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993innc · 02-24-2014, 06:06 PM

So, thought I would update the thread. I ended up getting the RSS LCA's. Really wanted the Elephant Racing threaded type but apparently they are like hens teeth and of course I had just missed the last set and new ones weren't ready from the machine shop in time for my needs. I found the RSS only 3 hours from me.

I'm going to the alignment rack tomorrow after corner balancing myself (I have mechanical scales), so we'll see what values I get.
To recap, I've installed H&R coil overs front and rear (no spring rates from H&R other than progressive). I installed the LCA's with 13mm worth of shims each side, and am running 25 1/8"- 25 1/4" ride height to fender(center of hub) all the way around. Corner weights are in the optimum range as I saw posted here recently (6xx's front just over 8xx rear). In the rear the only replaced part other than shocks are the rear toe links.

I'll report alignment values once we get off the rack. If I don't get -3 camber up front, I think I'll wait for the rest of the alignment until I can get it. Will need to order more shims. I have a couple weeks left until VIR.....
I'll check the LCA's and steering rods for "level" or other, which may be another reason to jump down off the rack early. I know if either point north while static, that's bad and so I'll have to figure out how to adjust those issues.
Thanks everyone for chiming in, been a big help

02-24-2014, 06:06 PM	#31
993innc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: At the Beach in NC Posts: 102	So, thought I would update the thread. I ended up getting the RSS LCA's. Really wanted the Elephant Racing threaded type but apparently they are like hens teeth and of course I had just missed the last set and new ones weren't ready from the machine shop in time for my needs. I found the RSS only 3 hours from me. I'm going to the alignment rack tomorrow after corner balancing myself (I have mechanical scales), so we'll see what values I get. To recap, I've installed H&R coil overs front and rear (no spring rates from H&R other than progressive). I installed the LCA's with 13mm worth of shims each side, and am running 25 1/8"- 25 1/4" ride height to fender(center of hub) all the way around. Corner weights are in the optimum range as I saw posted here recently (6xx's front just over 8xx rear). In the rear the only replaced part other than shocks are the rear toe links. I'll report alignment values once we get off the rack. If I don't get -3 camber up front, I think I'll wait for the rest of the alignment until I can get it. Will need to order more shims. I have a couple weeks left until VIR..... I'll check the LCA's and steering rods for "level" or other, which may be another reason to jump down off the rack early. I know if either point north while static, that's bad and so I'll have to figure out how to adjust those issues. Thanks everyone for chiming in, been a big help __________________ Chris - 1997 993 (started it all) - 1975 914 1.8L w/F.I. (restoring now) - 1985 "1958" 356 Speedster (cruiser until 914 is complete)- 2002 Boxster (future, ney...current! track car) RENT ME FOR YOUR NEXT VACATION: www.vrbo.com/489534 or www.vrbo.com/499924 Last edited by 993innc; 02-24-2014 at 06:09 PM.