Camber Arms Review Thread

[cordz]

G'day,

I noticed that the forum is lacking a camber arms thread and decided that it would a be a valuable resource for myself and others since their are so many products out there to choose from.

A few camber threads exist but most are convoluted with definitions and theory of what camber actually means, so i plead we keep this templated, on topic and most importantly, as a valuable purchasing guide.

I am personally looking for a front pair for my DC2.

So please, if you have some, take 5 minutes to share this with everyone:

Car:
Usage:
Brand of CA (F), Alignment:
Brand of CA (R), Alignment:
Bushing type (F/R):
Length of installation:
Advantages:
Problems:
notes

Example:

Car: DC2R
Usage: Daily, Track 3 times per year
Brand of CA (F), Alignment: skunk2 , -2
Brand of CA (R), Alignment: Buddyclub, -2.5
Bushing type (F/R): poly/poly
Length on car: 1 year
Advantages: skunk2 allen bolts are on the bottom of plate = easy adjustment
Problems: etc.
notes camber is changed for track

[cordz]

bump!! Somebody contribute here instead of that stupid gear stick thread :P

[Flippit]

that stupid gear stick thread :P

LAWWLL!!

I'm also interested in info on camber arms! So review it people cmon!

[ChargeR]

Here you are boss.

Car: DC5R
Usage: Track and street
Brand of CA (F), Alignment: DC5s don't need those silly upper control arms at the front.
Brand of CA (R), Alignment: Hardrace
Bushing type (F/R): Spherical
Length of installation: 1 year
Advantages: Cheap. Hasn't broken yet.
Problems: The coatings on the lock nuts and the arms themselves are low budget, and they are rusting a fair amount after a fairly short time. I am also a little wary of how well the spherical will last.

Also they have no bracket for the ABS sensor line, so I had to cable tie the line on. To be fair most aftermarket camber arms do not have a bracket for this purpose, except for Ingalls. If I have problems with these I will probably just get an Ingalls set and perhaps get some sleeves made to fit sphericals to them.

[cordz]

Boom ^. Great stuff, was looking at the Hard race spherical from CA's. even though yours are rear (DC5- macpherson) I like the beefy adjustment screws, tubular design and price. But as you said the coatings and nuts are low rent.

I wanted J's racing spherical but they are a, gulp, 500 dollar investment.

[rookie]

I'm also looking into getting a pair for my DC2. Probably going to invest in the Hardrace kit. If i get these i'll tell you how they go

[ChargeR]

Boom ^. Great stuff, was looking at the Hard race spherical from CA's. even though yours are rear (DC5- macpherson) I like the beefy adjustment screws, tubular design and price. But as you said the coatings and nuts are low rent.

I installed a set of the Hardrace upper arms in a friend's DC2 a couple of years ago and the fitment was pretty good, and the beefy bolts that hold the adjustment were a good feature, easy to do up tight so the adjustment doesn't slip. The only disadvantage was that they are very bulk so you will lose some suspension travel if you are low, because they will bottom out on the suspension tower.

[cordz]

I installed a set of the Hardrace upper arms in a friend's DC2 a couple of years ago and the fitment was pretty good, and the beefy bolts that hold the adjustment were a good feature, easy to do up tight so the adjustment doesn't slip. The only disadvantage was that they are very bulk so you will lose some suspension travel if you are low, because they will bottom out on the suspension tower.

That makes sense. I guess it's a small price to pay for strength and durability.

cheers

[cordz]

Anyone else?

[cordz]

bump!

[crashprash]

Car: DC5s
Usage: Street/Track
Brand of CA (F), Alignment: Ingalls camber bolts + Tein pillow mounts
Brand of CA (R), Alignment: Skunk2 arms
Bushing type (F/R): no idea
Length of installation: 2yrs+
Advantages: ermm a bolts a bolt and an arms an arm lol
Problems: none
notes: only run one bolt on the front to be on the safer side..have managed to get decent camber settings front and rear using these

[tinkerbell]

i cant recall my front brand, but they are two settings, but i only run them at max camber.

which is about -3.5 degrees, suits my use, which is hard track racing and hillclimbs...

they are about 5 years + old, so i guess they are good, but still dont recall what brand... bought of dc2rrr if that helps....

ah - they are apparently JIC brand!

running cusco rear arms at around -3 degrees,,,

doubt you can buy either anymore, so this is useless post