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Caster/Camber plates or bolts???

Old 06-17-2008, 10:02 AM
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Default Caster/Camber plates or bolts???

Is it worth buying the caster/camber plates for a lowered Mustang with only a 1.5in drop. I am only wanting the negative camber to be gone. I am not trying to be cheap but I am not going to be taking my car to the track. So I was wondering if I could just get the Eibach bolts to correct the alignment in the front? The plates seem helpful but are a little more advanced thenwhat I need for a daily driver.
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Old 06-17-2008, 11:10 AM
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Default RE: Caster/Camber plates or bolts???

I like some negative camber as it aids in cornering (at least until my SLA set up is installed in two weeks [8D])

Neg. camber can be hard on tire wear tho, so if for DD andnot into thetwisties,theycan save some tire wear .Should not be too much with your drop, so I don't think tire wear would be thatbad.


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Old 06-17-2008, 11:31 AM
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Default RE: Caster/Camber plates or bolts???

The camber bolts can slip if you drive on rough roads, but are probably good enough if you do not take the car to the track. I would reccomend getting the billet camber adjuster from granatelli, they are similar to the steeda ones which are $210, and they give you plenty of adjustment. I called yesterday and they have them for $50 until the end of the month which is really cheap because they seel everywhere else for 150-200.

http://www.granatellimotorsports.com...v1le6t38smijl2
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Old 06-17-2008, 01:02 PM
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Thanks for your help. I checked out the web site and I think that I am going to get them for that price.

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Old 06-17-2008, 07:16 PM
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Default RE: Caster/Camber plates or bolts???

How much negative camber do you have after the drop?

I am running almost -2 (more like -1.9) degrees negative on the street and I am not having any tire wear issues. I have put about 4,000 miles on my car since I set it up that way. I also have my toe set at zero.
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