46 replies to this topic

[Bungle]

wouldn't it be worth finding out what you have now as you might be wasting your money

you might if your mini is lowered have slightly negative camber now and be the same each side

[minilee94]

The bottom arms are off already due to the bushes on one side was a wreck so I removed arms to replace bushes an some told me to fit 1.5 neg arms so that's why I'm asking what to do

[Bungle]

that will be a chap down the pub

[minilee94]

Nar is my mate who has a 1380 7port an is a mechanic so I though I'd take his word

So the situation I'm in you think I should buy some adjustables

[MRA]

Why does anyone mess about with camber, just for looks? It is every bit as daft and dangerous as the slammers, whose cars, fortunately for those of us who want to be safe on the road, will not be able to leave their own streets without getting stuck on the first bump. Suspension geometry and ride height were all worked out long ago by Issigonis, who was cleverer than most of us, and degrading it is just plain pointless. There are plenty of safe, harmless and even rather attractive things to do to a Mini, which do not impair its function. Mucking about with critical functionality for the sake of appearance is very 1970s, as it belongs with the idiotic hot-rodders and jacked up rear end (simulated dragster, often only a Dagenham Dustbin) brigade, most of whom have been forced off the road by the law.

Thats a bit touchy......

Negative camber forl ooks is I agree not such a good idea, however, lots of things have changed since the late 50's, and negative camber has been improving handling and road holding for most of those years, if done correctly. The law has nothing to do with it as long as it passes an MOT thats all that is needed, I think you'll find that there are some Police Officers on here who have also fitted negative camber suspension front and rear and other mods, to brakes etc.....

You are entitled to your opinion.

Although without these "apparently" pointles modifications the Mini would have died off in about 1963.... the modders and hot rodders have helped to keep the Classic Mini alive and do so still to this day

Edited by mra-minis.co.uk, 21 February 2013 - 10:15 AM.

[madaboutcherry]

i,ve just had a look at the amount of camber on my daily driver, a focus, and it,s huge, it must at least 4 degrees.

[tiger99]

That seems a lot for a Focus. Most production cars have only modest amounts of camber, and it was hardly noticeable on my old Focus. You only need a small amount for best handling and acceptable tyre wear. A slight hint of negative, half a degree or so, on a Mini is fine, you don't need an amount that is immediately obvious at a glance.

[Bungle]

[icklemini]

i,ve just had a look at the amount of camber on my daily driver, a focus, and it,s huge, it must at least 4 degrees.

Something not right there then:
Factory data for a 1.8 focus, 2002:
Front camber: 0.32degs Neg +/-1.17degs

[HUBBA.HUBBA]

I've always liked the way 1.5 fixed neg chamber digs the front in even more on sharp cornering, ( helps you get the tail out) but i have got 10 inch wheels. I thought the front was 0 degrees as standard?

[29guitarman]

Just a question, i have 165/70 10 Yokos, and have never thought about cambering my wheels, any advice? worth it? will tyres wear down, they have already worn quite a bit since december! makes me sick! haha

[HUBBA.HUBBA]

Just a question, i have 165/70 10 Yokos, and have never thought about cambering my wheels, any advice? worth it? will tyres wear down, they have already worn quite a bit since december! makes me sick! haha

Are thy more worn on the out side?

[29guitarman]

Just a question, i have 165/70 10 Yokos, and have never thought about cambering my wheels, any advice? worth it? will tyres wear down, they have already worn quite a bit since december! makes me sick! haha

Are thy more worn on the out side?

well they seem pretty even, just a considerable amount more than the rear, i know the rear wont wear down as much due to the front having most the grip, maybe its just the way i drive it sometimes, done some small mods and feeling the difference, having a little too much fun maybe haha
but what are the benafits of cambering?

[jmini22]

i had 13x 7 and 1.5 bottom arms and it looked amazing for the 6 months my tyres lasted and yoko a359 at £60 a pop wasnt cheap so put it back to standard

would get some ajustables and i wouldnt put more than 0.5 degrees on most quick fits can set them up but weather you should use quick fit is another story ....

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Edited by jmini22, 04 March 2013 - 01:39 PM.

[jmini22]

gives you an idea :)