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Old 03-29-2017, 12:56 PM
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Default Lowering with coilovers - adj. rear toe arms required?

I'm installing a set of coilovers soon on my 996 C2 and am planning on lowering to the standard GT3 height.. is it still required to get a set a of adjustable rear toe arms to get the toe back to a decent spec?

Please let me know your thoughts, experiences.. greatly appreciated, thanks!
Old 03-29-2017, 03:33 PM
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I highly recommend the rear arms, I have ohlins coilovers and to save on tire wear I splurged on the RSS arms and was able to get the alignment back into specs, they also greatly enhance the suspension feel
Old 03-29-2017, 06:20 PM
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Default RSS Rear Toe Steer and Lock Out Plate Kit

Thanks for the kind words... We also recommend replacing the OE rear eccentric adjuster bolt (located on the sub-frame side) with the RSS Toe Steer Lock Out Plates to help preserve your alignment/toe settings.

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Link to Rear Toe Steer Kit:
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Link to Rear Toe Steer Lock Out Plate Kit:
http://rss.rpmware.com/rss/rss-adjus.../i-541194.aspx


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I highly recommend the rear arms, I have ohlins coilovers and to save on tire wear I splurged on the RSS arms and was able to get the alignment back into specs, they also greatly enhance the suspension feel
Old 03-29-2017, 07:28 PM
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It depends on which coilivers and how low you're going
I didn't need them with h&rs and 1 1/2" drop

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Anything over 2" drop will probably require them. Less than that and it should be fine.
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Are they required for Bilstein PSS10s?

Or refer to any height above a 2" drop and they are required?
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If you're going really low , you'll want adjustable drop links
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Thanks for the replies everyone.. I won't be dropping it too low - probably close to standard GT3 height. I'll be installing some JIC ZMS coilovers



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