hooleyboy

I need a rear camber kit. Is KMac the only thing out there for the C55? Any help would be great.

Velociabstract

Well, no. I put these in but they weigh a ton and creek and groan and complain. I'm thinking about looking elsewhere. Nothing like spending money twice to fix it once.

Les

AMGSC

Here is a link to better ones. I have them on my car and they don't squeak.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

splinter

Saw GLK4matic’s suspension links firsthand at Famoso.
They’re stout, with heim joints sufficient for a Pro Stock machine.

Lensolo and speedybenz have previously supplied them, but their lengthy delivery schedule precludes a recommendation.

GLK4matic fabricated and installed a set on jangy’s W211 with favorable results. Was pitching rarfinancial and juicee63 when I took the liberty of asking if he had made anything for our Cs. Indeed he does. Struck me as knowing the trade, intelligent and customer focused. Although not a sponsor here, he has earned a satisfied following at myMB.

link

edit: MB Arts = GLK4matic

GLK4MATIC

Thank you for the good word Splinter, I appreciate it

hooleyboy

here is the Camber issue I'm having here. The only way to show you guys was to do a burn out lol.

cannonball55

I've got a set of GLKmatic's I plan on installing this week. The quality appears to be superb, I cant wait to get them installed! I'll be doing a DIY for them as well though installation appears to be very straight forward.

speedybenz

www.speedybenz.com

GLK4MATIC

Wow That is a lot of negative camber. Definently not a good thing for a drag/performance vehicle that depends on as much rubber making contact with the pavement as possible.

hooleyboy

Thats what happens with H&R lowing springs

hooleyboy

After some phone consulting,, I was told I want a 1.25 thread pitch?

jturkel

is that behind dynocomp?

TruTaing

Splinter gots ya covered w/ all of the options. Although, I am starting to think my adjustable camber arms are the cause for much noise from my rear suspension

GLK4MATIC

What brand did you get?

MRAMG1

Just be for warned about Kmac. Or what I mean is here is some information on their products:

They make three levels of kits, street, street/strip, and a race. My ex crew chief bought all 3 for his M5 for road racing.

His opinion, not mine as I never saw any of them.

1. Street kit, pure garbage, threw them out
2. Street/strip, extremely difficult to install, very limited adjust ability
3. Spherical end joints, truly a track only piece but the best out of the three.

He installed the street/strip, and was disappointed with them. Quote "Not worth the hassle"

Just FYI

TruTaing

I purchased my camber arms from K1Motorsports. I believe its lenselo's arms? I am not certain.

hooleyboy

I just scored a set of Mb Arts camber arms. very excited to get these bad boys. They will be on the track Saturday. I could not hook at Famoso, so i will know right away if they solve my problem. i'm betting they do.

GLK4MATIC

K1Motorsports designed and sold them for a short time. Once K1 stopped producing them Len copied the design and called it his own.

Zeppelin

I guess I am the only cheapo who put the stockers in a press and straightened them until I got the amount of camber i desired.

hooleyboy

If time is money. Thats sounds like a lot of time. As long as it works and its safe

TruTaing

Cool, I didnt know that.

Hooley, Adjustable arms seem to offer the easiest and greatest adjustment... IMO, its the way to go...

edit: oh and the kmac bushings were not known to be completely quiet either...

spr

Kmac only makes the eccentric bushings for the f/r and as such their is only 1 "stage". The arms for the rear are the way to go. I wouldn't bend the stock units as you are inviting fatigue points.

I am surprised that you don't have coilovers. Irrespective of ride height, the adjustable shocks with stiff rear and soft fronts would likely help your launches. With the ride height you put the camber wherever you want. What size tires and rims are you running now? Be forwarned that 265's are problmatic. My stinking z starts rub on dips even though I have the rear fenders professionally flared and with the shocks set at 14 when I drive in the canyons. I am also going 100+ though...

I just thought about it and I think I have spent as much or more on my handling and braking as your have on just your engine! It's all about what you like I guess.

Velociabstract

Be sure to post up your impressions. My solution was economical but heavy and noisy. I'm getting under the car this weekend to look for a solution to the creaking. As far as adjustment, I'm currently running -2.2 camber in the rear but will be going closer to stock soon. It was an experiment for the road course and it turned out to be too much. (unpredictably loose)

Les

GLK4MATIC

Good luck at the track tomorrow. I hope they help in lowering your ET's

hooleyboy

Camber arms are installed!It was no small task with my setup. HR lowing springs 18x9.5 rims with 265s. I had to beat my fender wells into oblivion to get the camber i wanted, without rubbing. Don't get we wrong It came out awesome. I found out I toes in like a ****. Got that taken care of. As we sit right now, My car is driving so much better around town. Its something only an owner would notice if you know what I mean. These Camber arms are well worth the money. Big thanks to MBArts. They helped fix a problem I feel has been slowing me down. I will have some track results tomorrow for all you guys.

IF it means anything to other W203 drivers. MBArts Camber Arms have my approval.