Need more camber from HKS Hipermax Coilovers - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

darthwong1138 · 07-03-2013, 01:40 AM

I am currently running HKS Hipermax IV coilovers for my FRS and even with the camber plates maxed out i am only getting -1.7 degrees of camber up front. I would really like to get up to -2.5 to -3 degrees of camber. Should i get camber bolts(SPC or Whitline)to help me get additional camber? I noticed some people are getting up to -3 degrees no problem with other coilovers. Is it just because their camber plates have more adjustability? Thanks in advance!

ayau · 07-03-2013, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by darthwong1138

I am currently running HKS Hipermax IV coilovers for my FRS and even with the camber plates maxed out i am only getting -1.7 degrees of camber up front. I would really like to get up to -2.5 to -3 degrees of camber. Should i get camber bolts(SPC or Whitline)to help me get additional camber? I noticed some people are getting up to -3 degrees no problem with other coilovers. Is it just because their camber plates have more adjustability? Thanks in advance!

Make sure your camber plates weren't installed backwards. You can add additional camber by adding a camber bolt or the OEM crash bolt into the top slot of the strut.

I was able to get over -3 with the OEM crash bolts and camber plates set to max.

darthwong1138 · 07-03-2013, 02:01 AM

Camber plates are labeled on the top with "L" and "R" markings and i verified that they are on the correct side. What Coilovers are you running? Thanks!

ayau · 07-03-2013, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by darthwong1138

Camber plates are labeled on the top with "L" and "R" markings and i verified that they are on the correct side. What Coilovers are you running? Thanks!

Your camber plates can probably turn 180 degrees. See if that will net you more camber. Maybe taking a picture of how the plates look like might help.

I have Eibach R2 coilovers. They come with camber plates.

darthwong1138 · 07-03-2013, 02:27 AM

Here is a pic of the passenger side camber plate

mav1178 · 07-03-2013, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by darthwong1138

I am currently running HKS Hipermax IV coilovers for my FRS and even with the camber plates maxed out i am only getting -1.7 degrees of camber up front. I would really like to get up to -2.5 to -3 degrees of camber. Should i get camber bolts(SPC or Whitline)to help me get additional camber? I noticed some people are getting up to -3 degrees no problem with other coilovers. Is it just because their camber plates have more adjustability? Thanks in advance!

How low can you go in the front adjustment-wise? A standard MacPherson strut camber is set by the camber plates, and also limited (to some extent) by how much you can lower the car via suspension.

If you can't slam the car you can't get the camber you want.

-alex

darthwong1138 · 07-03-2013, 03:58 AM

Here is a pic so you can get a general idea of the ride height of the car. The rear is as low as it can go but the front can still be lowered more. Ill try to take a better side profile pic of the car when i get a chance.

troek · 07-03-2013, 09:17 AM

nice garage

Hotchkis · 07-03-2013, 01:18 PM

We've seen different coilover kits that will inherently give more or less negative camber based on the way their lower upright mount is designed.

Like ayau stated, I'd suggest installing the subaru crash bolts and max those to full negative. Then use the upper camber plates to fine tune the camber. Both may need to be maxed out if you are looking for -3° though.

Good Luck!

darthwong1138 · 07-03-2013, 10:13 PM

Just ordered some crash bolts. Thanks everyone for the replies!

SLICVIC · 07-05-2013, 11:13 PM

i have -5 up front, looking for ways to get more

Mr.Frs · 07-19-2014, 08:12 PM

Hey I just got a set of these and have a terrible clunk in my rear driver side. Have you had any clunking issues? Can't figure out how to get rid of it.

darthwong1138 · 07-20-2014, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Frs

Hey I just got a set of these and have a terrible clunk in my rear driver side. Have you had any clunking issues? Can't figure out how to get rid of it.

thats odd. i never had any noise issues when i had these coilovers installed.

mrk1 · 07-20-2014, 09:46 PM

Mine are not maxed out and I can eye ball it and see its more then 1.7 degrees. What is your ride height like?

I second the no clunks with these.

07-03-2013, 01:40 AM	#1
darthwong1138 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 72 Thanks: 17 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Need more camber from HKS Hipermax Coilovers I am currently running HKS Hipermax IV coilovers for my FRS and even with the camber plates maxed out i am only getting -1.7 degrees of camber up front. I would really like to get up to -2.5 to -3 degrees of camber. Should i get camber bolts(SPC or Whitline)to help me get additional camber? I noticed some people are getting up to -3 degrees no problem with other coilovers. Is it just because their camber plates have more adjustability? Thanks in advance!

07-05-2013, 11:13 PM	#11
SLICVIC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2006 STi Location: NYC Posts: 589 Thanks: 495 Thanked 444 Times in 210 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i have -5 up front, looking for ways to get more __________________ Instagramz: VicMoralLess http://www.stancenation.com/2012/09/...ed-subaru-sti/

07-19-2014, 08:12 PM	#12
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mrk1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Sterling BRZ Ltd Location: New England Posts: 1,702 Thanks: 403 Thanked 1,389 Times in 671 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Mine are not maxed out and I can eye ball it and see its more then 1.7 degrees. What is your ride height like? I second the no clunks with these. __________________ The Build Thread GT28RS - eBoost2 - 3.91 Final Drive - Supra LSD

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07-03-2013, 02:01 AM	#3
darthwong1138 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 72 Thanks: 17 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Camber plates are labeled on the top with "L" and "R" markings and i verified that they are on the correct side. What Coilovers are you running? Thanks!

07-03-2013, 02:27 AM	#5
darthwong1138 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 72 Thanks: 17 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here is a pic of the passenger side camber plate

07-03-2013, 03:58 AM	#7
darthwong1138 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 72 Thanks: 17 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here is a pic so you can get a general idea of the ride height of the car. The rear is as low as it can go but the front can still be lowered more. Ill try to take a better side profile pic of the car when i get a chance.

07-03-2013, 01:18 PM	#9
Hotchkis Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Santa Fe Springs California Posts: 51 Thanks: 59 Thanked 84 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	We've seen different coilover kits that will inherently give more or less negative camber based on the way their lower upright mount is designed. Like ayau stated, I'd suggest installing the subaru crash bolts and max those to full negative. Then use the upper camber plates to fine tune the camber. Both may need to be maxed out if you are looking for -3° though. Good Luck!

07-03-2013, 10:13 PM	#10
darthwong1138 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 72 Thanks: 17 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just ordered some crash bolts. Thanks everyone for the replies!

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