Skunk2 Rear Camber Arms: Assembly and Part Details (PIC Heavy) - Page 2

chullen · 02-16-2007, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueroadster

I'm doing the install in a heated garage. Yes, I used snap ring pliers to install the clips.

lucky bastard...j/k thanks I get to work out in the cold for all my mods, great, thanks for the info on the pliers

Seemund · 02-16-2007, 02:00 PM

Friend of mine installed it for me..
THEY LOOK HOT WITH THE Tein S-Tech Springs..
:)
I'm happy, EVERYTHING that I bought for the Si is great

so far..

***CorSport*** · 02-16-2007, 07:34 PM

Sweeeeeeet! Nice pice and info. Thanks man!

For those of you who still need a set:
Brand New Part: Skunk2 Rear Camber Arms: SPECIAL PRICING
^click it

Tai

beck7777 · 02-17-2007, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seemund

Friend of mine installed it for me..
THEY LOOK HOT WITH THE Tein S-Tech Springs..
:)
I'm happy, EVERYTHING that I bought for the Si is great

so far..

May sound stupid as I have no technical knowledge, you mean I can add the rear camber arms even though I'm on TEIN SS coilovers?

***CorSport*** · 02-17-2007, 11:06 AM

^absolutely.

beck7777 · 02-17-2007, 11:55 AM

Thanks... So it wont affect the alightment also?

blueroadster · 02-17-2007, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beck7777

Thanks... So it wont affect the alightment also?

It allows for the camber to be adjusted. As long as you make sure the spacing is exactly the same as the stock camber arms that are removed, then your alignment will be fine.

blueroadster · 02-17-2007, 07:47 PM

Here is the DIY information for installing the rear camber arms...I'd also like to thank mishima8 for the help. Here we go.

First jack the car and support with stands (you could also do one side at a time if you want, but my car was already on stands at all four corners anyway). Second, remove the rear tires. At this point, use your jack and place it under the rear lower control arm knuckle. Raise the jack up until the weight of the suspension is fully supported. Here is a PIC:

Remove the two 14mm bolts on the upper camber arm assembly.

Next, remove the one 14mm bolt on the upper camber arm where it connects near the brake disk.

Here is a PIC of all three bolts removed:

Remove the stock upper camber arm, and thread a socket extension through one end and then also attach the Skunk2 camber arm assembly. Doing this will allow you to adjust the Skunk2 camber arm so that it is adjusted to the exact same length as the stock one.

Here is a PIC of the other end showing the connection points being the same:

Once set, you are ready to install the Skunk2 camber arm assembly. First install and tighten until snug the 14mm bolt in the below PIC.

Next, push on the top of the brake disk assembly until the holes for the other connection point are lined up and then install and tighten until snug, the other 14mm bolts in the below PIC.

Once you are done with that, do the other side using the same process. Put the wheels back on, lower the car (this is important to make sure that the suspension is loaded before tightening) and then torque the three bolts on both sides as follows:

One 14mm bolt next to the disk brake: Tighten to 79 foot pounds

Two other 14mm bolts: Torque to 43 foot pounds

blueroadster · 02-17-2007, 07:58 PM

Mods...Please prepend DIY to this thread title.

Thanks!

mishima8 · 02-17-2007, 10:03 PM

The install was easy, and blueroadster is a font of knowledge, he knows his stuff. We also removed his intake mani, and installed my SS clutch line. It was a little cold doing the work on my car though. :-)

***Zeuceone*** · 02-17-2007, 10:06 PM

ss clutch line..?

mishima8 · 02-17-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeuceone

ss clutch line..?

stainless steel

***Zeuceone*** · 02-17-2007, 10:17 PM

so that replaces the current clutch line. do you have a link to that part because i broke mine and i just ordered the stock one again.

mishima8 · 02-17-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeuceone

so that replaces the current clutch line. do you have a link to that part because i broke mine and i just ordered the stock one again.

I bought it from the site that starts with a k and ing and ends with a motorsports which can't be named on this site. It's made by techna.

***Zeuceone*** · 02-17-2007, 10:21 PM

so its better than the stock one..? motorsportsking..?

mishima8 · 02-17-2007, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeuceone

so its better than the stock one..? motorsportsking..?

Aye on both accounts. LMAO.

blueroadster · 02-17-2007, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishima8

The install was easy, and blueroadster is a font of knowledge, he knows his stuff. We also removed his intake mani, and installed my SS clutch line. It was a little cold doing the work on my car though. :-)

I'm a pillar of worthless knowledge.

Had a great time as well...Thanks for all of the help. Looking forward to the next meet where we can keep on modding.

06blaksi · 02-17-2007, 11:33 PM

So what did the stock arms weigh?

blueroadster · 02-18-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 06blaksi

So what did the stock arms weigh?

