the rear of the car the bolts will have been removed, and you need a geo set up again so maybe someone did something and didn't get it re aligned after, The camber bolts are on the lower strut leg by the hub, it's a possibility they didn't know about it, who did you take it to ? As you have seen it's only a cam on the bolt so I'd go back to the garage and ask them to have another look You'll notice a difference in handling and you should get better tyre wear too with a correct set up Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baru Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'll go back and show them the bolt on the Internet and get an answer. They mentioned bushes may have to be changed :-/ I hope they have already been installed and he just didn't know, otherwise they are not so expensive! Will post out come!! Nice one! Feel a bit better now. Next just got to change my rear calipers one day as off side rear has seized.... Oh the fun haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Lol I know I've just done the front calipers for same reason, My bushes are origional (18years) so it should be ok, my guess is the bolt has been put back in and not aligned properly, good luck & let us know how you get on Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baru Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Not as bad as this guy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Haha how do you even make that work ? Never understood the whole 'stance' & vw euro thing Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'd take it to a specialist first, get the suspension looked at and checked over first. You could take it to these guys in Buxton, up harpur hill way i think. - http://www.autotecnica-subaru.co.uk/ I've not used them, but i've heard good things about them. Ps, im from your neck of the woods :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 On classic imprezas they only have the camber bolts in the front as standard (so the rear is totally unadjustable) I fitted Elbaich rear camber bolts when I fitted the rear shocks a couple of months ago, not because I wanted a "stanced" vdub look as I want it to actually go around corners and cope with our fubar'd ,potholed roads .It was just to give the rear some sort of adjustment when I eventually get round to having a 4 wheel alignment done . Yours does seem like it's quite a way out so I'd probably agree that somethings a bit worn but would have thought if it's a lateral link or bush it would have been picked up on the mot . Maybe just get some Elbaich rear camber bolts and ask them to fit them prior to trying to align it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hmm interesting, my alignment guy said I had a set of bolts in the rear,i'm off to check now haha Seems a bit odd that the foz may have them and classic wouldn't Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 It's all lies I don't have any they look like stock bolts to me, maybe he was getting confused by the toe in out bolts Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Glad you mentioned something stants[emoji106] As I've only ever worked on 93 to 97, so I'm not 100% sure that newage (or even later classics) don't have rear camber bolts as standard as well tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baru Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Yeh no bolts.on the 2001. Going to check the bushes and if there ok. Then will think about installing these bolts! Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Have the shocks been changed at all ? Seems very odd for it to be so far out with no explanation, everything under the car straight etc ? Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baru Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Yeh no bolts.on the 2001. Going to check the bushes and if there ok. Then will think about installing these bolts! Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baru Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 40mm lowering kit installed! I think I will have to take wheel off to see if the bolts are there? Can not see any bolts underneath with those tags on! I take it they are easy to install? Bolt for a bolt?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 The you will have removed & refitted the original bolts while installing the lowering springs, ? bolt at bottom of strut just above the disc Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozyDave Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 they don't have camber bolts as std on my 05 blob wrx I had to have camber bolts fitted to the rear because it was that far out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Yeah when you lower a car it changes the angle of the wishbones/lateral links which in turn pushes the bottom of the wheels out or in (changing the camber) I've fitted a roll center correction kit on the front which extends the track rod arms and bottom ball joints ,with the standard front camber bolts. I'm hoping that with the adjustable arb and rear camber bolts it will give enough adjustment to correct the geometry Just debating on waiting for a anti lift kit to come up at the right price before I get it set up properly or get It done now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baru Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Just a quick update with some pics. Bolts arrived, looked strong and upto the job! Had a job cracking the top bolts but managed in the end. Bushes have perished and bottom control arms aren't fantastic and the caliper is still seized but that's another story! Just noticed picture 2. The lower bolt looks like it has a marker on it exposed by brushing dirt! Looks strange! :| Will investigate further. An Easy job to fit camber bolts and not expensive. Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 My guess is that the bolts have been out before and someone 's roughly marked the location of where they were to be able to put it back in the same position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 another reason many get odd alignment readings is because many staff do real sloppy job on setting up & using equipment so be real sure you shop & staff are above average or you just wasting good money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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