Camber plates info thread
#46
The Impaler
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Or use 996/997 spindles.
But that, unfortunately screws up the tie rod angle which really can't be corrected enough for anything other than super stiff track cars.
Or custom struts with the spindle mounting bracket raised (which still needs the same requirements as a raised camber plate).
TonyG
TonyG
But that, unfortunately screws up the tie rod angle which really can't be corrected enough for anything other than super stiff track cars.
Or custom struts with the spindle mounting bracket raised (which still needs the same requirements as a raised camber plate).
TonyG
TonyG
#47
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That's all fine and dandy. But who's going to make them? It's not like you'd have a big production run. That's the problem.
TonyG
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#49
Burning Brakes
I have the bottom mount GC plates in my car. Before you install, make sure you have correct GC spring hat for your spring. They use a specialized spring hat that rides on a thrust bearing in the plate. I don't know what sizes of hats they have, I think my springs are 2.5. Give them a call, they were quite helpful.
#50
I have the bottom mount GC plates in my car. Before you install, make sure you have correct GC spring hat for your spring. They use a specialized spring hat that rides on a thrust bearing in the plate. I don't know what sizes of hats they have, I think my springs are 2.5. Give them a call, they were quite helpful.
Another question, the GC mounts are labelled Driver side and Passenger side. Does it matter? Or are they mirror images of each other? I ask because my '86 is RHD and obviously if I can help it, I don't want to mount the Driver side mount on the left of my car.
Sprint.
#51
Burning Brakes
Suspect that's for the castor adjustments. I'd check with them but I suspect the "drivers" side will go on the left side of the car regardless of where someone actually put the steering wheel.
#52
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#53
I also have the Mookeh plates on my car. I am very happy with them, the pics attached are at -2.0 Camber, I had them at 3.0 And could have gone farther. The only thing i didnt like was the fact that the entire car was supported by the 4 nuts/bolts under the body, so i took my old upper strut mounts and cut the hats off them and mounted them under the body as a reinforcement plate.
Overall I am very happy with them, I dont know what the more expensive ones allow you to do, but these work for me.
Mark
Overall I am very happy with them, I dont know what the more expensive ones allow you to do, but these work for me.
Mark
#54
I also have the Mookeh plates on my car... The only thing i didnt like was the fact that the entire car was supported by the 4 nuts/bolts under the body, so i took my old upper strut mounts and cut the hats off them and mounted them under the body as a reinforcement plate.
Mark
Mark
On the bottom side of "under the body" use large thick washers to spread the load.
Also, as added safety, I like placing the camber plate bolts in the upward direction so that the nuts are visible from the hood side. That way one can keep an eye on them and do quick visuals between track events to verify that they are all still there.
#55
I don't think those camber plates are designed to be top mounted. I would recomend that you move those "old upper strut mounts" on top of the Mookeh plates. The alluminum plates is where the extra support is needed.
On the bottom side of "under the body" use large thick washers to spread the load.
Also, as added safety, I like placing the camber plate bolts in the upward direction so that the nuts are visible from the hood side. That way one can keep an eye on them and do quick visuals between track events to verify that they are all still there.
On the bottom side of "under the body" use large thick washers to spread the load.
Also, as added safety, I like placing the camber plate bolts in the upward direction so that the nuts are visible from the hood side. That way one can keep an eye on them and do quick visuals between track events to verify that they are all still there.
Mark
Mark
#56
I don't remember if stock fit with bottom mount GC's and I know they don't fit with kokeln's.
Sorry I'm not more helpful
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Burning Brakes
You could try. Here's what you're facing.
Load face for the thrust bearing on the GC plate
Racers Edge hat compared to a GC hat with the thrust bearing
GG hat and plate assembley with thrust bearing installed.
Wouldn't it just be easier to buy the hats and bearings from GC?
Load face for the thrust bearing on the GC plate
Racers Edge hat compared to a GC hat with the thrust bearing
GG hat and plate assembley with thrust bearing installed.
Wouldn't it just be easier to buy the hats and bearings from GC?