Courtesy of Phat VW from the Vortex. Thought It would Make a nice topic here as well.
Thanks to the input from manufacturers and vwvortex users, we now have a catalog of eight different camber plate options and two different upgraded spindle arrangements. Don't give up on the MkIV platform just yet!
Background:The MkIV front suspension allows toe adjustments only. Minor camber adjustments can be made via shifting the subframe and loosening & re-torquing certain suspension bolts. But from a practical standpoint, camber & caster are fixed. For high-performance driving, especially autocross & track driving, a certain amount of negative camber is required to keep tire wear in check and help maintain cornering grip. Excessive negative camber can reduce grip in straight line and increase tire wear, so more than a degree or two is not recommended for street use. Camber plates allow the driver to customize the camber angle to optimize performance vs tire wear.
Please keep this thread clean and comment on the products if you have experience with them. Note that the products are listed in order of release date, newest items first. For unlisted products, please supply the following information:
Manufacturer
Part Number
Website
Price
Availability
Install notes and other info
H2Sport Sport Camber Kit
Part
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1962106http://www.h2sport.com$235Available now
"The Mounts are black anodized CNC machined billet aluminum utilizing race-quality spherical bearings (mono-balls) that combine to precisely locate the strut-top to the chassis for even better handling. Furthermore, they fit directly into the stock shock tower – no cutting or drilling holes required. Simply remove the stock rubber mounts from your stock or aftermarket suspension, and install our Mounts. " Adds up to -1° camber on each front wheel
H-Sport Camber plate kit
Part 30813
http://www.pure-motorsport.com/products/description.php/II=1003/CA=534/PA=7$359.95/pairAvailable now (low stock)
Adjustability: -.25 to 1.25 (Using OE Style Coils)
Will not alter ride height. Not designed for coilovers. Uses oem bearing. Requires drilling three holes in strut tower.
Bildon/Erickson Motorsport
Part #:TAS0271
http://www.bildon.com/catalog/DetailsList.cfm?ID=TAS0271$198.92/pairAvailable now
"139mm OD top strut mount as used on the Erickson Motorsport World Challenge GTI! For precise top suspension body location and positive steering geometry. Made from billet aluminum complete with motorsport quality 20mm ID bearing, sleeve nuts and spacers. This eccentric mount is for use with 2.5" (60mm) diameter racing springs. Fits standard inner strut mount position. No cutting needed."
Ground Control:
SKU #ccpa4
http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php?II=653http://home.comcast.net/~stevennguyen123/Photos/Prototypes/FinalProductionVersionContact
Reflexgti for more info, or order online
$339-349/pairAvailable for spring/shock, 60mm, 2.25", and 2.5" coilover equipped cars
Installs without drilling or strut tower modification.
Uses high grade spherical bearing and special load bearing top hat.
Two-way, fully independent camber and caster adjustment.
Approx -1.8° camber gain over OEM. (Test car produced -2.5° camber on each wheel.)
Replaces all factory hardware from the spring up.
May drop front ride height by 1/4".
Ride comfort may be reduced.
SPC/Eibach:
Part# 81340
http://www.specprod.com/PROD_DIR/C_PROD_passcar_SEARCH_DYN.cfm?cmd=Cam&cmd2=81340&cmd3http://stores.ebay.com/Prosuspension_VW-Alignment-Itemshttp://www.coximport.com/store/EI5-81340Khttp://www.modacar.com/products/Audi/TT/MODACAKhttp://www.nopionline.com$126-$170/pairavailable now
continuously adjustable front camber/caster up to +/- 1.25° on top of OEM spec
camber/caster are not independently adjustable
does not require drilling or cutting
replaces oem rubber strut mounts with stiffer rubber units and may alter front ride height +/- 1/4"
uses oem
strut bearingssupplied top strut nut in early kits do
not fit - get correct replacement from SPC or use oem VW part #
N90353603 instead (AM14x1.5mm self locking nut) Also, use a new inner nut (strut bushing) VW part #
1H0412365A for best fit.
install notes:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1432095&postid=16696272#16696272use a rachet extension to ensure square holes line up when tightening inner nut!!!
if your plates are squeaking or are slanting on the strut tower, see:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zer...40546 you can also contact SPC to source replacement top plates and nuts if yours are bent
Shine Racing:
Part #CPVWADJ (MkIV)
http://www.srsvw.comhttp://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1313315http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1369239without perches: $200/pair, with stock-style spring perches: $259/pair, with coilover perches: $269/pairavailable now
fixed front camber change of approx -1.5° on top of OEM spec
camber/caster are not independently adjustable
replaces soft upper strut mount with stiff heavy duty units
intended for race use
requires drilling two holes per strut tower, but no cutting
plates can be re-drilled and/or rotated prior to install to achieve different caster/camber changes according to Dick Shine
may lower front suspension 1/4"
K-mac:
Part #141016 K
http://www.k-mac.com.au/makes/volks.htmhttp://www.shox.com/appguide/shoxshop/http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1138793$369-$465/pairavailable now (overseas special order: lead time is 2-3 weeks)
replaces upper strut mounts providing Camber and Caster adjustment up to approx 1.5°
camber/caster are not independently adjustable
no cutting, but requires drilling 3 holes
may require modification of the hood support bracket on strut tower
comes with thin polyurethane bushings
questionable manufacturing quality
2Bennett:
2B Camber/Caster adjust (Audi TT only??)
http://www.2bennett.com/body_tt.html$499/pairavailable now
fixed camber change up to about -2.0°
camber/caster are not independently adjustable
includes heavy duty spherical bearings for racing use
completely replaces strut mounts
requires drilling 5 holes or welding
Audi TT spindle & balljoint mod:various parts
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1254442http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1496890http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1724405$400-$1000 (less for used parts)
available now
replaces spindles, hubs, wheel bearings, balljoints, balljoint nut plates, lower control arms
balljoints must be modified to fit VW MkIV control arms, or TT control arms can be used
VWMS camber shims and kit-car spindle:various parts
http://www.bildon.com/catalog/...g.pdf (page 124-125)
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1721706 (discussion thread)
$$$available with kit car packages through
http://www.bildon.com Products in development:Hans J's custom camber plates; independent camber/caster up to 2.25° with spherical bearing. IM
Hans J for more info.
H2Sport drop spindles -
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1595208
