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tnord · 06-13-2002, 11:09 PM

i know there's a way to adjust camber without plates and the like because shops do it when they do an allignment. and seeing as how the outside treadblock is dissapearing before my eyes, some extra camber would improve my times, and increase my tread life. anybody know how to do this?

lawrence, you're a tech, you know?

Cam · 06-14-2002, 03:02 AM

I had a 4-wheel alignment done this week after dropping my 98 with H&Rs on the weekend. Drop ~1.3"R, ~1.4"F. I had no camber correction hardware and they managed to get everything back into spec except rear camber, which ended up at ~ -2 deg. The most they changed was the front right, from -1.76 to -1.48, I assume they used the 'loosen/push/tighten' method.

bbp · 06-14-2002, 06:29 AM

tnord,

You can use eccentric camber adjusting bolts in the front.  I have an extra pair of these if you are interested.  I recently installed camber plates, so have no need for them.

HippoSleek · 06-14-2002, 08:19 AM

dammit - one week earlier and I might have added some of those too!  (going in for alignment tomorrow) <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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I hate to ask this question b/c I really ought to know this... but do most of the pillow mount set ups on coilovers have camber plates built in, or do you still have to buy them separately?

*DSC* · 06-14-2002, 08:51 AM

I've never seen a set that didn't include the camber plates with pillow mounts.

bbp · 06-14-2002, 09:04 AM

most plates will have some adjustability to them.  I am only familiar with ground control, which are camber and caster adjustable.  Another nice feature of the ground control set up is they use a needle bearing for the steering.  other set ups use the sphereical bearing to rotate when turning.  A little bit more $ but they are nice pieces.

tnord · 06-14-2002, 09:06 AM

i'd love to try those bolt thingees, and my tires would love it even more. you'll have to explain to me how to use them though.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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HippoSleek · 06-14-2002, 09:56 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (bbp @ June 14 2002,10:04)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">most plates will have some adjustability to them. I am only familiar with ground control, which are camber and caster adjustable. Another nice feature of the ground control set up is they use a needle bearing for the steering. other set ups use the sphereical bearing to rotate when turning. A little bit more $ but they are nice pieces.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Well, some of us like our kidneys enough to not run race springs on the street (well - after learning on my last car <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'> ).  

I figured, however, that there would be some benefits to a true camber plate compared to the set up you'd get w/ a set of Teins, etc.  I guess that would be it...  Thanks.

06-14-2002, 03:02 AM	#2
Cam Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had a 4-wheel alignment done this week after dropping my 98 with H&Rs on the weekend. Drop ~1.3"R, ~1.4"F. I had no camber correction hardware and they managed to get everything back into spec except rear camber, which ended up at ~ -2 deg. The most they changed was the front right, from -1.76 to -1.48, I assume they used the 'loosen/push/tighten' method. __________________

06-14-2002, 06:29 AM	#3
bbp Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: oHIo Age: 53 Posts: 477 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	tnord, You can use eccentric camber adjusting bolts in the front.  I have an extra pair of these if you are interested.  I recently installed camber plates, so have no need for them. __________________

06-14-2002, 08:19 AM	#4
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dammit - one week earlier and I might have added some of those too!  (going in for alignment tomorrow) <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> I hate to ask this question b/c I really ought to know this... but do most of the pillow mount set ups on coilovers have camber plates built in, or do you still have to buy them separately?

06-14-2002, 08:51 AM	#5
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've never seen a set that didn't include the camber plates with pillow mounts. __________________

06-14-2002, 09:04 AM	#6
bbp Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: oHIo Age: 53 Posts: 477 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	most plates will have some adjustability to them.  I am only familiar with ground control, which are camber and caster adjustable.  Another nice feature of the ground control set up is they use a needle bearing for the steering.  other set ups use the sphereical bearing to rotate when turning.  A little bit more $ but they are nice pieces. __________________

06-13-2002, 11:09 PM	#1
tnord Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i know there's a way to adjust camber without plates and the like because shops do it when they do an allignment. and seeing as how the outside treadblock is dissapearing before my eyes, some extra camber would improve my times, and increase my tread life. anybody know how to do this? lawrence, you're a tech, you know?

06-14-2002, 09:06 AM	#7
tnord Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i'd love to try those bolt thingees, and my tires would love it even more. you'll have to explain to me how to use them though.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

06-14-2002, 09:56 AM	#8
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (bbp @ June 14 2002,10:04)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">most plates will have some adjustability to them. I am only familiar with ground control, which are camber and caster adjustable. Another nice feature of the ground control set up is they use a needle bearing for the steering. other set ups use the sphereical bearing to rotate when turning. A little bit more $ but they are nice pieces.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Well, some of us like our kidneys enough to not run race springs on the street (well - after learning on my last car <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'> ).   I figured, however, that there would be some benefits to a true camber plate compared to the set up you'd get w/ a set of Teins, etc.  I guess that would be it...  Thanks.