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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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If you already have springs, definately get the swaybars and camber kit next.
I have Tein S Tech and camber bolts, and even with the crappy stock tyres (getting replaced tomorrow) the car handles SO much better. Swaybars are next on the list.
I also have a Cusco front strut brace which was an improvement over stock. Made turn in much better.
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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Sway bars w/o a doubt. I dont know about your RA, mine suffers from some pretty bad body roll (she's a fat pig, but I love her )
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by gloom
This sounds great, except for the fact that I don't understand alot of it
I'm guessing you point the wheels somewhat to the center but where do the bolts come in? Can't you adjust it without them?
If I buy these bolts will any experienced tire shop be able to do the alignment for me and understand what the heck I need them to do?
Also, where do I find the bolts? Couldn't find any on the AMS webpage.

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I see now what you mean by negative camber. Bottom of the wheels pointing outward.
And you need special bolts to do this?
yes you install front camber bolts in the struts lower mounting points at the hub, it can give you camber adjustment as the RA does not come with adjustment from the factory like the Evo.

A good alignment and putting some negative camber in the front does *wonders* for the cars handling, espically since it's such a heavy car.

Ingalls make front camber bolts. Whiteline makes rear camber adjustment kits so you can get *less* camber out of the rear when lowering. Part number is KCA329

I'd imagine MRT in Aus offer these as well.
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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What about some



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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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^^ Yeah MRT sells the whiteline gear.

I bought my camber bolts from the USA cause they were cheaper than buying locally. Even including freight I still saved nearly 40%

Oh BTW Bryan, I've sent you a PM about something else. Could you please reply when you have a chance.
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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How much would people be willing to spend for a decent aerodynamics package? Like, a splitter, canards, rear diffuser, side guards and spats?
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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If anyone could link me a shop who is willing to ship a ralliart camber kit to europe (sweden) I would apreciate it cause all shops Ive checked lists other models then 2008+ lancer or ralliart (H&R in sweden have one but the price is insane. SEK -> USD you would pay 100$ for a pair).

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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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^^^ Ebay is your friend. Most of the guys selling on there will ship worldwide.
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 02:50 AM
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id never seen that site for brakes before. i know im not helping you out any but thanks for the link
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jcm308
^^^ Ebay is your friend. Most of the guys selling on there will ship worldwide.
Thanks, but I didn't find anything for our particular model
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 06:16 AM
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I know this isn't a mod really but, I think on of the most important things to do when changing suspension set-up is know where your going with it. Every one drives differently. You need to know or understand the way you drive and your comfort zone. If you had two RA's with totally different set-ups, good well thought out set-ups, but different, you might love one and hate the other. What works for one persons driving style may not work for you. Suspension and chassis set-up are not like power mods. They are way more personal, and way more important.
Me personally, I like to brake relatively late load the front of the car and accelerate through the apex as early as possible. I am just more comfortable breaking the rear lose myself, rather then waiting for it to find its limit on its on. Others like to brake even later and roll through the apex accelerate hard after the apex and rely on grip alone. There is no right or wrong way per-say but the set-up needs to be different for each style.
So know your style. Know where you are going with the set-up. It is massively important...
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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Thanks for the tips.
I need to try the swaybar though, and it's not that expensive.
Just waiting for a confirmation and instructions on how to place an international order from evasivemotorsports.com.
They did a pricematch on the swaybar against amsperformance.

The brakes will be the next mod after it.
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Just keep in mind the rear sway bar install is as bit more involved then the Evo X.
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by razorlab
Just keep in mind the rear sway bar install is as bit more involved then the Evo X.
dropping the diff isnt that hard :P
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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Didn't say it was hard, just more involved.

The Evo rear sway takes about a quarter of the time to install.
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