H&R Race/IE3 - Front Camber

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  • Digitalwave
    is a poseur
    • Oct 2003
    • 6276

    #1

    H&R Race/IE3 - Front Camber

    What should I expect for static front camber with H&R Race or IE3 springs? Right now my car is on Racing Dynamics springs and it's clear that there is barely any camber in the front. The car is being setup for autocross, so I'm deciding if it's going to be necessary to order camber plates.

    RISING EDGE

    Let's drive fast and have fun.
  • jlevie
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2006
    • 13530

    #2
    For best performance you'll want camber plates. I'd crank in at least 2.5 deg of camber.
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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    • Digitalwave
      is a poseur
      • Oct 2003
      • 6276

      #3
      Originally posted by jlevie
      For best performance you'll want camber plates. I'd crank in at least 2.5 deg of camber.
      Yeah... that's what I figured. Are the IE SpecE30 plates a viable option for $100-150 less than GC and Vorshlag?

      RISING EDGE

      Let's drive fast and have fun.

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      • Cabriolet
        R3V OG
        • Apr 2010
        • 9620

        #4
        yes it will be. you wont have enough front camber to match the rears. lowered im at like -1.5 degrees and you will need -3 to really make the car effective.
        Much wow
        I hate 4 doors

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        • Zreberlcoe
          E30 Mastermind
          • Jan 2012
          • 1555

          #5
          IE camber plates aren't very good.
          1991 325i Calypso Coupe

          Like Grandfather, Like Father, Like Son
          BMW

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          • Digitalwave
            is a poseur
            • Oct 2003
            • 6276

            #6
            Originally posted by Zreberlcoe
            IE camber plates aren't very good.
            Care to elaborate?

            RISING EDGE

            Let's drive fast and have fun.

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            • Cabriolet
              R3V OG
              • Apr 2010
              • 9620

              #7
              Originally posted by Zreberlcoe
              IE camber plates aren't very good.
              i know several people using them for more than 5 years. they track and autox their cars. 0 issues.
              Much wow
              I hate 4 doors

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              • SkiFree
                R3VLimited
                • Jun 2011
                • 2766

                #8
                Yep, can't please everyone I guess.

                OP you may want to even consider using a simple set of fixed camber plates, if you want to keep a softer street feel (since you retain the stock upper strut bearing and all its rubber isolation). But there are plenty of people running the IE Spec plates.
                ADAMS Autosport

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                • JRKOUPE
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Dec 2004
                  • 3159

                  #9
                  HR race here...

                  I run a fixed camber plt, and I have neg 3.3 on both sides......works very well on track..I need more tho for serious track work.
                  I love sitting down and just driving!

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