Rear Suspension setups

[chwks13]

Hey guys. So finally after 6 months of work my coupe is getting to the point where I'm getting close to paint. I have the kit fitted and ready to go, i just want to get the stance right before it goes in the booth.

I've been lowered on coilovers since I got the car 6 months ago. I recently discovered it had aftermarket RUCA's in it already, so I freed them up tonight. After adjusting the rear camber negative, toe has gone very positive, which I kind of expected, so I adjusted the camber back to where it was so I can still drive the car.

So now I go to order adjustable toe rods, and find out that there are adjustable traction rods as well. Excuse me for being a total noob here, but what exactly are the traction rods for, and will I need them for this situation? I don't track the car, it's simply a street car with an M-sports kit and 17x9 +10 wheels.

Thanks

Dirk

[nieko]

You wont need the traction rods if you dont plan on tracking it or anything bro.

When you slam the car you need the ruca to fix the camber then the toe rod to fix well... the toe.

technically you would want the traction rod also because its going to be super short compared to the other rods causing a weird toe curve.

but if you are just slamming it and looking dope, your fine!

[chwks13]

You wont need the traction rods if you dont plan on tracking it or anything bro.

When you slam the car you need the ruca to fix the camber then the toe rod to fix well... the toe.

technically you would want the traction rod also because its going to be super short compared to the other rods causing a weird toe curve.

but if you are just slamming it and looking dope, your fine!

Thanks so much for the help dude. I'd never even hear of a traction rod before! And I'm a third year apprentice.... but of course in school they don't teach us how to do custom suspension setups either :-/ ... well, that and the only cars I've built to this point was a mild FC, and a bunch of Hondas.

Anyways, you saved the day, thanks a lot bro.

[Datenshi]

Yo, can you post pictures of your car? I've been looking to buy the exact same kit, and was wondering how it looked.. Can't find any pictures of the kit really online except the fuckin one on every site that advertises it?? I'm also getting around the same size wheels as you.. so it'll be easy for me to imagine lmao.. PLEASE and THANKS.

[chwks13]

Will do, although the kit is not fully fitted yet.

One more question: at what camber angle do adjustable toe rods become necessary?

[chwks13]

double post

[Datenshi]

Sick, thanks so much for posting the pics and letting me know. I didn't realize you had a coupe instead of a hatch, but it's allllll good.

Hows the quality of the kit?

[chwks13]

It's not bad. It's an extreme dimensions replica, so it's not perfect, but overall it wasn't too bad to fit