Which Caster camber plates?

FordStang

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Well i have my bilsteins and steeda sport springs with all new isolators need to order some Caster camber plates. which ones should i go with? Thanks and how hard are they to install thanks guys!

 

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Maximum Motorsports hands down.

www.houstonperformance.com has great prices on them.

Troy

 

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are those the ones they show on their website for 189? Also how is there service? and shipping

 

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Yea but M/M has MAP pricing...I think mine were $175.00. They are local to me, but I haven't heard anything bad about them.

Troy

 

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MM's are nice. I wish I had done the Hotchkis. They don't use spherical steel bushings. I'm not a big fan of the way steel bushings feel. However the adjustability part is real key.

 

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I haven't had any problems with the sphrecals...but that's me. Yes they independently adjust which makes things much easier.

Troy

 

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how do i know each side is adjust and aligned right??

 

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another question, reason im getting this camber plates is because i removed my strut tower brace and dont really want another one so will this tighten up my front a little bit for when i go around corners ect??

 

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Redsnk95 said:

Maximum Motorsports hands down.

www.houstonperformance.com has great prices on them.

Troy

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Exactly

 

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I went with D&D's they are EXACT replicas of the MM's...they are actually in a law dispute over the copywrite..lol

 

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I got a quote for $160 for MM plates from an authorized seller on Corral.net...that is a killer deal so be sure and shop around.

 

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FordStang said:

how do i know each side is adjust and aligned right??

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Well, if you have to ask that it means take it to an alignment shop and have them do it. The install is easy and pretty straight forward using the directions. Keep in mind though that you have to drill a hole in the strut tower for the install. That doesn't agree with some people (why, I don't know) but the real benefits of the 4-bolt plates are worth it.

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another question, reason im getting this camber plates is because i removed my strut tower brace and dont really want another one so will this tighten up my front a little bit for when i go around corners ect??

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The CC plates won't do anything to "tighten" up your front end. They'll allow a wider range of adjustment of your alignment settings and they'll have a tighter tolerance (more precise) as there isn't any flimsy rubber to distort and allow the settings to move around. Ultimately, a better alignment will put more rubber on the road and that is what promotes better handling.

And I wouldn't worry too much about the strut tower brace. I haven't taken mine off just because I'm lazy and I'm not positive it doesn't help. But I'm not sure it really promotes any appreciable chassis stiffening. The jury is still out on that one IMO.

 

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I took my strut tower brace off when we changed the intake... I would NEVER drive my car without it. That thing handled terrible....

It's what... 8 bolts. I say try it before you decide it's worthless. I've been told they make no difference and I have to completely disagree.

 

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i didnt feel like buying a new Strut tower brace, GcokmFx look at Sig and mods....stock one wont fit.

 

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I use the old three bolt Pro3i ones from Partshopper, I think they are a four bolt design now. They work great and had a great price to boot.

 

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I read that you won't see much benefit from the 4-bolt CC plates unless you have coilovers. Is there any truth to that?

 

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FordStang said:

i didnt feel like buying a new Strut tower brace, GcokmFx look at Sig and mods....stock one wont fit.

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And??????? I don't get what you are saying to me.

You were asking about tightening up your suspension for cornering..... so I gave you my opinion about the removal of your ST Brace. My stock one won't fit either and is collecting dust in the corner of the garage.

Sorry for the harsh comparision, but it's all I can think of right now:
Just because my front brakes don't fit the cheaper 3.5" Skinny wheels for drag racing due to our calipers being too big, doesn't mean I plan to buy some and remove my calipers and try to think of other ways to make my car stop cheaper. IMHO some mods REQUIRE changes and other parts. They should be looked at as a kit. If you can't afford one, then don't install the other until you have everything you need. I personally feel the ST Brace is needed. If you are looking to tighten up your suspension in the front, you apparently are missing it too.

I got a good deal on a used one from BrothersPerformance. Since I have a 96 Cobra hood, I had to have it modified by a local welder... but I still wouldn't drive my stang without one. I tried it..... it's not for me.

 

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i dont want one in the front also because its always in the way to work on stuff ect.

 

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I have the Hotchkis CC plates and a complete poly bushing kit sitting at the foot of my bed waiting for my bullitt suspension kit thats on backorder for about 2 months now!!!!!

I will let you all know how it handles when I get it and get it all on!!!!!!

Donny

 

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Donny said:

I have the Hotchkis CC plates and a complete poly bushing kit sitting at the foot of my bed waiting for my bullitt suspension kit thats on backorder for about 2 months now!!!!!

I will let you all know how it handles when I get it and get it all on!!!!!!

Donny

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Where did you order from? Just curious as suspension is down the road for my car....