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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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Hi ive seen these for other cars but do they do a set for a S2 , ive got coil overs and ive still got slight negative camber and would like to adjust it

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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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Slight negative is good (depends on how far you mean slight though)

We have them in stock now, and are a very popular conversion mod for lowered or track cars
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by NUTS RuS
Slight negative is good (depends on how far you mean slight though)

We have them in stock now, and are a very popular conversion mod for lowered or track cars
hi thanks , i might take a pic of the camber angle in the next few days and post it up here , see what you think .. im just worried ill get inside tyre wear

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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by NUTS RuS
Slight negative is good (depends on how far you mean slight though)

We have them in stock now, and are a very popular conversion mod for lowered or track cars
How much for a kit of the adjustable TCAs for a S2?

Also, do you have a set for a normal 2WD Sierra?
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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Will series 2 adjustable tcs fit on my new mk3 xr3i?

got a set laying about
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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no they dont, they have some others something,dont remember at the moment. just click at the link in my sig and you could see the new design they have
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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The MEF new design does away with the offset spacing required on the rose joint and keeps the caster angle the same on road cars.

They come preset to standard length from the jig, so you can safely fit them and run around on them for months before you need to get them checked over or set up to help with your geometery.

They have a better competition spec rose joint than the other ones on ebay, and have centralised spacers so are suitable for both Mk3 & 4 Escorts.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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quick question also , whats the advantages of spherical top mount's ?
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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If you alter the angle at the bottom of the wheel, with adjustable TCA's then the angle at the top of the strut will change too. This on a roadcar is obviously a rubber bush.

If your new angle is pushing hard on the rubber then its natural instinct is for it to push back.

The spherical bearing takes up this angle with ease without it straining the components.

We are out of stock on the Escort ones at the moment as they are quite popular with track and modified cars in Europe. Just waiting on the aluminium bar to come in before we can make some more
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by NUTS RuS
If you alter the angle at the bottom of the wheel, with adjustable TCA's then the angle at the top of the strut will change too. This on a roadcar is obviously a rubber bush.

If your new angle is pushing hard on the rubber then its natural instinct is for it to push back.

The spherical bearing takes up this angle with ease without it straining the components.

We are out of stock on the Escort ones at the moment as they are quite popular with track and modified cars in Europe. Just waiting on the aluminium bar to come in before we can make some more
ok thanks , sounds good .. can you use a strut brace with them tho ?
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Yep just drill and tap it to fit as normal as they normally fit below the top mount
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by NUTS RuS
Yep just drill and tap it to fit as normal as they normally fit below the top mount
unfortuatly my strut brace fits over the top of my top strut mounts anyway when ive got some more cash ill be purchasing some of those TCA's

also one more quick question , i notice that my rear wheels also look like they have a slight neg camber , will your rear trailing arms sort that out ?

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No Trev - the trailing arms can't adjust rear camber.

A simple quick fix is to elongate the hole in the chassis on the inner end of the wishbone mounting point.
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NUTS RuS
No Trev - the trailing arms can't adjust rear camber.

A simple quick fix is to elongate the hole in the chassis on the inner end of the wishbone mounting point.
right got ya ? thanks for your help
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by NUTS RuS
The spherical bearing takes up this angle with ease without it straining the components.
Whats a spherical mount, have you any pics. I think i now what they are just need to confirm.

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