Anyone using these? For $169 I would think that they're not adjustable, but I'm not sure. Any increase in ride height?

 

Dinan lists 'em at $159. Based on Dinan's description that they "relocate the strut mounting points inward" (and the price) they must be fixed.

 

Ooops, typo on my part!

 

I spoke to a Dinan employee, Scott, yesterday. Nice guy, very knowledgeble. The camber plates used together with the Dinan suspension will give 1 1/2 degree of negative camber. The plates alone give 1/2 degree. The rest comes from the lowered geometry. They will also raise the ride height by 1/4", which is negated by the slight drop their suspension gives.

I'm considering using them in conjunction with the JCW suspension, mainly because I'm doing the install myself and it would be simple to add them with the car being torn down that far. If anything, they would be further insurance against 'shrooming.

 

cooperSharon
I also spoke with Scott at Dinan. I was surprised to here that the Dinan fixed camber plates do not come with a bearing. These plates only relocate your existing bearing mount. I have not seen these so I'm not really sure how they accomplish that. I personally think the fixed plates from Ireland Eng are a better deal. If you put on JCW suspension with Dinan plates you are still going to raise your front height relative to the rear by 1/4".
Steve

 

Thanks for the info! I got the wrong impression that it was a direct bolt in replacement. Makes sense since it's almost half as much as other plates. Wonder if it helps to prevent mushrooming like many of the other manufacturers claim.

Glad I didn't pull the trigger, yet.

 

CooperSharon
The Ireland Eng fixed -1.25 camber plates can be installed and will add negative camber to whatever you have now. I.E. if you have -.25 + -1.25 = -1.5. These do not add any ride height and can be had from TSW at a discount from the list price of 180.00. They also do not add any NVH. Camber plates are the best way to help prevent mushrooming as the support is from the bottom. Steve

 

Steve,
The IE plates sound more like what I want to go with. Price is right, too. 2 more questions: What's the camber setting on the stock setting from the factory? And what's NVH?

 

cooperSharon
I don't have the "S" specs but JCW specs are -0*35' +or- 0*25' left and right. So you could be from -0*10' to -1* and anywhere in between and be within spec. Each car is different and some cars have a disparity between left and right. Front camber is non adjustable from the factory and I know it can be expensive but it is not a bad idea to have your alignment checked to see what your starting with. I recieved my GP with a bad alignment and had it redone in warrenty. I have -0*45' left and right. I have a set of Ireland plates to install as soon as the weather warms up a little. Also note that if you have an '05 or '06 there are some ribs inside the fender which may interfear with using camber plates and stock springs. Some people just bang them out a bit to get clearance. Again, each car is a little different. Your strut will move towards the center of the car approx 1/3" per degree of negative camber. So if you are going with Ireland -1.25* plates you are going to move that spring in towards the center of the car about .400". If you can get your fingers between the springs and the inside fender you should be ok. I hope that helps a little. NVH stands for noise,vibration,harshness.
Steve