Camber plates, too much for a road car?
16 May 2012, 12:29 AM
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Camber plates, too much for a road car?
I will be having some suspension work done over the next few weeks, but I was wondering if adjustable camber plates are too much for a road car?
Car is a jdm bug sti, currently in Bc br coilovers which will be replaced by Kw variant 3, which do not come with top mounts, old ones went in the bin
, I didnt think I would need them again, so its a choice between the standard rubber top mounts or camber plates (or maybe rubber top mounts with camber bolts front and rear).
I know geometry settings make a difference, but just wondering if aggressive geometry settings are actually something I would notice on car that spends most of her time on the road?
I do like to drive fast at times, there is 20 mile long country road with some good straights and a good few twisties that I drive down quite frequently.
The car already has alk, droplinks all round, and rear arb.
Car is a jdm bug sti, currently in Bc br coilovers which will be replaced by Kw variant 3, which do not come with top mounts, old ones went in the bin
, I didnt think I would need them again, so its a choice between the standard rubber top mounts or camber plates (or maybe rubber top mounts with camber bolts front and rear).I know geometry settings make a difference, but just wondering if aggressive geometry settings are actually something I would notice on car that spends most of her time on the road?
I do like to drive fast at times, there is 20 mile long country road with some good straights and a good few twisties that I drive down quite frequently.
The car already has alk, droplinks all round, and rear arb.
16 May 2012, 08:30 PM
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At the very least I'd look into STi Group N topmounts rather than the standard one's. The OEM hats are too soft to deal properly with the increased spring rate. You'll get a bit of unwanted bounce just from the topmounts.
On the whole and rose jointed upper mount like a camber plate will transmit some NVH through to the cabin. Some of it is good, i.e more steering feel. Some clunking and banging might not be so nice. The clunks tend to happen as the bearing starts to develop a bit of play. High end bearings tend to stay quiet longer. But to be honest, if you're not looking to exceed the OEM camber ability then there's no real need for camber plates. The extra caster you can get from them is definitely a handling plus and being able to toss in a bit of camber beyond stock is a nice option. Its just up to you if you can take the potential noise. If you could handle it on the BC's you'll be able to put up with it on our KWs
On the whole and rose jointed upper mount like a camber plate will transmit some NVH through to the cabin. Some of it is good, i.e more steering feel. Some clunking and banging might not be so nice. The clunks tend to happen as the bearing starts to develop a bit of play. High end bearings tend to stay quiet longer. But to be honest, if you're not looking to exceed the OEM camber ability then there's no real need for camber plates. The extra caster you can get from them is definitely a handling plus and being able to toss in a bit of camber beyond stock is a nice option. Its just up to you if you can take the potential noise. If you could handle it on the BC's you'll be able to put up with it on our KWs
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I didnt know you could do that! Thanks for the tip!
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At the very least I'd look into STi Group N topmounts rather than the standard one's. The OEM hats are too soft to deal properly with the increased spring rate. You'll get a bit of unwanted bounce just from the topmounts.
On the whole and rose jointed upper mount like a camber plate will transmit some NVH through to the cabin. Some of it is good, i.e more steering feel. Some clunking and banging might not be so nice. The clunks tend to happen as the bearing starts to develop a bit of play. High end bearings tend to stay quiet longer. But to be honest, if you're not looking to exceed the OEM camber ability then there's no real need for camber plates. The extra caster you can get from them is definitely a handling plus and being able to toss in a bit of camber beyond stock is a nice option. Its just up to you if you can take the potential noise. If you could handle it on the BC's you'll be able to put up with it on our KWs
On the whole and rose jointed upper mount like a camber plate will transmit some NVH through to the cabin. Some of it is good, i.e more steering feel. Some clunking and banging might not be so nice. The clunks tend to happen as the bearing starts to develop a bit of play. High end bearings tend to stay quiet longer. But to be honest, if you're not looking to exceed the OEM camber ability then there's no real need for camber plates. The extra caster you can get from them is definitely a handling plus and being able to toss in a bit of camber beyond stock is a nice option. Its just up to you if you can take the potential noise. If you could handle it on the BC's you'll be able to put up with it on our KWs
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