Camber Plate Interest - Who Is In?

AMJAM · 06-21-2013, 05:35 AM

K Mac has been around in Australia for a very long time. Their parts are always of a very high quality. If they say these are for the F30 then I would certainly order them. K Mac also don't apply a BMW tax to their parts from my dealings in the past on older BMW's. I am after camber plates and didn't think of them. I will give them a call tomorrow morning to double check

utenigma · 06-23-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AMJAM

K Mac has been around in Australia for a very long time. Their parts are always of a very high quality. If they say these are for the F30 then I would certainly order them. K Mac also don't apply a BMW tax to their parts from my dealings in the past on older BMW's. I am after camber plates and didn't think of them. I will give them a call tomorrow morning to double check

get a chance to call?

AMJAM · 06-25-2013, 05:26 AM

Yes sorry. Definitely make them and given the drop in the AUD against the USD cheaper for all non Australian residents

A-Z Team · 06-26-2013, 04:25 AM

If someone be interested

https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Z-Team/137685663096799

mocohead · 06-26-2013, 08:27 AM

A-Z your facebook page does not specify that you have camber plates for the F30. Do you?

JMK007 · 07-01-2013, 10:55 PM

I have reason to believe we will have one or two camber plate options by the end of July.

lazycat · 07-02-2013, 01:58 PM

Thanks JMK, looking forward to reviewing those 2 options!

jbass524 · 07-03-2013, 01:39 PM

I took my F30 to the track with KW V3s. The car has -0.7 camber because of lowering. Unfortunately, you can see the ride height is far too low (looks great on the street

) causing positive camber gain. This is inherit in MacPherson strut suspension if you go beyond optimum suspension travel/geometry. I don't really car since this is my street car but y'all are gonna be tracking your F30s and the camber and proper ride height will help the cars a ton.

BMW-F30-ARC-8-17942-3 by ApexRaceParts, on Flickr

DVC · 07-16-2013, 12:20 PM

I am definitely interested in camber plates for the F30 as well...!

lazycat · 07-26-2013, 12:15 AM

Its almost the end of July, any updates on the camber plates?

DVC · 07-26-2013, 01:39 PM

Well, we do have this option for -0.5 degrees...

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=834525

JMK007 · 07-26-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lazycat

Its almost the end of July, any updates on the camber plates?

Yeah - I'm a little disappointed. I go back on the phone today with one of the reputable camber plate manufacturers. I was told by they need another two weeks for their street camber plates. Their race once have been out for a while.

DVC · 08-08-2013, 02:23 PM

I just contacted Vorshlag, and spoke with Jason... sounds like camber plates for the F30 are coming soon

Here's the info that I got from Jason:
A workable design has been achieved, plastic prototypes are in development, and are on target for completion in September. Assuming no surprises with the plastic prototypes, the metal prototypes are targeted for completion in October. If all goes well with the metal prototypes, he plans to have production units for sale by the end of the year. (He didn't anticipate any delays with needing to tweak prototypes, but he said if there are any, it shouldn't delay things by much.)

I also sent him a link with pics of the OEM camber bearing and asked for his thoughts... he said it looked like what he would call a replacement "hub" with a different angle, and that it would be compatible with his camber plates.

While talking, he mentioned that the F30 has enough caster that he doesn't foresee needing to dial-in more... In fact, overall he really likes the F30 suspension design (more so than the E90), and predicted that the typical process of track guys swapping-in M3 suspension components to improve handling may not really be necessary with the F30.

utenigma · 08-08-2013, 03:13 PM

Yeah, the camber correction swivel bearing can only help matters, as it adjusts the lower end of the suspension outward, it'll increase the available negative camber that pulling the top of the strut inward can achieve.

JMK007 · 09-17-2013, 07:11 PM

It has finally happened! A quality manufacturer, TC Kline Racing, has released camber plates for the F30--at least when you buy their coilovers: http://www.tcklineracing.com/index.c...y&Category=796 This is one of the manufacturers I have been speaking with over the past few months who have promised to have camber plates out soon.

I started a thread in the Suspension section of this forum to discuss the release of their coilover and camber plate package here: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=890405

These coilovers are, bar none, the best dual purpose coilover option out there now for the F30. (Please note I have no affiliation with TC Kline. I am just really excited that a quality manufacturer has finally released a coilover option for the F30 with linear springs and camber plates.) I'd be very curious to find out whether you can buy the camber plates separately. If this were the beginning of the summer / track season for me rather than the end, I would probably jump on these. However, being the end of the summer, I may just wait for a few other options.

jbass524 · 09-18-2013, 12:29 PM

CAMBER PLATES!!!!

