IE Camber Plates

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  • Robert
    No R3VLimiter
    • Dec 2010
    • 3770

    #1

    IE Camber Plates

    Just recently installed some camber plates with some IE3 springs, the springs are seated correctly so i think , i checked each side 3 times , and i hear clunking when i do turns. I got the IE Street/Track camber plates. Any Ideas? Is this normal ?
    Last edited by Robert; 12-28-2011, 12:39 AM.
  • monster89
    Wrencher
    • Sep 2011
    • 234

    #2
    Do you think there too big you should try to tell some one if they turn the wheel while you check under the car

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    • Robert
      No R3VLimiter
      • Dec 2010
      • 3770

      #3
      Well i didnt' even max them out and the top hat hits the inside of the shock tower ,

      Not even close to maxed out,

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      • MR 325
        Moderator
        • Oct 2003
        • 37825

        #4
        Shoulda got the GC Touring. ;)
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        • SkiFree
          R3VLimited
          • Jun 2011
          • 2766

          #5
          Robert, did you try calling IE, they have the diagram showing the proper orientation.

          Biggest issue I see happen is when the installer leaves out the Compliance spacer (goes below the bearing on the strut shaft) which does not allow for full articulation of the plate in relation to the rest of the strut setup. In short in will bind in the corners because as the strut turns it binds against the stationary plate (seeing as its bolted to the strut tower).

          Good way to check for enough clearance is when you have the strut assembly on the work bench (with the spring off) you should be able to put your hand on the camber plate and swivel it around.
          ADAMS Autosport

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          • White325is
            R3V Elite
            • Oct 2006
            • 5947

            #6
            Originally posted by MR 325
            Shoulda got the GC Touring. ;)
            This.
            Ive found out before that IE doesnt make good camber plates.

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            • SkiFree
              R3VLimited
              • Jun 2011
              • 2766

              #7
              Originally posted by White325is
              This.
              Ive found out before that IE doesnt make good camber plates.

              The camber plates work fine.

              Think the point of this thread is to help find out what his issue might be, not trash talk.
              ADAMS Autosport

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              • White325is
                R3V Elite
                • Oct 2006
                • 5947

                #8
                Ive actually made them thicker, end plates longer, So there for stronger and better.
                No different than them (you) making a front strut bar copy of sparco. Well other than not improving anything on the design.

                Ive used IE plates on two different cars in the past and had problems with them. So just speaking from experience.
                Lets stay on topic here. This thread is about camber plates, not strut bars.

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                • SkiFree
                  R3VLimited
                  • Jun 2011
                  • 2766

                  #9
                  ^ Hence my ninja edit, no point in arguing that here.
                  ADAMS Autosport

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