Are all Fs prone to front inner tire edge wear?
#16
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Coming from the 3IS section... I just installed coils and it created an undesired camber in the front (and to a lesser extent, the rear) of the car. I talked to the Figs vendor on here and he recommended me the bushing for the inner tire wear as well. So from what I've gathered, this won't help with negative camber but it will help with tire wear? How does that work? I thought negative camber and inner tire wear when hand in hand?
The Fig bushing helps stop the sloppyness of the "rear" of the Lower Control Arm.
During hard braking, the fluid filled bushing allows the rear control arm to move and causes the front tires to "toe out" or open up to the outside of the car.
Camber wear, while impacting the inside of the tire, also impacts the middle of the tire.
Here is a good example:
#17
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Coming from the 3IS section... I just installed coils and it created an undesired camber in the front (and to a lesser extent, the rear) of the car. I talked to the Figs vendor on here and he recommended me the bushing for the inner tire wear as well. So from what I've gathered, this won't help with negative camber but it will help with tire wear? How does that work? I thought negative camber and inner tire wear when hand in hand?
Camber can do it as well lowered, if you lower to the point that it starts to change the front suspension angles that an alignment cannot bring it back.
I had the SPC ball joints installed that allow enough adjustment to get the camber back within spec for the drop that I wanted on my coils.
#18
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Thanks for the input guys... unfortunately, we do not have front camber kits for the 3IS yet... would you guys absolutely recommend these brushings? Sounds like there are no downsides...
Also, what is the difference between these two products (aka, which one do I get for my front suspension)?:
http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...product_id=286
http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...product_id=138
Also, what is the difference between these two products (aka, which one do I get for my front suspension)?:
http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...product_id=286
http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...product_id=138
#19
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The only downside seems to be cost.
IMO - if your main concern is tire wear, adjusting your alignment specs (specifically the toe) will most certainly solve your problem. If you want a less squishy LCA bushing that will improve overall performance and will reduce toe out during (hard) braking add the Figs.
IMO - if your main concern is tire wear, adjusting your alignment specs (specifically the toe) will most certainly solve your problem. If you want a less squishy LCA bushing that will improve overall performance and will reduce toe out during (hard) braking add the Figs.
#21
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I have even wear for my driving style now. The problem is, the squishy bushings will always deflect heavily, so everyone will need slightly different settings for best tire wear. Depends on your driving style, road quality, specific tires, etc.
Getting the poly bushings takes the guesswork out. Set toe slightly out (0.04 degrees) and you're golden.
BTW, this for all 2IS, not just IS F.
Getting the poly bushings takes the guesswork out. Set toe slightly out (0.04 degrees) and you're golden.
BTW, this for all 2IS, not just IS F.
#24
Lead Lap
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Unless there is something funny going on with your car that you need the offset bushings the easy choice is to buy the 90 durometer, installed in brackets (new or used is your choice) and do the install yourself.
#26
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I used the specs that have been posted here several times.
The factory toe settings are not the best unless you like your inner tires wearing away.
The attachment is not mine, but I attached a copy that I kept and used when I had my alignment done after my mods were installed.
Last edited by Beachtyme; 05-14-15 at 03:00 PM.
#27
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the 90 #1?
or the 90 # 2?
are the rears even necessary?
http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...product_id=156
or the 90 # 2?
are the rears even necessary?
http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...product_id=156
#28
the 90 #1?
or the 90 # 2?
are the rears even necessary?
http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...product_id=156
or the 90 # 2?
are the rears even necessary?
http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...product_id=156
http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...product_id=235
#29
Hey guys, I didn't want to start another thread about this. Anyways, my first set of tire actually blew up because of this (I believe) inner side wall was all ripped and worn out however I didn't see any of the cords like most people are. I bought new summers NItto NT555 245/35 and 275/30's and I was told I definitely needed an alignment. Before my alignment, there was a slight pull to the right but the steering wheel seemed to be straight. After my alignment I'd have to hold the steering wheel to the left a lot more than before and it still pulls to the right and now my car rides like its 'floating'
My question is, would the negative camber on LF be caused by something else or do I apply to the people that need to install the LCA bushings?
Thanks
My question is, would the negative camber on LF be caused by something else or do I apply to the people that need to install the LCA bushings?
Thanks
#30
The Maker
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Hey guys, I didn't want to start another thread about this. Anyways, my first set of tire actually blew up because of this (I believe) inner side wall was all ripped and worn out however I didn't see any of the cords like most people are. I bought new summers NItto NT555 245/35 and 275/30's and I was told I definitely needed an alignment. Before my alignment, there was a slight pull to the right but the steering wheel seemed to be straight. After my alignment I'd have to hold the steering wheel to the left a lot more than before and it still pulls to the right and now my car rides like its 'floating'
My question is, would the negative camber on LF be caused by something else or do I apply to the people that need to install the LCA bushings?
Thanks
My question is, would the negative camber on LF be caused by something else or do I apply to the people that need to install the LCA bushings?
Thanks
Mike
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