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  • StereoInstaller1
    GAS
    • Jul 2004
    • 22679

    #1

    Thickest front camber plates?

    Does anyone know who makes the thickest camber plates?

    I want to raise the front of my car 1/2" or a bit more.

    I would like adjustable, but don't really care, as long as I can remove 2 degrees of negative.

    Anyone wanna upgrade NOW?

    Luke

    Closing SOON!
    "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

    Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

    Thanks for 10 years of fun!
  • BimmerToad
    E30 Mastermind
    • Sep 2004
    • 1537

    #2
    Get a coilover kit so that you can raise the car from a combination of long spring and threaded perch. Much easier than trying to find a thick camber plate. Generally adjustable camber plates have an overall height lower than the stock strut mount.
    San Diego BMW repair -> Jake @ www.littlecarshop.com Great guy :up:

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    • matt
      No R3VLimiter
      • Oct 2003
      • 3731

      #3
      Installing a longer spring or raising the coilover's perch will reduce droop travel on the strut. A spacer seems like a good idea to me.

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      • StereoInstaller1
        GAS
        • Jul 2004
        • 22679

        #4
        Guys, thank for the suggestions, but I really like the feel of my combo...I just want to raise the front a tiny bit AND pull some camber back.

        Luke

        Closing SOON!
        "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

        Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

        Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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        • Beej '86 325es
          R3VLimited
          • Feb 2004
          • 2639

          #5
          The Kmac adjustable camber mounts are probably about as thick as you'll find, but I think they're about as thick as the stock mounts.
          -Brandon
          '86 325es S50
          '12 VW GTI Autobahn DSG
          '03 540i M-Sport (sold)
          '08 Jeep SRT-8 (sold)

          For sale:
          S50 TMS chip for Schricks

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          • StereoInstaller1
            GAS
            • Jul 2004
            • 22679

            #6
            So they don't just go on top of the stock mounts?

            Sorry for the duh-mb questions.

            Luke

            Closing SOON!
            "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

            Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

            Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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            • Beej '86 325es
              R3VLimited
              • Feb 2004
              • 2639

              #7
              na, it's a totally separate entity. :)

              Check this guy's site out, he's got a comparison between the G-C and Kmac setup stack height...

              -Brandon
              '86 325es S50
              '12 VW GTI Autobahn DSG
              '03 540i M-Sport (sold)
              '08 Jeep SRT-8 (sold)

              For sale:
              S50 TMS chip for Schricks

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              • StereoInstaller1
                GAS
                • Jul 2004
                • 22679

                #8
                Thanks, man. Looks like the easiest, least expensive way is gonna be the IE plates.

                Luke

                Closing SOON!
                "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                • JRKOUPE
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Dec 2004
                  • 3159

                  #9
                  Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
                  Does anyone know who makes the thickest camber plates?

                  I want to raise the front of my car 1/2" or a bit more.

                  I would like adjustable, but don't really care, as long as I can remove 2 degrees of negative.

                  Anyone wanna upgrade NOW?

                  Luke
                  call TMS, Bimmerworld, IE and RRT////////ask them whos is thickest..I have RRT...@ 1/4".....
                  I love sitting down and just driving!

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                  • Axxe
                    No R3VLimiter
                    • Aug 2004
                    • 3355

                    #10
                    You have more than two degrees negative camber WITHOUT adjustable plates? How?


                    Keep it slideways!!

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                    • StereoInstaller1
                      GAS
                      • Jul 2004
                      • 22679

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Axxe
                      You have more than two degrees negative camber WITHOUT adjustable plates? How?
                      I have no clue. Jordan put in my struts and springs. KYB's on B+G springs.

                      3.25 in the front, over 4 in the back. I want my tires to last longer!

                      Luke

                      Closing SOON!
                      "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                      Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                      Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                      • JRKOUPE
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • Dec 2004
                        • 3159

                        #12
                        Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
                        I have no clue. Jordan put in my struts and springs. KYB's on B+G springs.

                        3.25 in the front, over 4 in the back. I want my tires to last longer!

                        Luke


                        There is no obvious reason how you have neg 3.25! and over 4 in back!!!!!!


                        ...something is fishy.....I run the max rrt plates and get 3.2!......you should get this checked out........QUICKLY
                        I love sitting down and just driving!

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                        • 2002maniac
                          R3V Elite
                          • Feb 2005
                          • 4260

                          #13
                          heres what you need! IE fixed camber plates go on top of the stock strut mount and will raise your car 1/4"

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                          • BimmerToad
                            E30 Mastermind
                            • Sep 2004
                            • 1537

                            #14
                            Originally posted by matt
                            Installing a longer spring or raising the coilover's perch will reduce droop travel on the strut. A spacer seems like a good idea to me.
                            you'll reduce droop travel, but you'll gain compression travel. A spacer is a good idea, if you want a lifted truck ;)

                            either way, it's not a traditional e30 mod

                            Sounds like what you need is the stock crash mounts, mounted for minimum neg. camber
                            San Diego BMW repair -> Jake @ www.littlecarshop.com Great guy :up:

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                            • Charlie
                              kid tested, administrator approved
                              • Oct 2003
                              • 6686

                              #15
                              Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
                              Does anyone know who makes the thickest camber plates?

                              I want to raise the front of my car 1/2" or a bit more.

                              I would like adjustable, but don't really care, as long as I can remove 2 degrees of negative.

                              Anyone wanna upgrade NOW?

                              Luke
                              Adjustable or not?

                              My RRT fixed plates are about 3/8 of an inch thick

                              -Charlie
                              Swing wild, brake later, don't apologize.
                              '89 324d, '76 02, '98 318ti, '03 Z4, '07 MCS, '07 F800s - Bonafide BMW elitist prick.
                              FYYFF

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