Hi I'm new to cars and have been racing my 2009 Mini Cooper S at our track for two seasons now. Currently my car is stock except for a set of rims w/ Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

After the last track day I'm showing a lot more wear on the front left tire then all the rest. Part way through the day I swapped them around and another racer mentioned adding negative camber to provide more even tread wear.

I've been looking through Mini Mania and Alta's sites and I see rear control arms to adjust the rear camber but I can't find anything for the front?

Any advice is greatly appreciated. I'm a total newbie when it comes to car parts. What products do I need and what amount of negative camber am I looking to achieve for the front and rear?

With this purchase I'm also planning on buying a 22mm rear sway bar if that's important to note.

Cheers!

 

You need a set of front camber plates - there are a few options, in my opinion these are the best: http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info...roducts_id=271

Rear you may need adjustable lower control arms, several options available, I went with these: http://store.helix13.com/helix-rear-...-control-arms/

Get it aligned to -2 degrees camber all around, that's a good street/track setting. If the car is track only then you can go for even more camber in front.

I have had this setup for 2 years now and it has been totally quiet and reliable and the improvement in handling is incredible. 22mm RSB also highly recommended.

 

Perfect thanks for the help!

 

I'm actually going to hit the track once it cools down on Michelin PSS also.

I'm selling a set of new SPC camber plates. See PM

 

Here's some great detail on setting up your suspension:

http://new.minimania.com/Better_Hand...k_or_Autocross

Here's a great guide to help you with sway bar upgrades:

http://new.minimania.com/Mini_Cooper...lication_Guide

Camber plates here:

http://new.minimania.com/Search_Resu...plates/default

Control arms:

http://new.minimania.com/Search_Resu...l%20arms/Parts

You can purchase separately or as a kit. With over 40 years on the street and track with this brand, we can definitely help!

Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.

 

Hi everyone,

Visit us at sneed4speed.com where you can find all the products you need to set up your suspension for a great handling car at the track or on the street. I personally recommend our R/T pack for MINI Cooper S, this kit includes

-KW V2 Coil over set
-Vorshlag Camber plates
-Eibach rear sway bar
-Sway bar end link set
-Wheel spacers 20mm
-Racing Wheel Stud and Lug nut kit 14mm
-Adjustable rear camber arms

We are always more than happy to assist you with choosing the best suspension set up for your MINI Cooper no matter the application.