RACECOMP ENGINEERING Street Camber Plates for Subaru BRZ & Scion FR-S

[ajc209]

ppppssssssttttttt Racecomp

Here in Europe Ohlins are selling the dampers without top mounts for a reduced fee.... any chance of a set of rears to match the fronts?

[toast]

Since there isn't a rubber cap where the spring contacts the plate I'm guessing these will increase NVH?

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by yomny

Great to have alternatives, these will be made to fit most coilovers systems out there or st/kw or oem?

Tested on OEM and KW/ST/RCE.

Should be fine with brands that use that same thread pitch/diameter. We will likely do special orders for others but have not worked out price or timing.

Originally Posted by toast

Since there isn't a rubber cap where the spring contacts the plate I'm guessing these will increase NVH?

With a very high quality bearing the increase in NVH is minimal.

Yes stock is best for NVH but these will be quiet and smooth for a long time.

Originally Posted by ajc209

ppppssssssttttttt Racecomp

Here in Europe Ohlins are selling the dampers without top mounts for a reduced fee.... any chance of a set of rears to match the fronts?

At the moment, no. We have had a few one-off production ready rear mounts, but our production capacity (all in North America ) is limited so we're focusing on fronts. For now. We are very much thinking about it though and may even incorporate a few neat features. Contact us if you're interested.

- Andrew

[Pat]

I don't know much about camber plates. It seems to me other plates are specifically for OEM or certain brands of coilovers. Can you explain to me:
1. How does this plate accept both OEM and KW coilovers when others cannot?
2. Are there sacrifices made or compromises of design to ensure this flexibility?
Thanks!

[fika84]

Originally Posted by FrX

The gear/adjustment mechanism is pretty spiffy.

^^ This. Great design @Racecomp Engineering

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by Pat

I don't know much about camber plates. It seems to me other plates are specifically for OEM or certain brands of coilovers. Can you explain to me:
1. How does this plate accept both OEM and KW coilovers when others cannot?
2. Are there sacrifices made or compromises of design to ensure this flexibility?
Thanks!

1. OEM and KW/ST/RCE use the same thread pitch and our included spring perch bushing (aka conical washer) works for both as well. With the KWs you would use the upper spring perch from the coilovers. AFAIK these would work on Ohlins and Bilstein as well.

2. Nope. Some camber plates come with a fancy upper spring perch with roller bearing type option at a much higher cost, but with proper installation and a good quality main bearing this isn't usually needed.

We've been making camber plates for Subarus since 2005.

- Andrew

[solidONE]

@Racecomp Engineering Andy No specs on the maximum camber adjustment range, yet?

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by solidONE

@Racecomp Engineering Andy No specs on the maximum camber adjustment range, yet?

Approx -3.2 on MOST set-ups.

On RCE T2s (and KW/ST) you can get more...honestly a TON with the plates and the slotted lower mount. More than anyone should need.

- Andrew

[solidONE]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

Approx -3.2 on MOST set-ups.

On RCE T2s (and KW/ST) you can get more...honestly a TON with the plates and the slotted lower mount. More than anyone should need.

- Andrew

I mean just the adjustment on the plates. Most adjustable tops on the market add about -1.5* on top of whatever the strut mounts offer.

For instance, a stock strut with -.5 built in coupled with a adjustable top offering -1.5 of adjustment will end up with -2.0* maxed out.

The geared adjuster is a pretty awesome idea. I had an alignment tech ding up my top plates trying to get to the camber specs I asked for. So you can say I'm looking at replacement options.

[Racecomp Engineering]

Gotcha. In that case you'd gain approx -2.5 to -3.0 degrees.

- Andrew

[Pat]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

1. OEM and KW/ST/RCE use the same thread pitch and our included spring perch bushing (aka conical washer) works for both as well. With the KWs you would use the upper spring perch from the coilovers. AFAIK these would work on Ohlins and Bilstein as well.

2. Nope. Some camber plates come with a fancy upper spring perch with roller bearing type option at a much higher cost, but with proper installation and a good quality main bearing this isn't usually needed.

We've been making camber plates for Subarus since 2005.

- Andrew

Thanks for the info, Andrew. I've heard good things about RCE's camber plates for other models. They certainly have a good reputation.
That said, I likely have higher expectations than many people. I typically put 20,000+ miles on my car every year, including ten to 15 track days. Also, I live in Colorado and drive the car year-round.
When I modify my car, I want to do it once and do it well. I don't want to have to worry about servicing aftermarket parts on a regular basis. I have heard of people rebuilding (?) camber plates every couple years due to NVH that creeps in.
Given how and where I drive my car, what should I expect for service intervals on camber plates? If you have any wisdom to share with me I'm all ears.

[djliquidsteele]

Is the caster fixed or adjustable?

[Draco-REX]

Another beautiful camber plate design from RCE. These and the original GD Subaru plates look amazing, and work just as well. They look like pieces you'd see as one-offs on someone's big $$$ custom build. I had a set of their lowering plates on my '07 STI. The camber adjustment was silky smooth and never bound up.

Originally Posted by djliquidsteele

Is the caster fixed or adjustable?

Looks adjustable via those gold "keys".

[wparsons]

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

Looks adjustable via those gold "keys".

That's the camber adjustment, caster would require sliding the whole upper mount forward or backwards.