Camber Plate Bushing Recommendations
#1
Camber Plate Bushing Recommendations
The bushings in my stock camber plates are shot. I have PSS10's and my car is a dedicated street car (no track use), so I don't need any additional camber adjustment.
Given this what are the options to replace this bushing with a more robust bushing? I like the option below, but it may only be for the non-turbo cars.
http://www.elephantracing.com/suspen...ngs.htm#prod_4
I also like the option below, but again it may only be for the non-turbo cars.
http://www.elephantracing.com/suspen...n-bearings.htm
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
Steve
Given this what are the options to replace this bushing with a more robust bushing? I like the option below, but it may only be for the non-turbo cars.
http://www.elephantracing.com/suspen...ngs.htm#prod_4
I also like the option below, but again it may only be for the non-turbo cars.
http://www.elephantracing.com/suspen...n-bearings.htm
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
Steve
#2
Yeah, I think those are only for 2WD cars and not TT. Elephant and Tarett both make camber plates for our cars and they are actually not priced too bad compared to buying new oem top mounts but of course you will loose the rubber/total silence of the stock stuff. Also, in my research the Tarret units from my understanding increase overall front ride height about 1/4" and increase your base camber by about -1 while the Elephant units only increase range of adjustment.
I'm on H&R Street coilovers and I went with new oem hats, also street car and I'm happy with the setup. From what I have read the aftermarket plates make minimal difference in NVH but for a street car I doubt we would ever appreciate the benefits anyway.
I'm on H&R Street coilovers and I went with new oem hats, also street car and I'm happy with the setup. From what I have read the aftermarket plates make minimal difference in NVH but for a street car I doubt we would ever appreciate the benefits anyway.
#4
The issue with the stock bushing is it's just going to fall apart again in under 50,000 miles. It's like wasting $600.
Plus, the more robust aftermarket strut/camber plates are under $600.
Later, Steve
Plus, the more robust aftermarket strut/camber plates are under $600.
Later, Steve
#7
I would have likely gone with the Elephant versions too because of that and they don't alter ride height or increase base camber...again, from what I understand re these plates and speaking with both manufacturers.
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Here's the rwd bushing, which is straight.
Here's the awd bushing, which is at an angle to allow the strut to clear the front axle.
Here's the stock awd strut bushing for comparison.
Later, Steve
Last edited by Steve Jarvis; 03-08-2016 at 06:07 AM.
#14
Here's quick update of what I've found.
Elephant Racing does offer all options for the awd cars.
1. Replacement bushing (re-uses the stock camber plate)
- Super low price (14% of the cost of the stock plates)
- Same stock NVH
- Same as stock alignment
- Will wear out just as quick as stock
- Installation may be a pain, as the stock rubber has to be removed and the new bushing pressed into the plate.
2. Monoball cartridge that mounts into the stock camber plate
- Installation may be a pain, as the stock rubber has to be removed
- Improved strut positioning
- Increased NVH
- Stock alignment
- Longer life
- A lot more expensive (but still only 65% of the cost of the stock plates)
3. Adjustable Camber Plates
- Completely replaces the stock plates
- No additional work to install
- Improved strut positioning
- Increased NVH
- Stock alignment, plus additional range
- Longer life
- Almost as expensive as the stock parts, but A LOT higher quality (10% more expensive than the stock plates)
I haven't made up my mind on which direction I'm going to go right now. A least it's nice to know Elephant Racing is giving us choices.
Later, Steve
Elephant Racing does offer all options for the awd cars.
1. Replacement bushing (re-uses the stock camber plate)
- Super low price (14% of the cost of the stock plates)
- Same stock NVH
- Same as stock alignment
- Will wear out just as quick as stock
- Installation may be a pain, as the stock rubber has to be removed and the new bushing pressed into the plate.
2. Monoball cartridge that mounts into the stock camber plate
- Installation may be a pain, as the stock rubber has to be removed
- Improved strut positioning
- Increased NVH
- Stock alignment
- Longer life
- A lot more expensive (but still only 65% of the cost of the stock plates)
3. Adjustable Camber Plates
- Completely replaces the stock plates
- No additional work to install
- Improved strut positioning
- Increased NVH
- Stock alignment, plus additional range
- Longer life
- Almost as expensive as the stock parts, but A LOT higher quality (10% more expensive than the stock plates)
I haven't made up my mind on which direction I'm going to go right now. A least it's nice to know Elephant Racing is giving us choices.
Later, Steve
#15
Interesting, I had contacted Elephant regarding the camber plates only. Had I known it was possible to use their replacement bushings on TT I would have probably gone that route and saved some $$!!
Good luck whichever way you decide to go.
Good luck whichever way you decide to go.