CTE Icebox & SPC Rear Adjustable Control Arm Kit Installed
03-19-2010, 02:39 PM
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CTE Icebox & SPC Rear Adjustable Control Arm Kit Installed
I've had my icebox installed for over a week now but I finally got around to installing the SPC rear adjustable control arm set I've had sitting around.
Both we very easy installs. I had the stock resonator already removed which made installing the icebox a piece of cake since I didn't have to spend any time removing the bumper. I was able to install it just by taking the front driver's side wheel off and pulling back the wheel well liner. This intake is absolutely top notch and of the highest quality of any intake I've ever used. I love how quiet it is, yet it's got a small growl to it starting at about 3750K RPM. I'm very satisfied with it so far.
As for the SPC rear adjustable camber arm set, this was also an extremely easy install. Remove the rear wheel, remove the 2 bolts holding in each camber arm, yank out the arm, then swap in the new ones. Took me about an hour total for the install. Right now they're adjusted at the same length as the OEM arms until I get an alignment. I didn't want to adjust anything just by the naked eye. I have an appointment for Monday to get an alignment, so hopefully my camber will be a littler closer to spec after that.
So onto the pics...
By the way, today is my birthday.
3-piece billet aluminum intake tube with velocity stack and MAF sensor mount.
Everything together (minus the lid) with the cone filter and fiberglass box.
"Air horn" position where the icebox draws its cold air from. Also shown is the extra clamp attached to the bottom of the icebox.
Fully installed
OEM rear camber arm:
OEM camber arm removed and next to new SPC adjustable camber arm
Installed
Both we very easy installs. I had the stock resonator already removed which made installing the icebox a piece of cake since I didn't have to spend any time removing the bumper. I was able to install it just by taking the front driver's side wheel off and pulling back the wheel well liner. This intake is absolutely top notch and of the highest quality of any intake I've ever used. I love how quiet it is, yet it's got a small growl to it starting at about 3750K RPM. I'm very satisfied with it so far.
As for the SPC rear adjustable camber arm set, this was also an extremely easy install. Remove the rear wheel, remove the 2 bolts holding in each camber arm, yank out the arm, then swap in the new ones. Took me about an hour total for the install. Right now they're adjusted at the same length as the OEM arms until I get an alignment. I didn't want to adjust anything just by the naked eye. I have an appointment for Monday to get an alignment, so hopefully my camber will be a littler closer to spec after that.
So onto the pics...
By the way, today is my birthday.
3-piece billet aluminum intake tube with velocity stack and MAF sensor mount.
Everything together (minus the lid) with the cone filter and fiberglass box.
"Air horn" position where the icebox draws its cold air from. Also shown is the extra clamp attached to the bottom of the icebox.
Fully installed
OEM rear camber arm:
OEM camber arm removed and next to new SPC adjustable camber arm
Installed
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03-19-2010, 04:30 PM
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Happy Birthday man!
The new parts look sweet
The new parts look sweet
03-19-2010, 05:05 PM
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Happy birthday, Darren, and thanks for the post. The pictures are very informative for wannabe DIY guys like myself. Hope it's a great one!
03-19-2010, 05:09 PM
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happy birthday i'm happy to see you didnt waste the money on the full camber kit, and just got the arms 
I'm going to install all of the above and some rear rotors as soon as i get my car back from the body shop. its been there for a week now 
so depressing, and this camry hybrid blows
I'm going to install all of the above and some rear rotors as soon as i get my car back from the body shop. its been there for a week now so depressing, and this camry hybrid blows
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I would definitely help do it. I would just need some advanced notice so I can make sure my schedule is clear, esspecially with the wife and kid.
03-19-2010, 09:02 PM
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Happy Birthday to you... and on your birthday, I went to get my Icebox installed today. Also got the HTech Tein springs installed and the guy said I would probably need a rear camber kit if I go with larger wheels (still in limbo with this cuz I'm get mixed answers on offsets). What's the model of the SPCs and where'd you order it from Derwood?
03-19-2010, 10:27 PM
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Happy Birthday! I like how you always provide a nice detailed thread after the installation of new parts on your car
03-20-2010, 07:04 AM
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happy birthday (joyeux anniversaire from France)
very nice ICEBOX
..is it noisy and what about quality and sure ...how many do it cost ?
You booth just the rear camber arm is it sufficient for your adjustments?
)very nice ICEBOX
..is it noisy and what about quality and sure ...how many do it cost ?You booth just the rear camber arm is it sufficient for your adjustments?
03-20-2010, 01:46 PM
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Just wondering, how did you guys know it was his birthday. I only said it cause everyone else said it haha
03-20-2010, 04:34 PM
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03-20-2010, 05:07 PM
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omggg cant believe i missed that 1 sentence
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The results of my alignment yesterday:
Now don't look so much at the original rear toe readings, those are probably off more than they were before installing the SPC camber kit because adjustment of the SPC camber kit directly effects the toe. So since I just eyeballed the length of the rods to match the OEM rods, it's not excact and the slightest difference could have thrown off the numbers. Although I don't know how the front toe became as off as it was.
