Camber Plates & Geo

bryce · 07-11-2011, 11:40 PM

Does it matter on type? Need reasonable adjustment for a road only car for when I eventually get the geometry sorted.

On geometry, I originally ot set up on Thorneys fast road. I dont like it. Feels unsafe at higher speeds. Does setting it to standard geo on my wants work OK with KWs and camber plates.

Also, been a while so Ive forgot the tech names, but whats them plastic thingys that go in with standard bushes (which are fairly new). IIRC they are a softer options vs Polys.

Ta

Bounce · 08-11-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bryce

Does it matter on type? Need reasonable adjustment for a road only car for when I eventually get the geometry sorted.

On geometry, I originally ot set up on Thorneys fast road. I dont like it. Feels unsafe at higher speeds. Does setting it to standard geo on my wants work OK with KWs and camber plates.

Also, been a while so Ive forgot the tech names, but whats them plastic thingys that go in with standard bushes (which are fairly new). IIRC they are a softer options vs Polys.

Ta

Limiter kit.

**glendog74** · 08-11-2011, 09:37 AM

Bryce,

Most of your posts complain about how you do not like the setup as dialled in by Thorney when they fitted your KW V3 kit. They most probably dialled in a track biased setting which clearly you do not utilise as you do minimal road miles these days yes?

KW V3 have a fair bit of adjustment possibility but need to be set up right to suit your intended use - road only in your case? You also will not see any benefit from camber plates if you only drive on road. I would stick to OEM bushes personally but use in conjunction with a limiter kit as Brett suggested - this will tighten the back end a little.

Ultimately, why not get a reputable firm with extensive KW knowledge to set them up again for you (with a road bias) and i am sure they would be spot on.

Rob.

bryce · 08-11-2011, 01:46 PM

Thats eexacty my intentions rob.

I fitted the kws myself and got a local BMW dealer to set it with thorneys geo.

The reason I ask about camber plates is because the front seems a bit extreme (-2.1 neg) and it is also uneven.

Im unaware of any local-ish shops other than Thorney and simpsons who are both 300+miles away.

I really do want to get it sorted out and start enjoying again, hence all my recent posts.

toplad · 08-11-2011, 08:54 PM

You could always go here,

http://www.jcracing.info/contact/index.html

Much nearer and I think Conleath has used them.

Or use this site to get a proper alignment done to standard BMW specs

http://www.alignmycar.co.uk/

Good luck

conleth m3 · 08-11-2011, 09:17 PM

yep, could speak to johnny at jc racing in thirsk. they'll set the car up for your intended use rather than a track/road compromise.

they deal with all sorts of racing beemers and have done for years so know their stuff

conleth

07-11-2011, 11:40 PM	#1
bryce S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland (sw) Posts: 1,369 Casino cash: $2512	Camber Plates & Geo Does it matter on type? Need reasonable adjustment for a road only car for when I eventually get the geometry sorted. On geometry, I originally ot set up on Thorneys fast road. I dont like it. Feels unsafe at higher speeds. Does setting it to standard geo on my wants work OK with KWs and camber plates. Also, been a while so Ive forgot the tech names, but whats them plastic thingys that go in with standard bushes (which are fairly new). IIRC they are a softer options vs Polys. Ta Last edited by bryce; 07-11-2011 at 11:43 PM.

08-11-2011, 09:37 AM	#3
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	Bryce, Most of your posts complain about how you do not like the setup as dialled in by Thorney when they fitted your KW V3 kit. They most probably dialled in a track biased setting which clearly you do not utilise as you do minimal road miles these days yes? KW V3 have a fair bit of adjustment possibility but need to be set up right to suit your intended use - road only in your case? You also will not see any benefit from camber plates if you only drive on road. I would stick to OEM bushes personally but use in conjunction with a limiter kit as Brett suggested - this will tighten the back end a little. Ultimately, why not get a reputable firm with extensive KW knowledge to set them up again for you (with a road bias) and i am sure they would be spot on. Rob. __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

08-11-2011, 08:54 PM	#5
toplad S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 312 Casino cash: $5499	You could always go here, http://www.jcracing.info/contact/index.html Much nearer and I think Conleath has used them. Or use this site to get a proper alignment done to standard BMW specs http://www.alignmycar.co.uk/ Good luck __________________ CSL on Cups!!!

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08-11-2011, 01:46 PM	#4
bryce S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland (sw) Posts: 1,369 Casino cash: $2512	Thats eexacty my intentions rob. I fitted the kws myself and got a local BMW dealer to set it with thorneys geo. The reason I ask about camber plates is because the front seems a bit extreme (-2.1 neg) and it is also uneven. Im unaware of any local-ish shops other than Thorney and simpsons who are both 300+miles away. I really do want to get it sorted out and start enjoying again, hence all my recent posts.

08-11-2011, 09:17 PM	#6
conleth m3 S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 218 Casino cash: $9386	yep, could speak to johnny at jc racing in thirsk. they'll set the car up for your intended use rather than a track/road compromise. they deal with all sorts of racing beemers and have done for years so know their stuff conleth