Here come the camber plates...
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Here come the camber plates...
Proud to FINALLY annouce that the camber plates are coming! Initially, we will offer camber only - but camber/caster are coming. For the majority of people (except the dedicated track junkie/autocrosser), camber only would be the recommendation. These have been road tested, autocrossed and track tested.
With any luck, these will be in-stock and ready to ship in the next couple weeks!
How are these different? Well, how about a sealed double roller bearing AND an oversized spherical bearing? The double roller bearing allows for rotation, while the spherical provides complete freedom of motion - these are completely unique among current offerings.
Depending on the application, the double roller bearing is either housed in an upper spring perch that works with coilovers OR a replacement OEM-style upper perch. This bearing and housing then interfaces with the GIANT spherical. The spherical bearings themselves DWARF the competition and are designed to withstand the rigors of street and track abuse. All components will be plated for maximum corrosion resistance and long life.
In order to properly use our camber plates, you must choose spring perches that match your strut brand and spring type. Our camber plates are designed to be compatible with 2.5” and 60mm “coilover” style springs, stock style springs and all strut types.
- With coilovers, adjustment was from stock to -3 degrees. OEM style springs netted an adjustment range of stock to -2.7 degrees (inside of the strut towers were massaged)
- Compatible with 2.5" and 60 mm Coil-Over springs, factory springs and all struts.
- No need to change camber plates when switching from regular springs to coil-overs! Some companies sell you two totally different camber plates for coil-over springs and factory style springs.
- Installs with basic hand tools, no chassis modifications required.
- Plates are designed specifically for MINI R50/R52/R53 chassis (R56 coming!).
- The spherical bearing used in the camber plate is the largest used in any MINI camber plate. The result has much better durability and wear characteristics than the undersized bearings used in our competitors plates.
- Designed for maximum suspension bump travel. More than an inch more strut travel than some of our competitors! This is EXTREMELY important on the MINI!
- CNC machined bearing holder, Laser Cut main plate, 100% alloy steel construction - Tough as a German Tank!
- All components plated for maximum corrosion resistance and long life.
OEM-style plates:
The trick OEM-style upper spring perches, with the double roller bearing pressed into the retainer ring:
AST plates (or any 60mm springs):
With any luck, these will be in-stock and ready to ship in the next couple weeks!
How are these different? Well, how about a sealed double roller bearing AND an oversized spherical bearing? The double roller bearing allows for rotation, while the spherical provides complete freedom of motion - these are completely unique among current offerings.
Depending on the application, the double roller bearing is either housed in an upper spring perch that works with coilovers OR a replacement OEM-style upper perch. This bearing and housing then interfaces with the GIANT spherical. The spherical bearings themselves DWARF the competition and are designed to withstand the rigors of street and track abuse. All components will be plated for maximum corrosion resistance and long life.
In order to properly use our camber plates, you must choose spring perches that match your strut brand and spring type. Our camber plates are designed to be compatible with 2.5” and 60mm “coilover” style springs, stock style springs and all strut types.
- With coilovers, adjustment was from stock to -3 degrees. OEM style springs netted an adjustment range of stock to -2.7 degrees (inside of the strut towers were massaged)
- Compatible with 2.5" and 60 mm Coil-Over springs, factory springs and all struts.
- No need to change camber plates when switching from regular springs to coil-overs! Some companies sell you two totally different camber plates for coil-over springs and factory style springs.
- Installs with basic hand tools, no chassis modifications required.
- Plates are designed specifically for MINI R50/R52/R53 chassis (R56 coming!).
- The spherical bearing used in the camber plate is the largest used in any MINI camber plate. The result has much better durability and wear characteristics than the undersized bearings used in our competitors plates.
- Designed for maximum suspension bump travel. More than an inch more strut travel than some of our competitors! This is EXTREMELY important on the MINI!
- CNC machined bearing holder, Laser Cut main plate, 100% alloy steel construction - Tough as a German Tank!
- All components plated for maximum corrosion resistance and long life.
OEM-style plates:
The trick OEM-style upper spring perches, with the double roller bearing pressed into the retainer ring:
AST plates (or any 60mm springs):
Dr. Morbius
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Very nice !!
Any indexing marks on the plates for adjustments ? Any changes in ride height ? Any chances of putting marks on the plate that shows degrees of chamber (ie 1.00, 1.50, 2.00, 2.50, etc) ? Time frame for R56 ?
Cheers,
Roberto
Any indexing marks on the plates for adjustments ? Any changes in ride height ? Any chances of putting marks on the plate that shows degrees of chamber (ie 1.00, 1.50, 2.00, 2.50, etc) ? Time frame for R56 ?
Cheers,
Roberto
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