problems w/ QA-1 K-member??

[jaymac]

Question for a buddy of mine who installed a QA1 tubular K-member w/ his new motor and tranny. Since the install, he has really nasty negative camber (when the tires look like this from the front) : / \
His ride height dropped considerably, and the front drivers tire was rubbing so bad when we first drove the car that it was literally smoking while driving in a straight line. We ended up having to "roll" the lip using a California Car Duster handle to get home
Anyway, 2 different alignment shops have told him there's nothing they can do for him, and haven't gotten much more specific with him.
he has 1 1/2" Eibach springs on the car, w/ KYB shocks and struts. Is this a problem that could be alleviated with c/c plates by themselves, or the addition of poly isolators, or is this a characteristic of the QA1 K-member, or should he switch back to stock springs?

Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Jeremy

 

[bullitstang1313]

I thought that the QA1 tubular K-member did lower the ride height a bit but I didn't think it would be that drastic. If he does have the stock springs, I would suggest re-installing them to see if this helps any. As for the caster camber plates, I would suggest using them anytime the ride height of the vehicle is going to change as proper alignment usually cannot be attained without them.

 

[loud 95]

Install CC plates and poly isolators. The isolators should buy you about 1/2" of ride height. I will be installing my QA1 in the next week, so I will let you know how mine goes. My stang is lowered 3" with eibach road race springs and KYB's. I will be installing UPR CC plates at the same time.

 

[jaymac]

I think he should even put in 4 cyl. springs for better weight transfer at the track, but at least the stock springs, cuz this thing is LOW.
At the very least, I told him to get the poly isloators and c/c plates.

 

[crazypete]

Ditto here cept with a groundpounder K member. DS front tire had a nasty contact point with the fender front extension and massive rubbing on the well.

Did that kit not come with CC plates and coilovers? If not, the coilovers will solve the problem. Just dial in extra ride height to bring the a-arms more level and it will start clearing. CC plates are almost a must when you start changing the front suspension. Some dudes on ebay are selling QA1 CC plates for like $105.

Have fun!

 

[90mustangGT]

So this K memeber has spring perches? How about the A-arms, are they stock? If not then it sounds like he has the SN95 lenght A-arms on a Fox. The SN A-arm arel longer, pushing the bottom of the wheel out, causing really, really, negative camber and all kinds of issues. Springs being at an angle, lowering them. Can't see it in person, so don't know.

 

[jaymac]

no, he's still got the stock A arms...

 

[Obsol3te]

I'm the kid with the wonderous k-member problem. I've got the stock A-arms as Jaymac already said. Got some Poly isolators on the way, and looking around for a good deal on the cc plates.
Ebay has some mac ones for 120...
But, I've noticed there are 79-89 CC plates and 90-93 cc plates.
Do the 90-93 just accomodate for the change in fender?

 

[jaymac]

did you call and ask Steeda yet?

 

[Obsol3te]

Didn't bother, bid on some 3 bolt mac cc plates for 130ish.

 

[jaymac]

I couldn't find those Mac plates on ebay, so I don't know if you won.
BTW, WELCOME TO STANGNET!!

put up your sig!

 

[Obsol3te]

Yeah, checked my email.
<--This guy WON
So don't know how good ebay shipping is, but should get em next week I'm guessing.

Getting the isolators friday too.

 

[jaymac]

SCORE
What's the total cost for the plates?
You got a better deal than I did!
That's how we get shyte DONE

 

[nito88stang]

Shoulda bought some quality c/c plates like some MM. The MAC ones wont give you the range of adjustment teh MM ones will give you. And if you decide to go coilover later on, i'm not sure the MAC ones will handle the weight.