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Old May 7, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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i have just bought a set of adjustable tcas from compbrake for my 2wd sapphire.i will be fitting them soon.what is the distance from the center of the eye where it bolts to the xmember to the cneter of the pin?i will be getting the suspension set up but i need to know an average setting so that i can get the car mot'ed and legal before getting it done.ta,lee
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Old May 7, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Lee just measure against you standard ones,that will do till you get it set up,you wanting these polly bushes back ?

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Old May 7, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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* Camber: 1.5° negative
* Toe-in: 2mm overall
* Caster: As close to 3°30 as you can get

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Old May 7, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by StickerPaul
* Camber: 1.5° negative
* Toe-in: 2mm overall
* Caster: As close to 3°30 as you can get
Unless he has adjustable top mounts or chooses to shim the ARB/TCA junction he's going to be stuck with whatever caster he's got....althought the camber and toe will be adjustable
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Old May 7, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Thats a bit technical for me but i will pass on the info to whoever i get to set it up,i was needing a measurement in mm as thats about the limit of my capabilities.stu,yeah,i could do with the bushes as im going to sell all the bushes i dont need anymore.im away the now but ill give you a shout when i get back next week.i dont know if theres a better setting that somebody knows the approx measurement i could set them at to start with?
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how much were these just out of interest? thanks
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