|
|
|
05-20-2011, 01:15 PM | #1 |
winter mode
62
Rep 2,057
Posts
Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Somerville, MA
|
DIY camber plate install?
anyone here install their own camber plates? i didn't see anything in the DIY section
i basically understand what i need to do, just not the specific steps or any weird 1er quirks. a buddy of mine who knows what he's doing is gonna help me out, but any tips/links would be awesome. i bought ground controls btw
__________________
88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport
08 135: because streetcar |
05-20-2011, 06:06 PM | #2 | |
Lieutenant
23
Rep 475
Posts |
Quote:
Once you remove your spring the shock itself will pull itself in about half way in, and there is no way you will be able to pull it out. It is a problem with most spring compressors to compress the spring enough for the top nut to catch on. Other then getting an alignment it is very straight forward installation. It took us an hour to get both sides done. Remove struts, install camber plates and re-install on the car. Lubo |
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-23-2011, 09:24 AM | #5 | |
winter mode
62
Rep 2,057
Posts
Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Somerville, MA
|
Quote:
And I'm having trouble multiquoting from my phone, but I got the ground control street plates. My buddy has them on his z4mc and he loves them.
__________________
88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport
08 135: because streetcar |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2012, 06:59 PM | #7 |
Private
4
Rep 64
Posts |
I have had GC camber plates for two track seasons on a daily driver with no problems. I run about 2 degrees at the track. If you have any questions give them a call they are always been helpful.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-14-2012, 06:02 AM | #8 |
Colonel
37
Rep 2,084
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-14-2012, 08:23 AM | #9 |
Lieutenant
23
Rep 475
Posts |
I had Vorshlag plates. I was able to run -2.5* on stock suspension. With lowering or M3 wishbones you should be able to go past -3*. Adjusting was really easy. However changes in camber from minimum to maximum changed the toe settings and would require you to do alignment every time you would do it. In the end I ran -2.5* from May till December with about 8k miles without any adverse tire wear. I've had not much track time this year, only one event. However I've done a lot of Auto-X. I was still seeing higher temps and slightly more wear on the outside of the front tire. This indicated that a little more camber would be required. I think -3* would be perfect.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-14-2012, 10:55 AM | #10 | |
Private
4
Rep 64
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-14-2012, 11:36 AM | #11 |
Colonel
140
Rep 2,234
Posts |
I use the same BFG R1 guide but I don't mess with changing camber. Set'em and forget'em!
__________________
"I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-16-2012, 08:36 AM | #12 |
winter mode
62
Rep 2,057
Posts
Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Somerville, MA
|
i do really like the GC plates, but i live right outside of boston, not known for road quality, and commute to work every day. the noise over bumps/holes/etc isn't intrusive, but it's a little unnerving. to be honest, i'm sure i'm being hyper sensitive to it, but i'm constantly slaloming crap in the road, and my eyes are always watching the 20 feet directly in front of me.
overall, i had a good experience with the plates, but they're coming out this spring since i got the m3 and won't be tracking/autocrossing the 1 anymore i could get a ton of camber out of them. i have the tension rods & control arms out of the e92 m3, so i went with ~3* of camber, only sliding the shock about halfway over. i marked it when i had the alignment done. goes without saying, but damn what a difference that camber made! both for handling and tire wear to the point of adjusting, i specifically had my alignment set with toe as a limiting factor. meaning, i had the alignment done with the camber at 3 and toe 1/8" out, then found out how far i could dial the camber back without the toe getting too far in. ended up a hair under 2* iirc
__________________
88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport
08 135: because streetcar |
Appreciate
0
|
01-16-2012, 11:01 AM | #13 | |
Colonel
37
Rep 2,084
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-16-2012, 11:51 AM | #14 | |
Lieutenant
38
Rep 566
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-16-2012, 12:15 PM | #15 | ||
Colonel
37
Rep 2,084
Posts |
Here's a quote from Vorshlag:
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
01-16-2012, 12:34 PM | #16 | |
Lieutenant
38
Rep 566
Posts |
Quote:
I've had good luck with a medium pry bar to adjust trackside. I leave the rubber tip cover on the bar, and use rags on any leverage points as to not damage paint.
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-17-2012, 05:05 AM | #17 | |
First Lieutenant
12
Rep 317
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
BMW - 135i DCT
Audi - Q5 3.0TDI |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-17-2012, 06:35 AM | #18 | |
Colonel
105
Rep 2,696
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-17-2012, 07:32 AM | #19 |
Captain
49
Rep 654
Posts |
Personally, I like setting and forgetting about them and it's worked for me on past cars.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-18-2012, 09:15 PM | #20 | |
winter mode
62
Rep 2,057
Posts
Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Somerville, MA
|
Quote:
now i remember about the version thing. the website was unclear so i just called them. they make a Street, Hybrid, and a Race version. i got the Streets. i forget the exact differences, but iirc the Streets have more rubber and a diff type of bushing (like spherical vs something else?). sorry i'm not much of a help, but a 5 min convo with GC answered my questions FWIW though, GC said that the Streets make ZERO noise. the guy i spoke to was pretty adamant about that. now i haven't tried the Hybrids, Race, or anyone else's plates, but my car def clunks a little over sharp bumps.
__________________
88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport
08 135: because streetcar Last edited by and 1; 01-18-2012 at 09:22 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-19-2012, 05:17 AM | #21 |
First Lieutenant
12
Rep 317
Posts |
Thanks for that - appreciated.
They are indeed the street. Does anyone have any experience with the hybrids?
__________________
BMW - 135i DCT
Audi - Q5 3.0TDI |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|