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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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Unhappy Caster / Camber Plates

So since 2003 I ownded and still own a Triple Black 97 GT CVT, i did almost everything to it but the power adder and internal components to the motor ( which are coming soon ) however i never bought the caster/camber plates and for the last 10 years i been going trough set of tires where they get used up only on the inside... ( throwing money away )

Running 255/40/17 front and 275/40/17 rear.

Problem is i wasted 4 sets of tires if not more in the last 5 years... where the pre-maturley would be used in the inner area.

I think becuase my car is slanted / \ < lol

However my question is what is a cheap and good option to go with? I love MAXIMUM MOTOR SPORTS but they are pricey..

Any help would be appreciated...
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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First off what is CVT?

That's bugging me to no end now lol
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 10:37 PM
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Search ebay and other forums. You can usually find a nice set of C/C plates used for cheap. I think I paid about $75 for my Steeda ones used.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 07:50 AM
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what about using camber bolts for the low low price of 30 bucks or less??
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...869&cc=1134256
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
what about using camber bolts for the low low price of 30 bucks or less??
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...869&cc=1134256
Depending on how much it is lowered, those might not get it into spec.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 10:06 AM
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I would check for a used set. I have maximum motorsports on my 98 cobra. They might sound pricey, but I bet those 2 front tires have cost you more
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 95_5.0
First off what is CVT?

That's bugging me to no end now lol
Convertible = CVT Coupe = CP
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by conv_stang
I would check for a used set. I have maximum motorsports on my 98 cobra. They might sound pricey, but I bet those 2 front tires have cost you more
For sure buddy, 1K wasted in total could of been only 1 set vs 4 so far...
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by GBStang13

Convertible = CVT Coupe = CP
Thank you I thought for a second it was like the navy seals of SVT
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 08:10 AM
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how much of a drop are you running Stang 13?
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
how much of a drop are you running Stang 13?
I'd say close to 1.5" to 2 " if he's getting tire wear that bad.
I had to have some serious adjustment for mine
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
how much of a drop are you running Stang 13?
Per FRPP it should be 1" all 4 corners.

However i think it might be lower. However the 255s do seem to war out a little more than normal...

Anyhow thanks for helping out guys. Yeah i need a good set not trying to find them for cheap.
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by GBStang13

Per FRPP it should be 1" all 4 corners.

However i think it might be lower. However the 255s do seem to war out a little more than normal...

Anyhow thanks for helping out guys. Yeah i need a good set not trying to find them for cheap.
Are all the other components straight? A 1" drop shouldn't throw it off that much to where it's eating its tires
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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Are all the other components straight? A 1" drop shouldn't throw it off that much to where it's eating its tires
Yes sir... I can take a pic... I mean this afcourse after spirited driving and track ( course ) not the strip
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by GBStang13

Yes sir... I can take a pic... I mean this afcourse after spirited driving and track ( course ) not the strip
Oh I believe you...but these cars do plow the road
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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make sure you tell the alignment shop you have them and exactly what you want your camber set at. Before you drive away from the shop look at how your tires are leaning or not of course you can stand them up yourself ....I did on mine
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 03:45 PM
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by GBStang13
Does it sit crooked? Or is it just the camera?
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by conv_stang
Does it sit crooked? Or is it just the camera?
Camera.. LOL ups sorry phone cam

It sits straight. It does not pull steering wheel is perfectly aligned. I did alignment they clearly stated that factory casters dont go any further.
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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I figured it was the camera lol but had to ask.
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