Suspension and Brakes Springs, shocks, coilovers, sways, braces, brakes, etc.

RCA's with springs

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-29-08, 05:37 PM
  #1  
DJC
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
DJC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: TX
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RCA's with springs

It seems RCA's have been installed on cars with coilovers, but has anyone tried front RCA's with springs? Specifically L-Tuned Springs? Any measurable improvement in front-end camber? My goal is to add positive front end camber (additional lowering is not a priority). Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
DJC
Old 01-29-08, 07:26 PM
  #2  
GSteg
Rookie
iTrader: (15)
 
GSteg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 16,017
Likes: 0
Received 78 Likes on 60 Posts
Default

I have l-tuned and will be installing my RCA when I get off my lazy butt (actually i'm pretty busy )

Your camber will change ever so slightly with springs/RCA combo. The coilover guys will be able to take the RCA into advantage by being able to adjust back to their original height after installing the RCA. Unfortunately, us spring guys wont be able to do that for obvious reasons.
Old 01-29-08, 07:32 PM
  #3  
johnee78
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (4)
 
johnee78's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,280
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Exclamation

Originally Posted by GSteg
I have l-tuned and will be installing my RCA when I get off my lazy butt (actually i'm pretty busy )

Your camber will change ever so slightly with springs/RCA combo. The coilover guys will be able to take the RCA into advantage by being able to adjust back to their original height after installing the RCA. Unfortunately, us spring guys wont be able to do that for obvious reasons.
Aside from you not being able to adjust the front you forgot about the rear..Once you install the RCA's the front will be lower than the back.Thats why the RCAs will only work and benefit cars with coilovers..
Old 01-29-08, 07:36 PM
  #4  
GSteg
Rookie
iTrader: (15)
 
GSteg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 16,017
Likes: 0
Received 78 Likes on 60 Posts
Default

In my case, it actually works perfectly believe it or not. The L-tuned springs lowers the car 1" all around, but the front gap is larger than the rear from the factory. So my RCA will actually give me even gaps all around
Old 01-29-08, 08:47 PM
  #5  
DJC
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
DJC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: TX
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by johnee78
Aside from you not being able to adjust the front you forgot about the rear..Once you install the RCA's the front will be lower than the back.Thats why the RCAs will only work and benefit cars with coilovers..
Do they make RCA's for the rear?
Old 01-31-08, 06:41 PM
  #6  
dung0981
Lexus Test Driver

iTrader: (1)
 
dung0981's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 833
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I got tanabe NF210 with 0.5 inch RCAs installed. I got 0.5 degree camber. Thats very good because the front lower around 1.7 inchs. Here is the pic
Old 01-31-08, 07:17 PM
  #7  
DJC
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
DJC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: TX
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by dung0981
I got tanabe NF210 with 0.5 inch RCAs installed. I got 0.5 degree camber. Thats very good because the front lower around 1.7 inchs. Here is the pic
Thanks for your reply and the picture. Was the 0.5 degree gain in camber enough to bring your front-end camber back in OEM spec? Do you have any full side pictures of your car to show how much lower the front is than the back? Finally, where did you purchase your RCA'S?

Many thanks,
DJC
Old 01-31-08, 07:32 PM
  #8  
GSteg
Rookie
iTrader: (15)
 
GSteg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 16,017
Likes: 0
Received 78 Likes on 60 Posts
Default

He meant that his overall camber is at 0.5 degree right now (after alignment). I forgot what OEM spec is, but I'm pretty sure 0.5 is within spec, if not on the edge of it.
Old 01-31-08, 09:51 PM
  #9  
GS FONZy
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (6)
 
GS FONZy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: ca
Posts: 3,729
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Doan, is that your GS on pic?
Old 03-11-08, 10:02 PM
  #10  
RX729
Pole Position
 
RX729's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: ca
Posts: 232
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Where did you get them...?

Originally Posted by DJC
Thanks for your reply and the picture. Was the 0.5 degree gain in camber enough to bring your front-end camber back in OEM spec? Do you have any full side pictures of your car to show how much lower the front is than the back? Finally, where did you purchase your RCA'S?

Many thanks,
DJC
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
daltexlex
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
25
11-29-07 12:41 PM
LEXISM
Suspension and Brakes
3
07-14-05 04:38 PM
koreanpers
Suspension and Brakes
8
10-06-03 08:58 PM
GSjason
Suspension and Brakes
5
02-22-03 05:05 PM



Quick Reply: RCA's with springs



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:21 PM.