Camber adjustment

Proper · 03-07-2019, 07:02 PM

Is the front and rear fully adjustable? I plan on running some aggressive offsets and want to dial in the fronts and rears to accommodate.

knightarmor · 03-08-2019, 01:16 PM

Camber is not adjustable on the front. It's a standard drop in strut. You'll likely require chamber plates if you really want to adjust it.

The rear should be adjustable but I haven't looked back there to closely.

Aren't you just on springs? They should be able to give you decent toe adjustment for even wear.

Proper · 03-08-2019, 06:42 PM

Doing KW coils so the springs will be for sale soon. And trying to fit 20x9 +35. I hear camber plates wearing over time. Any experience with them?

knightarmor · 03-08-2019, 11:36 PM

Yes the spherical mounts on most adjustable camber plates eventually wear. Since they're not typically designed for everyday street use, and especially if you expose them to more extreme weather (lots of rain- aka moisture, snow, dirt, salt or sand) they'll degrade faster. I would consider it a wear and tear item. Just like an upper strut mount.
I honestly don't think running a +35 requires any special camber adjustment unless of course you plan to dump your X1 but the KW's only allow for 2" max drop if I recall correctly. Even at -2 degrees of camber without adjustable camber plates my alignment shop has always been able to dial in some good toe for even tire wear.

knightarmor · 03-09-2019, 09:24 PM

And out of curiosity if you're planning to dump your oem 19s i might be interested.

Proper · 03-10-2019, 07:05 PM

I’m prob going to get custom offset wheels for most aggressive fitment and functionality. I think spending the extra to get the right wheels will save me tons of headaches. I’m keeping my 19’s, for winter use. Sorry.

hitaninjaup · 03-06-2021, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Proper

I’m prob going to get custom offset wheels for most aggressive fitment and functionality. I think spending the extra to get the right wheels will save me tons of headaches. I’m keeping my 19’s, for winter use. Sorry.

Hey Proper. How much camber did you need for the rears to fit 275/30/20? Also, did you need to buy parts or stock parts are adjustable?

03-07-2019, 07:02 PM	#1
Proper Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 266 Posts Drives: X1 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Camber adjustment Is the front and rear fully adjustable? I plan on running some aggressive offsets and want to dial in the fronts and rears to accommodate.
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03-08-2019, 01:16 PM	#2
knightarmor Lieutenant Colonel 853 Rep 1,550 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Washington iTrader: (2)	Camber is not adjustable on the front. It's a standard drop in strut. You'll likely require chamber plates if you really want to adjust it. The rear should be adjustable but I haven't looked back there to closely. Aren't you just on springs? They should be able to give you decent toe adjustment for even wear.
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03-08-2019, 06:42 PM	#3
Proper Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 266 Posts Drives: X1 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Doing KW coils so the springs will be for sale soon. And trying to fit 20x9 +35. I hear camber plates wearing over time. Any experience with them?
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03-08-2019, 11:36 PM	#4
knightarmor Lieutenant Colonel 853 Rep 1,550 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Washington iTrader: (2)	Yes the spherical mounts on most adjustable camber plates eventually wear. Since they're not typically designed for everyday street use, and especially if you expose them to more extreme weather (lots of rain- aka moisture, snow, dirt, salt or sand) they'll degrade faster. I would consider it a wear and tear item. Just like an upper strut mount. I honestly don't think running a +35 requires any special camber adjustment unless of course you plan to dump your X1 but the KW's only allow for 2" max drop if I recall correctly. Even at -2 degrees of camber without adjustable camber plates my alignment shop has always been able to dial in some good toe for even tire wear.
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03-09-2019, 09:24 PM	#5
knightarmor Lieutenant Colonel 853 Rep 1,550 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Washington iTrader: (2)	And out of curiosity if you're planning to dump your oem 19s i might be interested.
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03-10-2019, 07:05 PM	#6
Proper Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 266 Posts Drives: X1 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I’m prob going to get custom offset wheels for most aggressive fitment and functionality. I think spending the extra to get the right wheels will save me tons of headaches. I’m keeping my 19’s, for winter use. Sorry.
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