need pos. camber - offset bushings?

[cwatt]

Hey all,

I'm looking to correct the negative camber as result of lowering springs. Will offset control arm bushings remedy this? To the best of my knowledge (and research), it looks like Ireland Engineering's camber plates are my next best option. Anyone know if those work on the rear too?



thanks,
- colin

[Mr. Tasty]

bushings will only correct caster

only thing to adjust front camber are adjustable camber plates.

[DRTSRFR]

CAB's wil not affect your camber to that degree.

Our Touring plates will allow you to get to stock camber numbers. They are the only plate I am aware of which incorporates positive camber adjustment...made specifically for this purpose.

Mark

[cwatt]

Those plates look very nice GCMark, but they're priced out of my budget.

IE offers 0.5 degree pos camber for $150 (literally half the price). I appreciate the info. though and will certainly keep you in mind for any future 'high dollar' builds.

[DRTSRFR]

No worries,

That was more of an FYI than a pitch. I do my best not to appear as a salesman here.

Nothing bugs me more than a company continuously pushing their products on someones post, again and again. IE: BF.c.

What are your numbers now? Is .5 going to be worth it?

You may be able to zero your toe and get even wear, unless you're on the freeway all the time.

[jlevie]

I'm in agreement with GCMARK, before you do anything get the numbers for front and rear camber. If you have only slightly lowered the car, say like H&R Sport springs, setting zero front toe may be enough. But if seriously lowered, say like H&R Race or coilovers, a half degree up front won't be enough and you will also have to deal with the ecessive rear camber.

The cost of the parts might seem high, but balance that against the cost of a set or two of tires.

[bmwguy325is]

Well if you are wanting dirt cheap just slide the car into a curb..........

[cwatt]

I'm in agreement with GCMARK, before you do anything get the numbers for front and rear camber. If you have only slightly lowered the car, say like H&R Sport springs, setting zero front toe may be enough. But if seriously lowered, say like H&R Race or coilovers, a half degree up front won't be enough and you will also have to deal with the ecessive rear camber.

The cost of the parts might seem high, but balance that against the cost of a set or two of tires.

That's great advice and also brings up another important issue - how is it camber is addressed on the rear of these cars?

Having just purchased the car, I'm told it has H&R springs, but I don't know which ones. It's sitting very nice, not tucked, but quite low.

[Todd Black 88]

There is no provision (stock) for rear adjustment. You can purchase a weld in kit to do it though.

[woc]

I actually think the neg camber is great for looks, I love it. The practicality of it in the other hand...not so good, uneven tire wear.

[Mr. Tasty]

toe is way worse for tires than camber.

[SkiFree]

I also agree with Mark and Jim. The IE adj. street plates do have provision for a bit of positive camber. The limiting factor is that you are using the stock upper strut bearing and if you slide it much in either direction it will come in contact the the body sheet metal around mount.

As mentioned, get an initial reading, that will tell you what route to go (in the front and the rear).

There are three rear options, a forum search will yield some good general info.
-Eccentric bushings (just say no)
-Weld-in Eccentric style adjusters
-Weld-in Posi-lock style adjusters