D Stock R53 front camber question.

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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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R53 front camber question.

I know that there is not an adjustment for this on this chassis, and that the procedure used for the R56 does not apply.

I remember reading that camber can be evened from left to right if a discrepancy exists due to looser production tolerances in the mounting of the front sub-frame (couldn't find thread/post). Is this another R56-only trick?

With 1/8 fuel and me in the driver's seat I'm at +0.1 left, -0.9 right. There is no discernible strut tower deformation on either side and no accident history.

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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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There is some ability to move the subframe on the r53, but it won't change much, since the locating point closest to the strut is a cone that slides into a tapered hole. Not much wiggle room
 
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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R53 subframes can't be shifted in the slightest.
All Minis have uneven camber in the front. It's not an issue.
Only way to change in is to get camber plates.
 
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