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Old May 8, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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What is the factory amount of negative camber?

I was just hoping someone could tell me what the factory amount of negative camber the BOSS has dialed in from the factory. It might tell me in the owners manual but I am stuck at work right now and would really like to know. Thanks!
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Old May 9, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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I believe someone had their's tested when they first got it and said it was -0.9 degrees of camber at the front wheels in stock form.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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That was me....-.95 to be exact. I have -1.7 now and it's a big improvement on the track.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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That was me....-.95 to be exact. I have -1.7 now and it's a big improvement on the track.
Camber plates or bolts?
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Old May 10, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 06GT
Camber plates or bolts?
Eccentric bolts in the lower strut.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by cloud9
That was me....-.95 to be exact. I have -1.7 now and it's a big improvement on the track.
I bet, Ford's usual process for setting up additional camber on the
Mustang just seems to be letting the ride height determine the additional camber (I noticed this in the factory manual, cars that sat lower had a bit more negative camber)

Anyways, cloud, where did you get your DBA rotors? I plan on going with the same combo (5000/4000) when I get the new pads and fluid change.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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Anyways, cloud, where did you get your DBA rotors?
http://www.revanracing.com/
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Old May 10, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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I appreciate it cloud.
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Old May 11, 2011 | 06:36 AM
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Gary, help me out here. I went to your revanracing link and could not find any listing for DBA 5000 or DBA 4000 rotors. Any help? Are you running the same Hawk DTC 60/70 pads you list for your GT500 on your Boss setup as well? (Or perhaps you are using PFC-01 pads which are not listed in you Boss modifications but mentioned in another thread?) What would you think of these Hawk pads (or whichever ones you are using) mated with the OE rotors? Is there an incompatibility issue?

Originally Posted by cloud9
Eccentric bolts in the lower strut.


And finely where did you purchase the lower strut eccentric bolts to obtain the negative camber?

Thanks!

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Old May 11, 2011 | 06:53 AM
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napa auto parts should carry the bolts or I see them on fleebay from time to time
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Old May 11, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
napa auto parts should carry the bolts or I see them on fleebay from time to time
What do I exactly look for? Size & length. Thanks
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Old May 11, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by P0 Corsa
Gary, help me out here. I went to your revanracing link and could not find any listing for DBA 5000 or DBA 4000 rotors. Any help? Are you running the same Hawk DTC 60/70 pads you list for your GT500 on your Boss setup as well?
Thanks!
Yep our brakes are the same as my 07 GT500. Same rotors and pads will work with both cars.
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Old May 12, 2011 | 05:46 AM
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What are others opinions on running the Hawk DTC 60/70 brake pads on the OE rotors? Will the pads "wear" the rotors more quickly due to more metallic (or ceramic?) material content? What is the track experience with the OE Ford pads and/or how do they compare with the Hawks or other aftermarket pads for occasional track use?
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Old May 12, 2011 | 06:34 AM
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What do I exactly look for? Size & length. Thanks
tell them what car you have and that you want camber/ eccentric bolts.
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Old May 12, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
tell them what car you have and that you want camber/ eccentric bolts.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...justment-Bolts

i found these.
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Old May 12, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by P0 Corsa
What are others opinions on running the Hawk DTC 60/70 brake pads on the OE rotors? Will the pads "wear" the rotors more quickly due to more metallic (or ceramic?) material content? What is the track experience with the OE Ford pads and/or how do they compare with the Hawks or other aftermarket pads for occasional track use?
You can run them on the OE rotors, but you end up mixing pad compounds. You would need to bed them and "clean" them each time you switched for maximum braking effectiveness. http://www.essexparts.com/learning-c...rs/post/Bed-in

Yes they will wear the OE and any other more quickly. The DTC pads (especially the 70s up front) are VERY aggressive.

The OE Ford pads are fine for occasional track use, but it depends on how fast you want to go. I can tell you from first hand experience running both setups back to back that the braking with the stock setup is much "softer" and requires greater distance. There was a 4 second per lap difference between stock and my setup between the brakes and wheels and tires. If I had to "guess" I'd attribute it to be 50% wheels/tires and 50% brakes, but if anything it was more the difference in braking. It was definitely noticable. I tend to drive "flat out" so if you don't drive as aggressively it won't make much difference. This short vid is a must see if you haven't seen it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iUKaPlBl8

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Old May 12, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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Thanks Gary! I talked to Van this morning about the pads/rotors and told him you sent us his way. He was appreciative.
He did say as you indicate above the DTC 70's on the front are aggressive. Perhaps (as I misunderstood your posting trailer) you might change the listing to Hawk DTC 70/60. I interpert that as 70's in the front and 60's in the rear. You currently have it listed as 60/70. Just a suggestion....
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Old May 12, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by P0 Corsa
He did say as you indicate above the DTC 70's on the front are aggressive. Perhaps (as I misunderstood your posting trailer) you might change the listing to Hawk DTC 70/60. I interpert that as 70's in the front and 60's in the rear. You currently have it listed as 60/70. Just a suggestion....
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Old May 12, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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Great!
Now I understand the F/R nomenclature....
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Old May 12, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by cloud9
I tend to drive "flat out" so if you don't drive as aggressively it won't make much difference. This short vid is a must see if you haven't seen it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iUKaPlBl8
That's funny. Is that a typical GT 2 owner?
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