This is great news. I used the DA version on my E92 335 for 4 years and JMK007 is correct, they are a great dual duty option and the best currently available. You would have to spend a lot more to better it.

Notice how they created a mount on the rear strut so you can access the rear adjusters. Very cool.

Of course, this opinion has a lot to do with how you drive your car and what you want to feel.

JMK007 · 09-19-2013, 09:35 AM

To answer my own questions, you can purchase the camber plates separately at, I believe, $549. According to TC, they will allow camber, in 1/4 degree increments, up to 4 degrees.

1azycat · 10-02-2013, 04:13 AM

So far any F30 with camber plates? Pls post a review!

TC Kline Racing · 10-04-2013, 09:26 AM

We were testing our 'prototype' Double Adjustable Coilover suspension with these camber plates at Oktoberfest last year at Mid Ohio.

This year we were testing the 'production' Double Adjustable Coilovers with camber plates at Oktoberfest at Laguna Seca, and the whole kit feels fantastic!!

Again, we have been testing for over a year now with these pieces and we are totally satisfied!!

As stated by others, we only produce the best parts possible, and feel totally confident in their performance.

Thank you.

06-21-2013, 05:35 AM	#23
AMJAM Captain 33 Rep 944 Posts Drives: 2013 Alpine 328I MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: What is the Matrix iTrader: (0)	K Mac has been around in Australia for a very long time. Their parts are always of a very high quality. If they say these are for the F30 then I would certainly order them. K Mac also don't apply a BMW tax to their parts from my dealings in the past on older BMW's. I am after camber plates and didn't think of them. I will give them a call tomorrow morning to double check __________________ 2013 Alpine White 328I M Sport ARRIVED
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06-25-2013, 05:26 AM	#25
AMJAM Captain 33 Rep 944 Posts Drives: 2013 Alpine 328I MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: What is the Matrix iTrader: (0)	Yes sorry. Definitely make them and given the drop in the AUD against the USD cheaper for all non Australian residents __________________ 2013 Alpine White 328I M Sport ARRIVED
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06-26-2013, 04:25 AM	#26
A-Z Team Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: E 87 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Huntingdon, UK iTrader: (0)	Camber Plates Bmw If someone be interested https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Z-Team/137685663096799
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06-26-2013, 08:27 AM	#27
mocohead Lieutenant 54 Rep 453 Posts Drives: '16 M235i 6MT & 12 128i Msport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	A-Z your facebook page does not specify that you have camber plates for the F30. Do you?
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07-01-2013, 10:55 PM	#28
JMK007 Second Lieutenant 67 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 335 M Sport, RWD Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago, IL. iTrader: (0)	I have reason to believe we will have one or two camber plate options by the end of July. __________________ SCCA & Midwestern Council W2W, '91 Spec Miata, '07 NASA TTD Champion, Midwest, '99 M3, '09 Midwstrn Council TT Champion, BS, '10 GTI, '10 &'11 Midwestern Council TT Champion, BS, ‘17 BRZ, ‘19
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07-02-2013, 01:58 PM	#29
lazycat Enlisted Member 5 Rep 34 Posts Drives: f80 m3 CP Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: sg iTrader: (0)	Thanks JMK, looking forward to reviewing those 2 options!
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07-03-2013, 01:39 PM	#30
jbass524 Major 99 Rep 1,050 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norcal iTrader: (2)	I took my F30 to the track with KW V3s. The car has -0.7 camber because of lowering. Unfortunately, you can see the ride height is far too low (looks great on the street ) causing positive camber gain. This is inherit in MacPherson strut suspension if you go beyond optimum suspension travel/geometry. I don't really car since this is my street car but y'all are gonna be tracking your F30s and the camber and proper ride height will help the cars a ton. BMW-F30-ARC-8-17942-3 by ApexRaceParts, on Flickr
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07-16-2013, 12:20 PM	#31
DVC Diligentia Vis Celeritas 558 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW 335i M Sport [9.59]	I am definitely interested in camber plates for the F30 as well...! __________________ Ahead of the curve for specF30
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07-26-2013, 12:15 AM	#32
lazycat Enlisted Member 5 Rep 34 Posts Drives: f80 m3 CP Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: sg iTrader: (0)	Its almost the end of July, any updates on the camber plates?
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07-26-2013, 01:39 PM	#33
DVC Diligentia Vis Celeritas 558 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW 335i M Sport [9.59]	Well, we do have this option for -0.5 degrees... http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=834525 __________________ Ahead of the curve for specF30
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08-08-2013, 02:23 PM	#35
