Those with caster/camber plates
#1
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Iowa
Posts: 1,051
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 10bolt w3.42 Torsen
Those with caster/camber plates
I'm looking for advice on the best/easiest way to adjust my camber when i go to the track. I started with a compromising -1.5* camber but it's not enough for the track so i want to start adjusting between a track and street setting.
#2
Supreme Member
iTrader: (15)
Re: Those with caster/camber plates
I'm not sure what your'e asking but if you want to switch between two settings you will need to take the car to an alignment shop and have them put the car at one setting, then outline the plate and mount by etching the paint and then setting it to the other. Just eyeballing it is not a good idea.
#3
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Iowa
Posts: 1,051
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 10bolt w3.42 Torsen
Re: Those with caster/camber plates
I'm not sure what your'e asking but if you want to switch between two settings you will need to take the car to an alignment shop and have them put the car at one setting, then outline the plate and mount by etching the paint and then setting it to the other. Just eyeballing it is not a good idea.
When I installed everything this spring I had it aligned and set the camber at -1.5º but through the summer I decided its not enough for the track so I went back to the shop (tuesday), had it realigned a lil more street friendly and had them mark the front edge of the plate to keep track of caster, and mark 0 to -3º camber. Right now the camber is at -1º for street but I plan to try -3º next time I go to the track. What's the easiest/best way to adjust the CC plates at the track? I have everything set up to do it I'm just looking for some voices of experience from fellow autoXers who have done camber adjustments at the track.
#4
Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Wilmington, NC
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 3rd gen!
Engine: SBC
Transmission: yes
Axle/Gears: yes
Re: Those with caster/camber plates
Just loosen the 3 nuts, push the plate towards the engine, and tighten the bolts. You might need a friend to help. It's very easy to "eyeball" a camber adjustment.
#5
Supreme Member
iTrader: (15)
Re: Those with caster/camber plates
Unless you have an exact spot marked so you can easily return it to the prior setting, eyeballing it is not a good idea. Unless you have known settings marked, Alignment is a either done with time and patience at home with a few measuring tools or by an expensive machine. Eyeballing without measuring it or using known settings is only OK when it's just to get you through the drive to the suspension shop after a disassembly.
#6
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Iowa
Posts: 1,051
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 10bolt w3.42 Torsen
Re: Those with caster/camber plates
So, basically I can easily adjust them with the car on the ground, at the track, with only a wrench and there won't be any issues? (As long as I have everything marked, which I do)
Trending Topics
#8
Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Wilmington, NC
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 3rd gen!
Engine: SBC
Transmission: yes
Axle/Gears: yes
Re: Those with caster/camber plates
You don't remove the nuts, just loosen them. You'll have to push it really hard. It's easier when you can move it and hold it in place while a friend tightens the nuts.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
monte87cortez
Transmissions and Drivetrain
2
09-26-2015 08:10 PM