Strut Bolt (not Pillow-ball) Camber Kits
12-22-04, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by RETed
Not true...those "cam bolts" link that was posted used a smaller diameter shaft on the hole on the shock body.
It will slip eventually.
Try and nail a curb hard enough, and I bet the "alignment" will slip.
Crash bolts or cam bolts - they are all cheap ways of dialing in camber (in the front) and should not be used if you got the money for a proper set of camber plates (up front).
-Ted
It will slip eventually.
Try and nail a curb hard enough, and I bet the "alignment" will slip.
Crash bolts or cam bolts - they are all cheap ways of dialing in camber (in the front) and should not be used if you got the money for a proper set of camber plates (up front).
-Ted
The original links were for camber bolts that have a smaller diameter. The link I posted was for full diameter bolts. There are no gaps at all.
It is true that part of the camber bolt is thinner. But that part is where they place the nylon cam. It is unlikely that the bolt would fail in tension the biggest forces are in shear.
I stand by my recomendation of the Stempf parts.
ed
12-22-04, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by RETed
Um, we regularly track our cars with R-compound DOT rubber all the time. 
-Ted
-Ted
I'm sure, but my point is that I'm willing to bet that very very very few people here have FC's that see a road course w/ competition rubber. As I said, for a street car I wouldn't worry using crash bolts but for a car competing where cornering load and speed are both very high camber plates are a good idea.
I bet you're 1/50 people here who tracks their car (track does not mean parking lot drifter)
Just tryin to make my point, I love u Ted hehe
12-22-04, 08:54 AM
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Ted,
the MazdaTrix adjustable camber/caster plates have a torrington(sp?) bearing for the axial load - would you approve of them? I'm addicted to autocross (STS2), and am getting ready to drop 1-2 inches following my ES bushing set install, and will need to fix the camber. Is there anything else to look for in the plates? Any advice for the rears (was planning on buying the RB adjuster)?
TIA
Pete
the MazdaTrix adjustable camber/caster plates have a torrington(sp?) bearing for the axial load - would you approve of them? I'm addicted to autocross (STS2), and am getting ready to drop 1-2 inches following my ES bushing set install, and will need to fix the camber. Is there anything else to look for in the plates? Any advice for the rears (was planning on buying the RB adjuster)?
TIA
Pete
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12-22-04, 10:05 AM
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Took forever to find on the MT webside. Its under race suspension.
Front camber plates:
RACE CAMB/CAST PLATE 79-92 ASSEMBLY(PAIR) R-CAMBER-RX7 $259.35
Rear Adjuster:
SUSP CAMBER ADJ ROD 86-92 REAR L/R THRD 04-7421-0000 $133.50
Front camber plates:
RACE CAMB/CAST PLATE 79-92 ASSEMBLY(PAIR) R-CAMBER-RX7 $259.35
Rear Adjuster:
SUSP CAMBER ADJ ROD 86-92 REAR L/R THRD 04-7421-0000 $133.50
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I recently purchased a set of these for my rear wheels. But they didn't come with any instructions. I'm uncertain as to where to bolts are installed exactly. Could anyone help me out with the installation process?
07-13-05, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by FC_DRIFTER
I recently purchased a set of these for my rear wheels. But they didn't come with any instructions. I'm uncertain as to where to bolts are installed exactly. Could anyone help me out with the installation process?
07-13-05, 12:19 PM
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As far as I know, many cars come with crash bolts for front camber adjustment from the factory. They are inferior to quality camber plates, but they do work for the street. They are also called "crash" bolts because they are widely used by body shops while re-assembling a crashed car. It helps them get the alignments back in spec...obviously a "perfect" repair is the right solution, but I've never seen a body shop do "perfect" crash repair work.
Some aftermarket crash bolts are better than others...many of the cheaper sets I've seen are made with really cheesy/weak/soft metal.
Some aftermarket crash bolts are better than others...many of the cheaper sets I've seen are made with really cheesy/weak/soft metal.
07-13-05, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jon88se
As far as I know, many cars come with crash bolts for front camber adjustment from the factory. They are inferior to quality camber plates, but they do work for the street. They are also called "crash" bolts because they are widely used by body shops while re-assembling a crashed car. It helps them get the alignments back in spec...obviously a "perfect" repair is the right solution, but I've never seen a body shop do "perfect" crash repair work.
Some aftermarket crash bolts are better than others...many of the cheaper sets I've seen are made with really cheesy/weak/soft metal.
Some aftermarket crash bolts are better than others...many of the cheaper sets I've seen are made with really cheesy/weak/soft metal.
07-13-05, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by FC_DRIFTER
Yes....I know this. I have coilovers so I have camber plates in front. But my rear wheels need some camber adjustment because of the drop the coilovers gave me. I bought the OBX Camber Bolts on ebay and it says that they are for the front and rear, but they didn't come with any instructions on how to install or where to install them. That is what I'm trying to figure out.
Check out this link with some FC rear camber adjusters...Mazdatrix offers a few different types.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/h6_86-92.htm
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Originally Posted by FC_DRIFTER
Y not? It says the application is for the front and rear of the vehicle. Can you explain as to why they would'nt work
The two types of rear camber adjustments I have seen are the individual adjusters that go on each side of the suspension and the variable length bar that goes in the middle and connects to the subframe. Mazdatrix sells both.
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Originally Posted by cafcwest
Not for the FC, no. Not trying to be a dick but I honeslty don't have the time to explain the working assembly of a rear suspension.
The two types of rear camber adjustments I have seen are the individual adjusters that go on each side of the suspension and the variable length bar that goes in the middle and connects to the subframe. Mazdatrix sells both.
The two types of rear camber adjustments I have seen are the individual adjusters that go on each side of the suspension and the variable length bar that goes in the middle and connects to the subframe. Mazdatrix sells both.
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But my rear wheels need some camber adjustment because of the drop the coilovers gave me. I bought the OBX Camber Bolts on ebay and it says that they are for the front and rear, but they didn't come with any instructions on how to install or where to install them.
Many cars come with rear struts and these bolts will work for them. The semi trailing arm suspension and these bolts won't work on the rear of an FC as the other guys have said
Many cars come with rear struts and these bolts will work for them. The semi trailing arm suspension and these bolts won't work on the rear of an FC as the other guys have said
07-13-05, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by FC Drifter
But my rear wheels need some camber adjustment because of the drop the coilovers gave me. I bought the OBX Camber Bolts on ebay and it says that they are for the front and rear, but they didn't come with any instructions on how to install or where to install them.
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07-14-05, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by clubber
But my rear wheels need some camber adjustment because of the drop the coilovers gave me. I bought the OBX Camber Bolts on ebay and it says that they are for the front and rear, but they didn't come with any instructions on how to install or where to install them.
Many cars come with rear struts and these bolts will work for them. The semi trailing arm suspension and these bolts won't work on the rear of an FC as the other guys have said
Many cars come with rear struts and these bolts will work for them. The semi trailing arm suspension and these bolts won't work on the rear of an FC as the other guys have said
Dude, click the link I inserted before - THOSE are what you need for rear camber adjustment. Select what works for your budget...
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