However, I'm very pleased with the results of having the SPC camber kit. My camber before installing the kit (previous alignment, not what this sheet shows as the 'before') was about -2.5 on each side. Now the right rear is within spec and the left rear is pretty damn close. It was as close as the tech could get it without the toe starting to be off. This should take care of any uneven tire wear issues in the future.
Now don't look so much at the original rear toe readings, those are probably off more than they were before installing the SPC camber kit because adjustment of the SPC camber kit directly effects the toe. So since I just eyeballed the length of the rods to match the OEM rods, it's not excact and the slightest difference could have thrown off the numbers. Although I don't know how the front toe became as off as it was.
However, I'm very pleased with the results of having the SPC camber kit. My camber before installing the kit (previous alignment, not what this sheet shows as the 'before') was about -2.5 on each side. Now the right rear is within spec and the left rear is pretty damn close. It was as close as the tech could get it without the toe starting to be off. This should take care of any uneven tire wear issues in the future.
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To correct the negative camber caused by lowering the car. The factory camber spec is between -0.5 and -1.5 degrees. Mine after lowering the car 1" with the Eibach Pro Kit was more than -2.5 degrees. For some this is fine, but for me this was a little excessive and I was getting uneven tire wear on the inside of my rear tires. This SPC adjustable camber arm set allowed the camber to be adjusted back within factory spec.
In my opinion, because I "had" to. See above.
In my opinion, because I "had" to. See above.
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I will. I can definitely notice a visible difference in the rear camber. Crazy how much 1 degree of difference makes. I hope I can capture the right angle in a picture to show this though. I do have some pretty good pics showing the rear camber before the kit was installed.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
67545
HONDA/ACURA ADJ ARM
This arm will adjust rear camber plus or minus one degree within the range of the stock rear toe adjusting cam. If more camber and/or toe change is needed refer to part number 67540 Rear Camber/Toe/Setback Control Arm Set or 67555 Toe Arm and 67550 Setback Arm.
1. Before beginning any alignment always check for loose or worn parts, tire pressure, and odd tire wear patterns. Determine the amount of camber change needed.
2. Raise vehicle by the body and remove wheels.
3. Remove the bolts holding the most rearward arm in place and remove the stock arm.
4. Adjust the new arm to approximately the same length as the stock arm and install into vehicle. Use existing bolts and supplied nuts. Do not fully tighten the bolts at this time.
Note: Make sure the threaded portions of the EZ Arm are of equal length before installing arm.
5. After the arms are installed on each side install the wheels and lower the vehicle. Now tighten the bolts inboard and outboard nuts to 70-85 lb-ft.
6. Adjust camber using the center turnbuckle to achieve desired readings. The camber adjustment range is limited by the range of rear toe adjustment.
Note: The maximum length of the arm is reached when the flat on one rod is visible at the end of the turnbuckle adjuster. DO NOT lengthen the arm beyond this point.
Always check for proper clearance between suspension components and other components of the vehicle.
7. After adjustment is complete tighten the jam nuts against the turnbuckle.
8. Complete vehicle alignment and road test vehicle.
67545
HONDA/ACURA ADJ ARM
This arm will adjust rear camber plus or minus one degree within the range of the stock rear toe adjusting cam. If more camber and/or toe change is needed refer to part number 67540 Rear Camber/Toe/Setback Control Arm Set or 67555 Toe Arm and 67550 Setback Arm.
1. Before beginning any alignment always check for loose or worn parts, tire pressure, and odd tire wear patterns. Determine the amount of camber change needed.
2. Raise vehicle by the body and remove wheels.
3. Remove the bolts holding the most rearward arm in place and remove the stock arm.
4. Adjust the new arm to approximately the same length as the stock arm and install into vehicle. Use existing bolts and supplied nuts. Do not fully tighten the bolts at this time.
Note: Make sure the threaded portions of the EZ Arm are of equal length before installing arm.
5. After the arms are installed on each side install the wheels and lower the vehicle. Now tighten the bolts inboard and outboard nuts to 70-85 lb-ft.
6. Adjust camber using the center turnbuckle to achieve desired readings. The camber adjustment range is limited by the range of rear toe adjustment.
Note: The maximum length of the arm is reached when the flat on one rod is visible at the end of the turnbuckle adjuster. DO NOT lengthen the arm beyond this point.
Always check for proper clearance between suspension components and other components of the vehicle.
7. After adjustment is complete tighten the jam nuts against the turnbuckle.
8. Complete vehicle alignment and road test vehicle.
03-26-2010, 06:31 AM
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I wonder what my camber is now.. since i'm about 2 inches lower..
None the less I spend my morning gawking over your car my lunches, thinking of ways to steal your car, and my evenings contemplating selling my car cause it will never look as good as yours..
Hows that make you feel?
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