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Old May 14, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Best Camber plates for Koni Yellows?

I recently installed Koni yellow and Hsport springs and need some camber plates. Which should I get so I can still adjust the Konis? I was going to get some Hsports but realized that the plate blocks the adjustment thing. the only option i've seen are the irelands. Are there any other options to look at?

I did a search but didn't find what I needed.
 

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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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Hmm, are you SURE the H-Sports don't work with KONI Yellows?

I've had Koni Yellows on two different MCS's, and both with Helix/RDR plates.

Worked perfectly.

I thought H-Sport awas a lot like the Helix, only you lose the 1/2" height disadvantage of the Helix/RDR.
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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What i'm concerned about is the ability to still adjust the Koni's for autoX.



The blue plate on the top of the Hsports appears to block the adjuster on the front struts. If it does not block the adjuster then I am set on them. Way told me that you can't and that the Irelands were the best option.

The helix's are pretty much identical to the Hsports; do you have a picture of the adjuster on the Koni's with the helix plates so I can see if it would still be accessible to adjust with the **** that Koni gives with the struts?
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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No picture.

But I've been adjusting the Konis at track days and autox's for over TWO YEARS.

Works perfectly, UNLESS you dial in too much negative camber - say over -2.5 degrees.

Check with the guys at Helix - they'll tell you straight.

I'm still surprised that the H-Sports wouldn't work as well. Guess I never really looked at them close enough.
 
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Old May 15, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by hornguys
I thought H-Sport awas a lot like the Helix, only you lose the 1/2" height disadvantage of the Helix/RDR.
You still have a pretty tall stack with the H-Sports. I have installed both and they are almost an identical height. And design for that matter.
 
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Old May 15, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Darkness
What i'm concerned about is the ability to still adjust the Koni's for autoX.



The blue plate on the top of the Hsports appears to block the adjuster on the front struts. If it does not block the adjuster then I am set on them. Way told me that you can't and that the Irelands were the best option.

The helix's are pretty much identical to the Hsports; do you have a picture of the adjuster on the Koni's with the helix plates so I can see if it would still be accessible to adjust with the **** that Koni gives with the struts?
I simply drilled a hole out on the blue plate. That allows for very easy adjustment
 
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Old May 15, 2007 | 05:12 AM
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Awesome, thanks for the help everyone!

All my questions are answered. I'll call helix up and see what they say, or just drill a hole (i like drills)
 
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