Quote: Originally Posted by
V-Kidd 
Hmm, well I just read through the service manual and it says to use one bolt. But it said nothing about using two. So two would actually be illegal since it is not mentioned in the service manual which means that two bolts is not a normal method of adjustment.
I also just read through the Neon FAQ website and it seems that SRT-4's run two to get the "SCCA-mandated maximum camber" of -2.4 degrees. Unfortunately, it's illegal to use two...
Try reading the instructions again, V-Kidd:
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CAUTION: There are separate camber adjustment bolt packages for the front and rear of the vehicle.
Be sure to use the correct package.
(1) Raise the vehicle until its tires are not supporting the weight of the vehicle.
CAUTION: The knuckle to strut assembly attaching bolt shanks are serrated and must not be turned
during removal. Remove the nuts while holding the bolts stationary.
(2) Remove the wheel and tire assembly at the strut requiring modification.
(3) Remove the original upper bolt attaching the strut clevis bracket to the knuckle (Fig. 1) (Fig. 2).
(4) Install a bolt from the adjustment package into the hole where the original bolt was removed. Install the bolt from
the rear.
(5) Install a nut provided in adjustment package on the replacement bolt. Tighten the nut until it’s snug, but still
allowing the knuckle to slide in the clevis bracket.
(6) Remove the original lower bolt.
(7) Install a bolt from the adjustment package into the bottom hole of the strut clevis bracket. Install the bolt from the
rear.
(8) Install a nut provided in adjustment package on the replacement bolt. Tighten the nut until it’s snug.
(9) Reinstall the tire and wheel assembly.
(10) Perform the above procedure to any of the remaining struts as required.
(11) Lower the vehicle and jounce the front and rear of the vehicle.
(12) Adjust the front or rear camber to the preferred setting by pushing or pulling on the top of the tire. Once camber
is set to specifications, tighten the upper and lower strut clevis bracket bolts. Again jounce the front and rear of the
vehicle, then verify the camber settings.
(13) Torque front strut clevis bracket-to-steering knuckle attaching bolts to 53 N·m (40 ft. lbs.), plus an additional
1/4 (90) turn after the torque is met. Torque the rear strut clevis bracket-to-rear knuckle attaching bolts to 95 N·m (70
ft. lbs.).
(14) Once camber is within specifications, adjust toe to meet the preferred specification setting. Refer to TOE within
this wheel alignment service procedure.
The FSM may not have the most current information. Like we've stated many many times, go to your dealer parts counter and have them print out the alignment instructions from the computer system for PL cars.
Note: this is the part of the alignment procedure for all PL cars. Further into the section there are additional instructions for ACR models which, include grinding the clevis bolt holes and using alternate camber bolts, nuts, and washers.
In case you are not sure if this procedure is indeed legal under SCCA Solo rules, here's the relevant section of the rulebook allowing for official manufacturer documentation, including procedures outside the FSM:
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3.8 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
The entrant has the burden of proving that the vehicle conforms to
these Rules by the required documentation for the category/class,
as noted below. The required documentation should be considered
as an extension of these Rules.
A. Stock, Street Touring, Street Prepared, Street Modified:
The official manufacturer’s service documentation for the make,
model, and year of the vehicle as entered, if ever available to the
consumer from the manufacturer. Additional official
manufacturer’s service documentation for other years and/or
models may also be required to cover equipment and/or specifications
authorized by update/backdate allowances. Other official
manufacturer’s documentation, such as the owner’s manual, shop
manual, parts catalogs, technical bulletins, sales and marketing
literature, or Monroney window sticker may be provided as
supporting information. All manufacturer’s documentation must
be for non-competition purposes.
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