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Old 11-17-2010, 06:22 AM
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Default Supension side member damaged

Hi everyone, after opinions on a problem I've noticed on my car.
It's on the offside side suspension mount crossmember, where the eccentric camber adjustment bolt locates. It looks like the part the washer sits against is bulging out and looks a bit worrying.
I've not noticed this before so don't know if it's gonna get worse or maybe it's just when I had the geo done the guy forced the bolt a bit to much causing the damage, I'm just worried it could get worse and don't want the worse to happen whilst on track, what do you guys think?

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Old 11-17-2010, 09:39 AM
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I'd suggest you show it to your local wrench / dealer. As you say, better to learn now than on the track ! I had an issue this year with the engine brace pulled back possibly by lift during dealer service. It was fixed at their expense.
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Here is a picture of the damage,if you look to the right you can see the alloy bulging and generally out of shape, i'm p1ssed about this to say the least as i know these are expensive

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Old 11-17-2010, 08:10 PM
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Why on earth you still have eccentric bolts? Throw them away and buy a decent pair of toe links.
These rubber ones won't hold alignment even if the weather changes.
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I am getting the tarret toe links in the new year,the damage i found though is for the lower arm camber adjuster,is there an alternative for this? Also as i have rs split rear arms could i use the tarret locking plates meant for the toe links and shim the arms instead,cheers for advice and help
Old 11-17-2010, 08:26 PM
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Cool so better ask Ira directly. Tarett rocks
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Yes i need to ask and get more info,out of interest what set up do you have on the rear if you don't mind me asking,cheers
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Tarett toe links. Best mod one can do for all GT cars IMO.
If I could choose one and leave car stock that would be it.
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Great i'm looking forward to getting them on and getting alignment sorted once and for all,can't wait.
Do you still run eccentrics on the camber adjustment?
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Originally Posted by 911SLOW
Tarett toe links. Best mod one can do for all GT cars IMO.
If I could choose one and leave car stock that would be it.
John,
Is the bump steer toe links really necessary? I have the non BS one and thinking to change it.

thx

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Originally Posted by GT2rainge
Here is a picture of the damage,if you look to the right you can see the alloy bulging and generally out of shape, i'm p1ssed about this to say the least as i know these are expensive
The side section actually not that expensive. I bought one this summer and it was just under US $500. And 2 hours to install it.

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Originally Posted by 911SLOW
Tarett toe links. Best mod one can do for all GT cars IMO.
If I could choose one and leave car stock that would be it.

Agree x 10



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