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    Camber Plates & Geo

    Does it matter on type? Need reasonable adjustment for a road only car for when I eventually get the geometry sorted.

    On geometry, I originally ot set up on Thorneys fast road. I dont like it. Feels unsafe at higher speeds. Does setting it to standard geo on my wants work OK with KWs and camber plates.

    Also, been a while so Ive forgot the tech names, but whats them plastic thingys that go in with standard bushes (which are fairly new). IIRC they are a softer options vs Polys.

    Ta

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    Originally posted by bryce
    Does it matter on type? Need reasonable adjustment for a road only car for when I eventually get the geometry sorted.

    On geometry, I originally ot set up on Thorneys fast road. I dont like it. Feels unsafe at higher speeds. Does setting it to standard geo on my wants work OK with KWs and camber plates.

    Also, been a while so Ive forgot the tech names, but whats them plastic thingys that go in with standard bushes (which are fairly new). IIRC they are a softer options vs Polys.

    Ta
    Limiter kit.

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      #3
      Bryce,

      Most of your posts complain about how you do not like the setup as dialled in by Thorney when they fitted your KW V3 kit. They most probably dialled in a track biased setting which clearly you do not utilise as you do minimal road miles these days yes?

      KW V3 have a fair bit of adjustment possibility but need to be set up right to suit your intended use - road only in your case? You also will not see any benefit from camber plates if you only drive on road. I would stick to OEM bushes personally but use in conjunction with a limiter kit as Brett suggested - this will tighten the back end a little.

      Ultimately, why not get a reputable firm with extensive KW knowledge to set them up again for you (with a road bias) and i am sure they would be spot on.

      Rob.

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        #4
        Thats eexacty my intentions rob.

        I fitted the kws myself and got a local BMW dealer to set it with thorneys geo.

        The reason I ask about camber plates is because the front seems a bit extreme (-2.1 neg) and it is also uneven.

        Im unaware of any local-ish shops other than Thorney and simpsons who are both 300+miles away.

        I really do want to get it sorted out and start enjoying again, hence all my recent posts.

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          #5
          You could always go here,



          Much nearer and I think Conleath has used them.

          Or use this site to get a proper alignment done to standard BMW specs

          Wheel alignment checks near you. Find your nearest wheel alignment specialist from over 80 Hunter alignment centres nationwide.


          Good luck

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            #6
            yep, could speak to johnny at jc racing in thirsk. they'll set the car up for your intended use rather than a track/road compromise.

            they deal with all sorts of racing beemers and have done for years so know their stuff

            conleth

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