Gus 5 Report post Posted December 17, 2003 for those who have seen the car that is almost mine..will have seen the camber....is there kits out there to correct this? is it worth it or should i just live with it? how much and where? cheers gus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted December 17, 2003 If it is anything like mine it will around -3d on the rears. I think I posted this like before, but this is how I'm going to fix mine. Camber & Toe adjusters. Rear sub-frame mod. Do it when you pull out the subframe to put the bushes in!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted December 17, 2003 (edited) ooh. I sense another groupbuy coming on. Who would be keen to get all the parts on that link (even the custom made bits) as a kit?? It could even include the Z3 rear shock reinforcement plates!! So when you pull the rear subframe to put your bushes in (those who took part in the groupbuy) you can pop down to the local engineer and get the stock holes enlarged and the new bolt mounts welded on, an you could even get the subframe powder coated!! Sorry for the hijack Gus. Edited December 17, 2003 by E30-323ti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 2 Report post Posted December 17, 2003 (edited) ooh. I sense another groupbuy coming on. Who would be keen to get all the parts on that link (even the custom made bits) as a kit?? It could even include the Z3 rear shock reinforcement plates!! So when you pull the rear subframe to put your bushes in (those who took part in the groupbuy) you can pop down to the local engineer and get the stock holes enlarged and the new bolt mounts welded on, an you could even get the subframe powder coated!! Sorry for the hijack Gus. hahah can u elaborate for us retards, by we i mean me Edited December 17, 2003 by ///Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted December 17, 2003 No worries ///Dave. The E30 has fixed rear suspension geometry. That means when you lower your ride and go for a wheel alignment they can not correct the rear suspension. What is in that link on Gustuave's site is adding brackets & special eccentric bolts (bolt is off centre to the head). The brackets which need to be custom made look kinda like this __ n u the head of the bolt stays between the 2 lines and the offset bolt moves forward and back between them (in the elongated cutout). If it is welded to the subframe in the vertical position it allows you to adjust the Camber. In the Horizontal position it adjusts Toe. Clear as Mud??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 2 Report post Posted December 17, 2003 cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted December 17, 2003 (edited) Have a look at the attached image. It shows how they work. As the Hex part of the bolt is turned it moves the actual bolt part up and down in the slot. By doing this it changes the angle of the rear suspension by raising/lower or moving forward/back the pivot point. Edited December 17, 2003 by E30-323ti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted December 18, 2003 Have a look at the attached image. It shows how they work. As the Hex part of the bolt is turned it moves the actual bolt part up and down in the slot. By doing this it changes the angle of the rear suspension by raising/lower or moving forward/back the pivot point. doesn't look hard to make.. could you do it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted December 18, 2003 I could but they wouldn't be the nicest. I have a friend who operates a CNC machine and I could get him to do them. I'll wait till the urethane bush groupbuy is all done and everyone is happy, then I'll see who wants one of these camber/toe adjuster kits. Sound like a plan?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted December 19, 2003 sounds good....got my car....it prob will need camber adjust esp when i use the bottlecaps.....do u have a rough cost estimation? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2003 count me in if you do. i got -2.4o camber on my ride Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted December 19, 2003 I'll try and reply again, F*&K'n PC!!! I have no idea on $$$. I will look into it in the new year as there seems to be some interest. Does anyone have a spare rear subframe?? I was thinking I could do all the work on them (welding etc...) and sell them on an exchange basis. eg. you pull out your subframe send it to me and I send you a pre-modded, black powder coated one back the next day so you can install it. Just a thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted December 21, 2003 yeah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted December 21, 2003 hmmmm....quite an idea you got going there....like the sound of it...keep up the good thinking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MSBOND Report post Posted December 21, 2003 (edited) All this talk bout camber i wnt an got a wheel allignment, all im saying is im in for getting some adjusting camber thingis Edited December 22, 2003 by MSBOND Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MSBOND Report post Posted December 22, 2003 Look how bad it was and they cant do anything bout the camber difference. Before_adjustment.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted May 9, 2004 Holy old thread batman, but Glenn, any word on this? Viability of a group buy etc etc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted May 9, 2004 so keen right now.....although it does mean ANOTHER subframe pull might just wait till i get lsd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
