Wheel fitment - camber & caster modifications
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Wheel fitment - camber & caster modifications
Do point out there is no front or rear Camber (or Caster) to change tire contact angles to resolve premature edge tire wear – or capability to adjust for more tire to fender clearance !
CAMBER - Allows to actually change the tire contact angles to correctly resolve costly, premature edge tire wear. Then on Track days (in the pursuit of pole setting lap times) being able to significantly reduce understeer allowing to go deeper into the corners with improved traction and braking response.
CASTER – Allows to Correctly resolve steering pull, increases steering response. With better turn in and high speed directional control. Along with anti dive/lift under brake and acceleration.
Not having Camber and Caster is OK if maintained and driven at showroom height. But the reality of day to day commuting encountering high cambered roads or altered height through load carrying or lowering. Fitting wide profile tires. Curb knocks.... Camber and Caster - full adjustment capability is essential.
We saw the need therefore to re-instate from the early 90's precise/full adjustment capability - TO FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. (Front and rear - All models to 2017)
The K-MAC patented design front kits provide up to 4 times the adjustment range of the basic inaccurate "one position" bolts which only allow a minimal 1/8" (and are not available for C63/S, S63/S65 AMG models - for these models K-MAC front adjustment is up to 3 extra degrees) and it is PRECISE SINGLE WRENCH ADJUSTMENT - accurately on car (under load) direct on alignment rack.
No more ongoing trips to dealers or alignment shops trying to resolve the issue with Toe only directional adjustment - or constantly changing tire brands.
Extra feature is that the front kit replaces the 4 highest wearing bushings and is 2 axis/mono ball (self aligning) without the OEM oil and air voids. Result is noticeably improved brake and steering response.
Rear kit also provides precise single wrench Camber adjustment for the first time (and extra Toe adjustment to compensate for the new Camber facility).
NOTE : We do not manufacture rear Camber arms – as difficult to fit, access and adjust. Also to resolve premature inner edge tire wear need to reduce all important clearance top of tire to outer fender. Instead the K-MAC unique patented design precise single wrench adjustment system replaces the “lower arm inner bushes” moving base of tire inwards (or outwards to increase negative camber/track width. Comes with bush extraction tool allowing the Camber bushes to be installed on vehicle.
Another popular kit manufactured is uprated replacement bushings (12) for the '6' multi link rear arms. Providing significant improvement to rear end stability. Less twitch/flex, improved traction especially when applying power to lane change / overtake.
W205:
Front Camber and Caster kit
C400/C450/C43/S63 AMG 4Matic #503216K $480
C63/S, S63/S65 AMG #503316K $480
Rear Camber (and extra Toe) #502226K $480
Rear multilink arms performance bush kit #502628K $480
Delivery one kit $30. Each additional kit $20. PayPal, Visa or MasterCard (Dealer inquires welcome).
CAMBER - Allows to actually change the tire contact angles to correctly resolve costly, premature edge tire wear. Then on Track days (in the pursuit of pole setting lap times) being able to significantly reduce understeer allowing to go deeper into the corners with improved traction and braking response.
CASTER – Allows to Correctly resolve steering pull, increases steering response. With better turn in and high speed directional control. Along with anti dive/lift under brake and acceleration.
Not having Camber and Caster is OK if maintained and driven at showroom height. But the reality of day to day commuting encountering high cambered roads or altered height through load carrying or lowering. Fitting wide profile tires. Curb knocks.... Camber and Caster - full adjustment capability is essential.
We saw the need therefore to re-instate from the early 90's precise/full adjustment capability - TO FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. (Front and rear - All models to 2017)
The K-MAC patented design front kits provide up to 4 times the adjustment range of the basic inaccurate "one position" bolts which only allow a minimal 1/8" (and are not available for C63/S, S63/S65 AMG models - for these models K-MAC front adjustment is up to 3 extra degrees) and it is PRECISE SINGLE WRENCH ADJUSTMENT - accurately on car (under load) direct on alignment rack.
No more ongoing trips to dealers or alignment shops trying to resolve the issue with Toe only directional adjustment - or constantly changing tire brands.
Extra feature is that the front kit replaces the 4 highest wearing bushings and is 2 axis/mono ball (self aligning) without the OEM oil and air voids. Result is noticeably improved brake and steering response.
Rear kit also provides precise single wrench Camber adjustment for the first time (and extra Toe adjustment to compensate for the new Camber facility).
NOTE : We do not manufacture rear Camber arms – as difficult to fit, access and adjust. Also to resolve premature inner edge tire wear need to reduce all important clearance top of tire to outer fender. Instead the K-MAC unique patented design precise single wrench adjustment system replaces the “lower arm inner bushes” moving base of tire inwards (or outwards to increase negative camber/track width. Comes with bush extraction tool allowing the Camber bushes to be installed on vehicle.
Another popular kit manufactured is uprated replacement bushings (12) for the '6' multi link rear arms. Providing significant improvement to rear end stability. Less twitch/flex, improved traction especially when applying power to lane change / overtake.
W205:
Front Camber and Caster kit
C400/C450/C43/S63 AMG 4Matic #503216K $480
C63/S, S63/S65 AMG #503316K $480
Rear Camber (and extra Toe) #502226K $480
Rear multilink arms performance bush kit #502628K $480
Delivery one kit $30. Each additional kit $20. PayPal, Visa or MasterCard (Dealer inquires welcome).