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03-22-2013, 12:09 AM | #1 |
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Camber plate install?
Anyone have a local shop do this? I've gotten quotes from a few places and it sounds like 3hrs labor (when it should only take 2), and ~$200 for track and street alignments. Really? Over $500 for install and alignment? I might have to do this on my own although I've never messed with my struts/springs before. I'm planning on the Vorshlag plates on stock ZCP EDC.
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You can take it to Group2 or Cohesive Garage. I'm getting my car re-aligned and dialed in by Cantrell next week. Their price is higher but I've heard great things about them.
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03-22-2013, 08:49 PM | #5 | |
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Its a lot of work to install camber plates. You have to de-pressurize the springs and put them back. That takes time. It took me 4.5 hrs when I installed my V3s with Voshlag camber plates. Then take in account for the time it takes for an alignment. If you plan on upgrading your struts in the future, then I would wait, the Vorshlag plates are different depending on the strut. I know that the Vorshlag plates for the stock strut will not fit KWs.
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You can DIY. I was going to do my own springs. Pretty similar steps. Autozone has spring compressor for 55 bucks and you can return in 60 days for refund so basically renting it.
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04-04-2013, 12:43 AM | #8 |
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04-04-2013, 09:32 AM | #9 |
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Yeah alignment. Why aren't the good shops open on saturday?
Also, It's the strut top nut that has me worried if I tackle this myself. I don't have air tools but I need to buy a portable impact wrench anyway. Is an air impact necessary? Edit: F it. I set up with Group 2 and I'll take a taxi to work. April 17th! Last edited by Transfer; 04-04-2013 at 10:42 AM.. |
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Air impact is not necessary. A strut nut removal box end, or pass-through ratchet is all you need. How did the install go?
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not good, track day tomorrow, the camber plates arrived at 4pm today. If I open the suspension up I will have to diy the install + diy the alignment tonight. |
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