rear camber brackets
Discussion
Morning all, I am new on here and not good with computers so tend to avoid them, anyway I was just having a look on here for some advice on suspension set up, as I am building a trackday mini.
I came accross a post where FWDRACER said you can mod your rear camber brackets rather that buying the adjustable ones.
Does anyone have any more info on this and are the adjustable ones not worth buying.
Thanks in advance.
I came accross a post where FWDRACER said you can mod your rear camber brackets rather that buying the adjustable ones.
Does anyone have any more info on this and are the adjustable ones not worth buying.
Thanks in advance.
You usually just file the hole to adjust the camber, then once you've got it to where you want it, weld a big washer on to keep it in place.
I 'think' you'd have to file the hole upwards, to move the radius arm up, thus increasing negative camber.
It all depends on what you want to do. Lots of people do the DIY method.
If you want adjustability, then buy the brackets.
If you want to set it and that'll be it, you could try DIY'ing it, if it works, you've saved yourself the cost of the brackets, if it doesn't work, then just buy some adjustable ones.
I 'think' you'd have to file the hole upwards, to move the radius arm up, thus increasing negative camber.
It all depends on what you want to do. Lots of people do the DIY method.
If you want adjustability, then buy the brackets.
If you want to set it and that'll be it, you could try DIY'ing it, if it works, you've saved yourself the cost of the brackets, if it doesn't work, then just buy some adjustable ones.
Morning.
The movement of the outer hole upwards to create the negative camber is spot on. When set-up, weld the outer washer. The beauty of this set-up is that it will not move. Through experienc the only adjustable camber brackets that can withstand the rigours of racing (and for that read exhuberent trackdays) is the KAD set-up. These are pricey.
The movement of the outer hole upwards to create the negative camber is spot on. When set-up, weld the outer washer. The beauty of this set-up is that it will not move. Through experienc the only adjustable camber brackets that can withstand the rigours of racing (and for that read exhuberent trackdays) is the KAD set-up. These are pricey.
I knew Peter Cooperman had been through this before, links below:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... wheels sit at different angles
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... wheel alignment
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... wheels sit at different angles
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... wheel alignment
I never had a terminal failure touch wood. Few where the handling has gone wayward and then the bracket has partially sheared 
. I've reinforced, reinforced and then had them made by my companies toolroom (foreigner - they love 'em 
) in 3mm Gauge!
Yet to succumb to the KAD ones financially
. I've reinforced, reinforced and then had them made by my companies toolroom (foreigner - they love 'em ) in 3mm Gauge!Yet to succumb to the KAD ones financially
FWDRacer said:
Have to disagree. Side loadings generated by hot slicks will quickly expose rear camber bracket strength deficiency. A few of the circuit brigade have had 'offs' as a result of failures...
I've never used the adjustable brackets as I am a bit concerned about the strength and would never ever fit them for rallying. in fact, I've even had standard brackets start to fail by splitting downwards from the top on a rally 'S'. I now weld a small triangular gusset in 1/8" steel at the top of the bracket to prevent this.I too have heard of adjustable brackets failing under track use with ultra-sticky tyres.
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