TC Kline Camber Plate Question...

Dowdogg · 11-23-2015, 08:18 PM

Hey guys,

Just recently finished my install of my TCK S/A Coilovers with TCK camber plates. Love the coilovers, but that's not what I'm here to talk about. The problem I'm currently having is with the camber plates. After hours on hours of trying different configurations on the plates, I believe we finally found the correct orientation. After everything was settled and installed correctly, I went to get an alignment and with the camber MAXED OUT in the front, we were only able to pull around -1.2~ on the left and right. Caster was on the dial at 9.4. Does anybody who has these plates give me some more information on what should be the max? Because for -1.2 being that maximum, that sounds pretty weak, seeing as most of the other track guys are running at least -3 through -4 in the front with their plates. I tried contacting TCK and they have been less than helpful. Let me know what you all think.

Thanks!

HP Autosport · 11-23-2015, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowdogg

Hey guys,

Just recently finished my install of my TCK S/A Coilovers with TCK camber plates. Love the coilovers, but that's not what I'm here to talk about. The problem I'm currently having is with the camber plates. After hours on hours of trying different configurations on the plates, I believe we finally found the correct orientation. After everything was settled and installed correctly, I went to get an alignment and with the camber MAXED OUT in the front, we were only able to pull around -1.2~ on the left and right. Caster was on the dial at 9.4. Does anybody who has these plates give me some more information on what should be the max? Because for -1.2 being that maximum, that sounds pretty weak, seeing as most of the other track guys are running at least -3 through -4 in the front with their plates. I tried contacting TCK and they have been less than helpful. Let me know what you all think.

Thanks!

You should give TC or the dealer you purchased from a call. Without how you installed them, it's hard to say who or what is at fault.

ashmostro · 11-24-2015, 01:36 AM

Pics would help too.

Dowdogg · 11-24-2015, 02:34 AM

For now I just have pictures of the alignment, will post pics of installed plates tomorrow.

Cloud9blue · 11-24-2015, 02:48 PM

Without M3 arms, you are limited to around -2.7 with just camber plates. Guys who run more than -3 have M3 arms and/or widened their shock tower openings (I personally feel sketched out by cutting parts off the unibody chassis, but a lot of guys do it anyway).

Post a picture of your shock tower openings, we can probably tell if the plates are installed correctly.

Dowdogg · 11-24-2015, 05:04 PM

So here is a picture of the plates installed.

DRIVER SIDE:

PASS SIDE:

HP Autosport · 11-24-2015, 06:57 PM

Looks like you got them switched around.

gunnerxq · 11-24-2015, 07:03 PM

Weird I believe mine is -1.6 with just pulled pins and m3 control arms

Dowdogg · 11-24-2015, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Autosport

Looks like you got them switched around.

Before this current config, we had them in the exact opposite configuration that you see here and when I went to get an alignment It only resulted in barely -0.8 camber on both sides.

HP Autosport · 11-24-2015, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowdogg

Before this current config, we had them in the exact opposite configuration that you see here and when I went to get an alignment It only resulted in barely -0.8 camber on both sides.

You should call your TCKR dealer and speak with them directly. Product specific questions is best answered by a dealer or manufacturer.

ashmostro · 11-25-2015, 02:02 AM

Agree. They are switched around (left and right sides) and also need to be rotated 30 degrees.

The tell is how the camber "slots" don't appear to be running perpendicular to the centerline of the car.

HP Autosport · 11-25-2015, 03:12 PM

They are marked so it's not easy to switch it around....maybe your installer got LH and RH confused?

11-23-2015, 08:18 PM	#1
Dowdogg Private First Class 37 Rep 110 Posts Drives: LCI 335i E90 Space Gray Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Irvine, CA/Long Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	TC Kline Camber Plate Question... Hey guys, Just recently finished my install of my TCK S/A Coilovers with TCK camber plates. Love the coilovers, but that's not what I'm here to talk about. The problem I'm currently having is with the camber plates. After hours on hours of trying different configurations on the plates, I believe we finally found the correct orientation. After everything was settled and installed correctly, I went to get an alignment and with the camber MAXED OUT in the front, we were only able to pull around -1.2~ on the left and right. Caster was on the dial at 9.4. Does anybody who has these plates give me some more information on what should be the max? Because for -1.2 being that maximum, that sounds pretty weak, seeing as most of the other track guys are running at least -3 through -4 in the front with their plates. I tried contacting TCK and they have been less than helpful. Let me know what you all think. Thanks!
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11-24-2015, 01:36 AM	#3
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11-24-2015, 02:34 AM	#4
Dowdogg Private First Class 37 Rep 110 Posts Drives: LCI 335i E90 Space Gray Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Irvine, CA/Long Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	For now I just have pictures of the alignment, will post pics of installed plates tomorrow.
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Cloud9blue Brigadier General 711 Rep 3,251 Posts Drives: around the potholes Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY/NJ/MA iTrader: (13)	Without M3 arms, you are limited to around -2.7 with just camber plates. Guys who run more than -3 have M3 arms and/or widened their shock tower openings (I personally feel sketched out by cutting parts off the unibody chassis, but a lot of guys do it anyway). Post a picture of your shock tower openings, we can probably tell if the plates are installed correctly. __________________ 09 BMW E92 335i: Top Mount EFR 7670 / Dinan / AP Racing / Wavetrac / TC Kline [Full Mod List] 07 BMW R1200S: Shine Yellow / Akrapovic / Ohlins 19 Volvo V90 T6: R-Design / Bowers & Wilkins / Polestar Optimization
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11-24-2015, 05:04 PM	#6
Dowdogg Private First Class 37 Rep 110 Posts Drives: LCI 335i E90 Space Gray Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Irvine, CA/Long Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	So here is a picture of the plates installed. DRIVER SIDE: PASS SIDE:
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11-24-2015, 06:57 PM	#7
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gunnerxq Lieutenant Colonel 213 Rep 1,780 Posts Drives: e90 "325i" Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Weird I believe mine is -1.6 with just pulled pins and m3 control arms
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11-25-2015, 02:02 AM	#11
ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	Agree. They are switched around (left and right sides) and also need to be rotated 30 degrees. The tell is how the camber "slots" don't appear to be running perpendicular to the centerline of the car.
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11-25-2015, 03:12 PM	#12
HP Autosport Supreme Allied Commander 3847 Rep 54,376 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, AP, Brembo, GIAC, Koni, Ohlins, Performance Friction, www.hpautosport.com iTrader: (36)	They are marked so it's not easy to switch it around....maybe your installer got LH and RH confused?
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