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Suspension Need info on RDR Camber plates...

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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 01:02 PM
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Eric, can you post some more details on the RDR plates? Do they have marks to mark off where various degrees of camber would be? Any cutting, or drilling required? Cost?

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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 12:22 PM
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These new camber plates retail for $549, and we get two hours to install them.

The alignment hash marks that you can see in the image do not correspond with a specific alignment setting, rather are references for the user to mark various settings. When we install them, we set the plates at "full positive" which is spot on the factory setting (something like a quarter to a half negaive). You can install the camber plates in that setting and drive to an alignment shop to set your car up. Once you have setup your car for street settings, you can punch or color mark the hash marks on the camber plates, and drop the car to full negative for the track. Once you are done spankin Scoobys at the track, jack the car up slightly and pop it back to stock: no need to visit the alignment shop every time.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 05:00 PM
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I would talk to the designer and orginal builder of these plates, Charlie Rossier. Using Google type in RDR Dyno and you will find his shop. You may find them for under $500.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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Chigh:

Yup, or call him directly at 715 341 2033. The advantage for the weekend warrior is that you can go to the track or auto-x, adjust your camber, re-adjust when you are done, without having to go get an alignment every time.

If you call him, be sure to remind him that My MCS will kick his MCS's a$$ anytime.

Eric
 
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