I recieved my AKG stuff yesterday. Robert, get your tools ready and see if you can round up some other Atl guys for an install party in about 2 weeks. Just waiting on springs, sways and camber plates now.
Offset Bushings
DMoses
#22
I recieved my AKG stuff yesterday. Robert, get your tools ready and see if you can round up some other Atl guys for an install party in about 2 weeks. Just waiting on springs, sways and camber plates now.
Patton
#23
Damion, oops, I’ll supply the clubhouse and the utensels. You’ll have to bring the cake, party favors and invite the guest for this get together. Try the FREE BEER idea as the time draws closer to reality. Regards, Robert
Carter
#24
Igor wrote:
[quote]thresholdBen wrote:
[quote]All of my akg bushings including the rear eccentrics showed up last week, I took pictures of them all and will post them tonight.
Are there any particular views of the bushings people would like to see?[/quote]
Ben,
did you get these bushings? If so are they adjustable?
I also looked for KMAC adj bushings but can’t find them - will keep looking.
However I would also like a ruling on the "weld on kit" because I would like to know if I should keep it in consideration or not. :whistle:
Igor[/quote]
Right now, the rules will not change. And it looks like there are some options that are consistent with the Rules.
My rears are set at about -1 degree and zero toe. Tire wear is good and the car is balanced.
Carter
Elephant4
#26
Bringing back this thread. This is going to sound like a stupid question but what is an Acentric bushing? Does it give you more rear camber over a regular bushing. The reason I asked is my car doesn’t look like it has much rear camber, I still have the spring pads in so it might gain a little more by taking those out. I’ll get it measured so I know what I’m at, but I’m definitely interested in gaining a little more rear camber. The car slightly oversteers at the moment, the balance could be a little better and I think it is because of the lack of rear camber I have. On a side note the car was a blast to drive.
nasaregistrar
#27
Elephant4 wrote:
It is actually eccentric…yes you can get a little more camber. There are factory "crash" bushings that are available too…
ilateapex
#28
So that is why you canceled Mid-Ohio. You got nervious about your setup. You could have come and let me beat you and then I would have told you about the bushings.
Still room if you want to show up.
Michael O.
Elephant4
#29
ilateapex wrote:
[quote]So that is why you canceled Mid-Ohio. You got nervious about your setup. You could have come and let me beat you and then I would have told you about the bushings.
Still room if you want to show up.
Michael O.[/quote]
:laugh: actually it is not even on my list to get done. I’m just curious about the rear as it seemed a bit nervous but fun to drive. I would have definitely raced the way it it now.
Igor
#30
Elephant4 wrote:
Good explanation can be found in this write-up
http://e30m3performance.com/tech_articles/susp-tech/ecc_bush/ecc_bush.htm
I have set from AKG (primarily because those were only ones I could find on the market when I was looking)
Igor
Patton
#32
Simon, yes there are factory offsets for the rear. But you only have one chance (well more if you like to disassemble things) to put them in correctly.
Get the AKGs and twist 'em around until you find the best compromise position.For the most part, inner does toe, outer does camber. I’ve focused more on the toe, and set cars to zero.
Good luck.
Regards, Robert Patton
jonnyallen
#33
Patton wrote:
[quote] I’ve focused more on the toe, and set cars to zero.
Good luck.
Regards, Robert Patton[/quote]
Ah hah! That’s why they’re so fast in a straight line…:whistle:
Jonny Allen
Patton
#34
Nope, Jon. It is the cam, larger AFM, cylinder head modifications, high compression ratio,special overbore, special race gasoline, extrude-honed intake, advanced timing, special chip with factory rpm cutout, reprofiled rocker arms and nitros injection that make for my straightaway talent. And, yes the car is for sale.Can’t wait to race its replacement with even greater straightaway talent.
Regards, Robert Patton