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Adjustable camber plates?

 

Jim....
When the new springs were installed, the struts were pulled from the wheel hub assembly. Maybe when they were put back in, perhaps one of the struts didn't fully seat, and its sitting higher. One side having more camber one side having less. Just a thought with long distance diagnosis.

 

Jim,
I would check your strut towers for "mushrooming".

Mark

 

Glad you are fixed Jim. I am 6 days away from my springs being put on (can't wait!).
Wasn't planning on doing camber plates either, so hopefully the shop knows what they are doing. I have confidence in them, so I'm not worried

So get back on that modding wagon Jim!!!!! :devil:

 

Ah Jim, you're my #1 "like"er :cornut:

 

You do realize that with just two holes on the end of the swaybar you actually have 3 firmness settings....:cornut:

Holes 1&1
Holes 1&2
Holes 2&2

 

This is most likely your answer Jim.

 

+1

there's plenty of room in there for the springs. agree, sounds like a strut issue.

 

There is no camber adjustment on a MINI Jim. That is why adjustable camber plates have been suggested. Check all of the easy & cheap things first.

 

jbewley, have a different shop take a look. I have the tsw springs on my 2011 MCS hardtop and have no problem. The guys who installed my springs took real pride that they had me set up to really scoot and handle. The car is great fun and the ride better than stock by far. Some here will tell me I must have camber plates and such. Perhaps they are correct, only time will tell. I am very happy at this point for what it is worth. Oh yes, this is a street car....

Kent

 

There is some "slop" in the top mounting. If you read K-Huevo mod http://www.motoringalliance.com/library/2nd-generation-mini-cooper-how-to-4/oe-front-camber-adjustmentnylon-stud-removal-69/

You see what can happen and then maybe correct by pushing in the side without camber.

 

Do note, that all minis come from the factory with unequal camber in the front. It has nothing to do with aftermarket springs. It's that way right out of the box. Don't sweat it.

 

A degree disparity in front camber is significant and more than tolerances allowed from the factory. The nubs RonsMinnie mentioned will only provide ~.4 degree per side change; it could be set in the ball park, but the post spring install amount is not right. Average measurement with the guide support pushed inward is -.8 degree.

It could be the alignment tool is the problem. Stock front camber is -.5 degree, you will be able to see the difference you stated from the outside.

Put the front on stands, remove the front wheels, look for differences between the two sides, if you don't see anything obvious, take a photo of the -.15 side strut at a profile, and under the top perch, plus a photo of the car from the front with wheels while on the ground. Then share the photos with the rest of us.

 

I agree a little is OK, but Jim's MINI has a huge disparity. This is a strange mystery that I want to see the solution to. opcorn: