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What changes should I expect to see to alignment settings after installing the FCM kit? I think ride height drops by 1/2" automatically, right? What else?
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Effect of FCM kit on alignment
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, 06-21-2012 10:02 PM
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ride height does not change due to fat cats. Are you changing from early hats to 99 hats?
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Posted 06-22-2012 07:50 AM
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Correct, I'm going from whatever was in the original mazdaspeed kit to the FCM kit. (1.6L)
Also, how many turns of the adjustment collar equal 1/4", 1/2", etc.?
Also, how many turns of the adjustment collar equal 1/4", 1/2", etc.?
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1 turn is about 1/8 th in ride height
I believe the 99 hats lower the car about 1/2 inch form memory ( which isn't that good)
I believe the 99 hats lower the car about 1/2 inch form memory ( which isn't that good)
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Posted 06-22-2012 10:38 AM
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How about on the alignment settings? I know more neg camber, but how much more (generally)? How about toe?
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Posted 06-25-2012 09:56 AM
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You will need to reset everything. No "move it x turns and you will be fine".
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Posted 06-27-2012 09:09 AM
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You will need to reset everything. No "move it x turns and you will be fine".
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I realize that, but due to time constraints, I didn't have time to do a proper setup. In preparation for the next track day, I'll be doing that. For reference sake, I found slightly more toe in the rear (about 1/16") and about another 1/16" out in the front. I'll check camber in the next day or so.
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