DVC Diligentia Vis Celeritas 558 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW 335i M Sport [9.59]	I just contacted Vorshlag, and spoke with Jason... sounds like camber plates for the F30 are coming soon Here's the info that I got from Jason: A workable design has been achieved, plastic prototypes are in development, and are on target for completion in September. Assuming no surprises with the plastic prototypes, the metal prototypes are targeted for completion in October. If all goes well with the metal prototypes, he plans to have production units for sale by the end of the year. (He didn't anticipate any delays with needing to tweak prototypes, but he said if there are any, it shouldn't delay things by much.) I also sent him a link with pics of the OEM camber bearing and asked for his thoughts... he said it looked like what he would call a replacement "hub" with a different angle, and that it would be compatible with his camber plates. While talking, he mentioned that the F30 has enough caster that he doesn't foresee needing to dial-in more... In fact, overall he really likes the F30 suspension design (more so than the E90), and predicted that the typical process of track guys swapping-in M3 suspension components to improve handling may not really be necessary with the F30. __________________ Ahead of the curve for specF30 Last edited by DVC; 08-08-2013 at 04:06 PM..
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08-08-2013, 03:13 PM	#36
utenigma Lieutenant 162 Rep 573 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 335i 8SA M-Adaptive Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas, Tx (Frisco) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i Sport ... [9.14] 2001 BMW 330i [10.00]	Yeah, the camber correction swivel bearing can only help matters, as it adjusts the lower end of the suspension outward, it'll increase the available negative camber that pulling the top of the strut inward can achieve. __________________ My 2013 F30 335i SportLine My 2001 E46 330i Sport - Gone but never forgotten My F30 335i at the Autocross/Track
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09-17-2013, 07:11 PM	#37
JMK007 Second Lieutenant 67 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 335 M Sport, RWD Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago, IL. iTrader: (0)	It has finally happened! A quality manufacturer, TC Kline Racing, has released camber plates for the F30--at least when you buy their coilovers: http://www.tcklineracing.com/index.c...y&Category=796 This is one of the manufacturers I have been speaking with over the past few months who have promised to have camber plates out soon. I started a thread in the Suspension section of this forum to discuss the release of their coilover and camber plate package here: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=890405 These coilovers are, bar none, the best dual purpose coilover option out there now for the F30. (Please note I have no affiliation with TC Kline. I am just really excited that a quality manufacturer has finally released a coilover option for the F30 with linear springs and camber plates.) I'd be very curious to find out whether you can buy the camber plates separately. If this were the beginning of the summer / track season for me rather than the end, I would probably jump on these. However, being the end of the summer, I may just wait for a few other options. __________________ SCCA & Midwestern Council W2W, '91 Spec Miata, '07 NASA TTD Champion, Midwest, '99 M3, '09 Midwstrn Council TT Champion, BS, '10 GTI, '10 &'11 Midwestern Council TT Champion, BS, ‘17 BRZ, ‘19
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09-18-2013, 12:29 PM	#38
jbass524 Major 99 Rep 1,050 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norcal iTrader: (2)	CAMBER PLATES!!!! This is great news. I used the DA version on my E92 335 for 4 years and JMK007 is correct, they are a great dual duty option and the best currently available. You would have to spend a lot more to better it. Notice how they created a mount on the rear strut so you can access the rear adjusters. Very cool. Of course, this opinion has a lot to do with how you drive your car and what you want to feel.
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09-19-2013, 09:35 AM	#39
JMK007 Second Lieutenant 67 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 335 M Sport, RWD Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago, IL. iTrader: (0)	To answer my own questions, you can purchase the camber plates separately at, I believe, $549. According to TC, they will allow camber, in 1/4 degree increments, up to 4 degrees. __________________ SCCA & Midwestern Council W2W, '91 Spec Miata, '07 NASA TTD Champion, Midwest, '99 M3, '09 Midwstrn Council TT Champion, BS, '10 GTI, '10 &'11 Midwestern Council TT Champion, BS, ‘17 BRZ, ‘19
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10-02-2013, 04:13 AM	#40
1azycat Enlisted Member 11 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 M3 CP Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: sg iTrader: (0)	So far any F30 with camber plates? Pls post a review!
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10-04-2013, 09:26 AM	#41
TC Kline Racing 45 Rep 345 Posts Drives: Many BMW's & Porsche's Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Columbus, OH & Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (0)	We were testing our 'prototype' Double Adjustable Coilover suspension with these camber plates at Oktoberfest last year at Mid Ohio. This year we were testing the 'production' Double Adjustable Coilovers with camber plates at Oktoberfest at Laguna Seca, and the whole kit feels fantastic!! Again, we have been testing for over a year now with these pieces and we are totally satisfied!! As stated by others, we only produce the best parts possible, and feel totally confident in their performance. Thank you.
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