The weight of the stock arms is as follows:

Left (Driver's Side): 1.787 kilograms or 3 pounds 14 7/8 ounces
Right (Passenger's Side): 1.707 kilograms or 3 pounds 12 ounces

The right side weighs a little more as there is an additional bracket welded to the part to identify that it is suppose to go on the right side of the car. As a result, the weight saved by replacing the stock arms with the Skunk2 version is as follows:

Left (Driver's Side): 365 grams or 12.8 ounces
Right (Passenger's Side): 445 grams or 15.7 ounces

The stock arms are made of steel with a hollow core whereas the Skunk2 ones are solid machined aluminum. The Skunk2 is also better as it allows for the camber to be adjusted (this cannot be done with the stock arms as there are no adjustment points).

chullen · 02-18-2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueroadster

The weight of the stock arms is as follows:

Left (Driver's Side): 1.787 kilograms or 3 pounds 14 7/8 ounces
Right (Passenger's Side): 1.707 kilograms or 3 pounds 12 ounces

The right side weighs a little more as there is an additional bracket welded to the part to identify that it is suppose to go on the right side of the car. As a result, the weight saved by replacing the stock arms with the Skunk2 version is as follows:

Left (Driver's Side): 365 grams or 12.8 ounces
Right (Passenger's Side): 445 grams or 15.7 ounces

The stock arms are made of steel with a hollow core whereas the Skunk2 ones are solid machined aluminum. The Skunk2 is also better as it allows for the camber to be adjusted (this cannot be done with the stock arms as there are no adjustment points).

this springs I may need help putting my camber arms and hfp suspension on wanna help

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02-16-2007, 02:00 PM	#22 (permalink)
Seemund Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,569 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Friend of mine installed it for me.. THEY LOOK HOT WITH THE Tein S-Tech Springs.. :) I'm happy, EVERYTHING that I bought for the Si is great so far..

02-17-2007, 11:55 AM	#26 (permalink)
beck7777 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks... So it wont affect the alightment also?

02-17-2007, 07:47 PM	#28 (permalink)
blueroadster Senior Member Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,573 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Here is the DIY information for installing the rear camber arms...I'd also like to thank mishima8 for the help. Here we go. First jack the car and support with stands (you could also do one side at a time if you want, but my car was already on stands at all four corners anyway). Second, remove the rear tires. At this point, use your jack and place it under the rear lower control arm knuckle. Raise the jack up until the weight of the suspension is fully supported. Here is a PIC: Remove the two 14mm bolts on the upper camber arm assembly. Next, remove the one 14mm bolt on the upper camber arm where it connects near the brake disk. Here is a PIC of all three bolts removed: Remove the stock upper camber arm, and thread a socket extension through one end and then also attach the Skunk2 camber arm assembly. Doing this will allow you to adjust the Skunk2 camber arm so that it is adjusted to the exact same length as the stock one. Here is a PIC of the other end showing the connection points being the same: Once set, you are ready to install the Skunk2 camber arm assembly. First install and tighten until snug the 14mm bolt in the below PIC. Next, push on the top of the brake disk assembly until the holes for the other connection point are lined up and then install and tighten until snug, the other 14mm bolts in the below PIC. Once you are done with that, do the other side using the same process. Put the wheels back on, lower the car (this is important to make sure that the suspension is loaded before tightening) and then torque the three bolts on both sides as follows: One 14mm bolt next to the disk brake: Tighten to 79 foot pounds Two other 14mm bolts: Torque to 43 foot pounds

02-17-2007, 07:58 PM	#29 (permalink)
blueroadster Senior Member Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,573 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Mods...Please prepend DIY to this thread title. Thanks!

02-17-2007, 10:03 PM	#30 (permalink)
mishima8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 658 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The install was easy, and blueroadster is a font of knowledge, he knows his stuff. We also removed his intake mani, and installed my SS clutch line. It was a little cold doing the work on my car though. :-)

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*Zeuceone* Kill Your Self Krew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Killa Cali. Posts: 56,228 iTrader: 26 / 100%	ss clutch line..?

02-17-2007, 10:17 PM	#33 (permalink)
*Zeuceone* Kill Your Self Krew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Killa Cali. Posts: 56,228 iTrader: 26 / 100%	so that replaces the current clutch line. do you have a link to that part because i broke mine and i just ordered the stock one again.

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*Zeuceone* Kill Your Self Krew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Killa Cali. Posts: 56,228 iTrader: 26 / 100%	so its better than the stock one..? motorsportsking..?

02-17-2007, 11:33 PM	#38 (permalink)
06blaksi Senior Member Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: in teh basement Age: 41 Posts: 49,431 iTrader: 23 / 100%	So what did the stock arms weigh?