Anybody use the Vorshlag (or any other brand) camber plates with the stock struts? I got my MR aligned over the weekend and they said that one side was either -0.7 or -1.7 and the other was either -1.1 or -2.1 with the flipping of the bolt and that other than that, nothing else could be done. It came -0.7/-1.1 and he was trying for -1.5/-1.5 but had to settle for -1.7/-2.1 and suggested I get camber plates. He recommended Cusco but when I searched, I couldn't find them for the X. I could only find Vorshlag. I also saw that the bolts could be changed with ones of a different shape to try and tweak the camber but I've also heard that they are supposed to be a waste which seems to be supported by the fact that I don't see anybody using them on here.

 

I use vorshlag camber plates but I run KW v3 struts. Originally I ran the stock top hat though, so I could see the vorshlag plates working on a stock setup. They should have an option on their page for the correct fitment though.

 

The Vorshlag camber plates should be some of the best out there. Way better than the Cusco stuff. ALOT of auto-x people run Vorshlag stuff with AST products with great results.

Try contacting Terry Fair or Brian Hanchey for more info.

 

As an alternative, anybody use the H&R "Triple C" Camber Adjustment Bolts?

http://www.hrsprings.com/products/triple-c/

 

Depends on what your goal is. You should be able to get about -1.5 degrees camber on each side stock (front) and -1 rear. If you want to go pass -2 degrees (front) than Camber Plates is your answer, and Vorshlag does make the best ones.

Also remember that a good alignment should compensate for your weight in the driver seat, so I'd sit in the car while they align it or have my weight in the seat.

 

Right now, I'm at -2.1/-1.7. I'd like to get to somewhere between -1.5 and -1.7 on both sides and have them match.

 

Something else to note is that using camber bolts alone restricts your wheel/tire size. As you increase camber with just the bolt, it rotates the top of the tire towards your strut bar and spring. If you decide to do competitive racing of some sort, you're going to be at least -2 degrees and the bolt might restrict your tire size. I know I had a problem with my stock tire rubbing at -3.5 degrees with just using bolts.