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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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Camber plates

I've narrowed it down to Helix and Ireland camber plates. Can I please get some opinions on why one may be better than the other?

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FYI - I have h-sport springs and comp. rear sway bar
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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Out of curiosity why did you decide agains the H-sport version 2's ? the first ones were really bad but the ones they put out now look pretty good .
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Out of curiosity why did you decide agains the H-sport version 2's ? the first ones were really bad but the ones they put out now look pretty good .
I had it done about 2 years ago, and they were recomended to me by Randy Webb and Eric Savage -- Johan
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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The new V2 H-Sports plates are well-designed and much sturdier than the IE plates, and price is about the same as the Helix if not a wee bit less. Give the guys at www.customminishop.com a call. Brad is running on the Helix plates and Steve is on the 'new' or V2 H-Sports so they might be able to help you decide. I just put a set of the H-Sports plates on my MCS and very happy with them.
 

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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Out of curiosity why did you decide agains the H-sport version 2's ? the first ones were really bad but the ones they put out now look pretty good .
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The new V2 H-Sports plates are well-designed and much sturdier than the IE plates, and price is about the same as the Helix if not a wee bit less. Give the guys at www.customminishop.com a call. Brad is running on the Helix plates and Steve is on the 'new' or V2 H-Sports so they might be able to help you decide. I just put a set of the H-Sports plates on my MCS and very happy with them.
Trackster...I see what you mean now DUH! I thought you were talking about my springs...I haven't heard fo the V2 that's why I'll have to look into them...Thanks!
 
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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sorry to hi-jack this thread, when you guys have camber plates fitted do you guys notice a clunk' noise when u full lock the steering ?? i know that you arent spose to full lock. cheers
 
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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Helix is good stong and light.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by meenie_me
sorry to hi-jack this thread, when you guys have camber plates fitted do you guys notice a clunk' noise when u full lock the steering ?? i know that you arent spose to full lock. cheers

That usually means the springs are turning on the perches due to binding. What kind of plates do you have?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by meenie_me
sorry to hi-jack this thread, when you guys have camber plates fitted do you guys notice a clunk' noise when u full lock the steering ?? i know that you arent spose to full lock. cheers

Mine did that when there was enough camber that the stock springs rubber the strut tower. The passengers side is usually the culprit.
Mine was the worst when backing out of my driveway and cranking the wheel to the left.


Johan, I have the RDR's. Very nice. Bolt heads rusted though. Since replaced with nicer hardware.
 
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