Wow, sounds like you guys have answered most of the questions for me.
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Regarding Ste2's question:
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This kit is a benefit to any car that has been lowered at least an inch, regardless of if that be by coilovers, struts/springs, or any other suspension mods.
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Without going too technical, lowering has a negative effect on the suspension geometry, which this kit fixes and improves on.
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jimGTS:
As mentioned above, basically if your car is lowered the kit will help, other mods don't really add or detract from it's effectiveness.
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Regarding geometry setup, the intent is that there is some additional adjustment available, but that it
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*shouldn't* be needed for most people.
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I have tried to pre-set everything to be as close to optimal as possible.
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Beyond that, the main thing that is needed is just a good alignment.
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Regarding bump steer, it's actually not too hard to build a simple bump steer gauge and check it yourself.
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mr2oc.com/showthread.php?t=455693
mr2oc.com/showthread.php?t=452807
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However, for most people, installing per the instructions and getting an alignment should be enough.
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Track only?
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Technically that is what I recommend it for, but that is mostly a liability thing
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(sort of standard aftermarket parts disclaimer).
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In terms of benefits, it will benefit handling anywhere, but it is really intended for cars that will be pushed to the limit on the track.
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Race Idiot:
There are products available to protect rod ends
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(rose joints).
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Some are of a full boot design, some are a more simplified face seal.
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I have experimented with them a little, but wasn't impressed, at least not with the ones I tried.
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The boots are quite difficult to install, and don't seem to hold up too well either.
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The face seals are easy to use, but it's hard to say how effective they really are.
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They wouldn't work on the front either.
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Unfortunately, for a street car the added maintenance of looking after rod ends is the biggest downside to this kit.
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