Rear Camber Kit It's The Future
- topfuelking
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Rear Camber Kit It's The Future
Hi all
just got a rear camber kit from the usa only two days by post
and 3 hours to fit and all i can say is wow
the car is so much better more grip low tyre noise less twitchy
it's got to be done
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KMAC-REA ... dZViewItem
http://www.bavauto.com/Assets/inst_pages/ins032.pdf
just got a rear camber kit from the usa only two days by post
and 3 hours to fit and all i can say is wow
the car is so much better more grip low tyre noise less twitchy
it's got to be done
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KMAC-REA ... dZViewItem
http://www.bavauto.com/Assets/inst_pages/ins032.pdf
Last edited by topfuelking on Sat 19 Apr, 2008 19:32, edited 3 times in total.
THANKS MARC
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- cleomantra
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I bought a set of these things (from AKG in the US) about 12 months ago, but sent them back, because when I properly examined them, I couldn't see how these things will maintain their settings over the longer term, bearing in mind the forces involved.
Instead, I fitted the Ireland Engineering adjustable caster and camber brackets to the subframe as found here:
http://store.nexternal.com/shared/Store ... oducts.asp
IMO this is a far better solution, although a much more difficult installation, because the eccentric washer heads and washers lock into the bolt and the bolt needs to be rotated for the camber/caster position to be adjusted. Therefore, any change is impossible unless you do this with a spanner. I've been runnning with almost zero rear camber and zero toe for the past 12 months and the photo below shows one of my old tyres from the O/S, a Falken 451 size 265 besides the new Falken 452 size 285 which has recently replaced it. The Falken 451 tyres were heavily worn on the inner edges before I fitted the camber/caster brackets and the even tyre wear acroos the full width, shows how running with minimal negative camber equalises wear across the full tyre width, thus improving the contact patch and improving rear grip.
Instead, I fitted the Ireland Engineering adjustable caster and camber brackets to the subframe as found here:
http://store.nexternal.com/shared/Store ... oducts.asp
IMO this is a far better solution, although a much more difficult installation, because the eccentric washer heads and washers lock into the bolt and the bolt needs to be rotated for the camber/caster position to be adjusted. Therefore, any change is impossible unless you do this with a spanner. I've been runnning with almost zero rear camber and zero toe for the past 12 months and the photo below shows one of my old tyres from the O/S, a Falken 451 size 265 besides the new Falken 452 size 285 which has recently replaced it. The Falken 451 tyres were heavily worn on the inner edges before I fitted the camber/caster brackets and the even tyre wear acroos the full width, shows how running with minimal negative camber equalises wear across the full tyre width, thus improving the contact patch and improving rear grip.
- topfuelking
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stu wrote:pdf link no worky for me Marc
http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp#undefined
it's the 3rd one down bud
THANKS MARC
looking for a carp fishing hoilday we can help http://www.carpfishingmayenne.com
SYMPTOMS OF A BOOST JUNKY
1. You get excited when it's cold outside.
2. You fill up every three days.
3. The size of your grin is directly proportional to the amount of boost you’re on.
looking for a carp fishing hoilday we can help http://www.carpfishingmayenne.com
SYMPTOMS OF A BOOST JUNKY
1. You get excited when it's cold outside.
2. You fill up every three days.
3. The size of your grin is directly proportional to the amount of boost you’re on.
- topfuelking
- Joined: Sat 26 Feb, 2005 15:13
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no sorry but you can see them on the linkscleomantra wrote:Hi TFK do you have any pics I would like to see what it looks like before I go and order a set
Cheers Berti
THANKS MARC
looking for a carp fishing hoilday we can help http://www.carpfishingmayenne.com
SYMPTOMS OF A BOOST JUNKY
1. You get excited when it's cold outside.
2. You fill up every three days.
3. The size of your grin is directly proportional to the amount of boost you’re on.
looking for a carp fishing hoilday we can help http://www.carpfishingmayenne.com
SYMPTOMS OF A BOOST JUNKY
1. You get excited when it's cold outside.
2. You fill up every three days.
3. The size of your grin is directly proportional to the amount of boost you’re on.
- topfuelking
- Joined: Sat 26 Feb, 2005 15:13
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yes bud the weld in ones must be the best..but if the one i have need setting up after 6 months and i get the tyre wear you are getting i will be very happyexdos wrote:I bought a set of these things (from AKG in the US) about 12 months ago, but sent them back, because when I properly examined them, I couldn't see how these things will maintain their settings over the longer term, bearing in mind the forces involved.
Instead, I fitted the Ireland Engineering adjustable caster and camber brackets to the subframe as found here:
http://store.nexternal.com/shared/Store ... oducts.asp
IMO this is a far better solution, although a much more difficult installation, because the eccentric washer heads and washers lock into the bolt and the bolt needs to be rotated for the camber/caster position to be adjusted. Therefore, any change is impossible unless you do this with a spanner. I've been runnning with almost zero rear camber and zero toe for the past 12 months and the photo below shows one of my old tyres from the O/S, a Falken 451 size 265 besides the new Falken 452 size 285 which has recently replaced it. The Falken 451 tyres were heavily worn on the inner edges before I fitted the camber/caster brackets and the even tyre wear acroos the full width, shows how running with minimal negative camber equalises wear across the full tyre width, thus improving the contact patch and improving rear grip.
THANKS MARC
looking for a carp fishing hoilday we can help http://www.carpfishingmayenne.com
SYMPTOMS OF A BOOST JUNKY
1. You get excited when it's cold outside.
2. You fill up every three days.
3. The size of your grin is directly proportional to the amount of boost you’re on.
looking for a carp fishing hoilday we can help http://www.carpfishingmayenne.com
SYMPTOMS OF A BOOST JUNKY
1. You get excited when it's cold outside.
2. You fill up every three days.
3. The size of your grin is directly proportional to the amount of boost you’re on.
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Thanks Exodus and TopFuelKing (a while ago!)
The welding option seems quite extreme but tempting and the description from http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp sounds good to me. $250 seems a fair price if they save my tyres!
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Optimize rear camber to maximize performance or tire wear. Bavarian Autosport's adjustable rear camber correction kit lets you fine-tune camber to suit your purpose, whether it's better handling at the track or prolonging the life of your rear tires--especially important if you have lowered you BMW's chassis or installed 'plus size' wheels. Kit comes with a handy tool for installation and removal of bushings.
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I shall start investigating further
The welding option seems quite extreme but tempting and the description from http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp sounds good to me. $250 seems a fair price if they save my tyres!
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Optimize rear camber to maximize performance or tire wear. Bavarian Autosport's adjustable rear camber correction kit lets you fine-tune camber to suit your purpose, whether it's better handling at the track or prolonging the life of your rear tires--especially important if you have lowered you BMW's chassis or installed 'plus size' wheels. Kit comes with a handy tool for installation and removal of bushings.
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I shall start investigating further