rugbyman84

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I found these on ebay and was thinking about getting them til I can afford coilovers.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Input would be appreciated.

TwEaK

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i cant view the link since im at work.. but if it's one of those coilover systems that go's over the strut i have them on my car and HATE them they make a clunking sound everytime i take corner's hard or going over a speedbump
TwEaK

George84

Are you saying that you want to use something like these when you put your coil overs on?

Tweak, what kind of setup do you have that you don't like? I was thinking of going with something like these, http://www.ground-control-store.com/...hp/II=41/CA=23 , I hope that is not the same kind of setup you were saying that you HATE.

TwEaK

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I have roughly was looks like the kit there... what happens is when taking corners hard takes load off the spring and when it comes back down it makes a really loud clunk sound reason i hate it even tho i know what the sound is cmon we drive rx7's i hate for them to be making any noise.
TwEaK

rugbyman84

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I was gonna use these to replace the stock mount til I can actually get coilovers. I have a new baby so...lots of expenses.

George84

Whats wrong with your stock mount? Are you just trying to get more camber for some reason?

Tweak, it almost sounds like your springs are not long enough. Is that a problem with a lot of those coil over conversion kits?

TwEaK

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Im not exactly sure but my car is slammed all the way down right now and still personally i wouldnt recommend it other than just a decent set of strust and springs.. Thats just me
TwEaK

rugbyman84

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Stock mounts are on there last leg. This would be cheaper than new stock mounts.

Evil Aviator

I have not tried that brand, and I don't know anybody who has. However, they don't seem to have much of a bearing. Compare with these high-quality plates:
http://www.ground-control-store.com/...p/II=139/CA=97
http://www.awrracing.com/pages/rx/rxsusp.html

Also, make sure that the camber plates are designed for the struts that you are using.

Most properly-designed camber plates are supposed to mount UNDER the strut tower. Some people mount them incorrectly on the top of the strut tower. Cutting is usually required if it is an offset racing type, while the street/autocross centered type usually requires no cutting.

The stock suspension has rubber spring seats, rubber boots, and bump stops (aka bump rubbers or bound stoppers). Many people omit these items in order to save money at the cost of clunking noise when going over bumps. Also, cheap bearings can fail in as little as a few weeks, usually indicated by a horrible clunking noise when turning the steering wheel.

rugbyman84

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Thanks Evil.

lonewolfrx

I'd go with ground control. I've had good results with them and so have my other friends.

Schmitty

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Are you sure you aren't talking about the ebay "mk 1" springs and coilover sleeve that mounts on the stock strut like knock-off ground contols? The auction the OP posted is for "ebay" front camber plates with a spherical bearing...

rugbyman84

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I have stock springs (sold my rsr race springs) and hp struts. I just thought this might be a cheap way to get a new mount that may or may not help the feel of the car.

rugbyman84

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I guess these aren't a viable option. Oh well it was worth a shot. Thanks for the feedback .

K-Tune

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i've heard those camber plates often have a seized bearing in them, i'm guessing it isn't PTFE coated.

i have seen some of the porsche guys have good success with them though..just have to keep the bearings lubed and free of dirt.

they won't improve the feel of the car, but they do offer much needed camber adjustment.

rugbyman84

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Appreciate the help k-tune.