Conv_GSDriver

I purchased this kit several months ago. I wanted to do some camber correction on the front to allow for more positive camber adjustment than what the factory bolts would allow. Since it has been a few months, I can already tell my tire wear is much more even. Usually after this many months, my inner tire wear would be noticeable by the naked eye, but also by the increased road noise in the cabin from the uneven wear.


We can talk about all we want about toe in/out but I get my alignments done and toe was always taken care of, so the negative camber would factor in on my inner tire wear and therefore premature replacement of those tires. My C is a daily driver and my commute is long, 50+ miles one way and it's 90% highway. Replacing front tires after 7-8 months of use was getting annoying.


With the KMAC kit, I was able to get just about a full degree of positive camber on both sides and the tires show much more even wear at this point. I can post pictures of the before/after specs if you like, but if your situation is any similar to mine, you may want to make the investment.


For the track focused folks, they also offer other applications for you.

Adi-Benz

Good review, will definitely help out people having these issues both now and in the future.

Conv_GSDriver

I did not talk about the quality of the item. Don't get me wrong, the OEM items that were removed are of good quality, robust, heavy materials. The bushings were worn out to a point, not horribly, had plenty of life left but the KMACs seemed of much better material that would last longer.


The quality of the KMAC kit was very good as I'm comparing to the OEM items removed. So far, been pretty happy with it as it gave me the results I was looking for. I'm just surprised at the lack of options for front camber kits that will provide more + camber. Good job guys down under.

Conv_GSDriver

Hopefully it does, thanks.

computertom

What's the rest of your suspension setup?

im running the KMAC front CC plates and KWV3's. Love the drive, but have been chasing squeaks and rattles a bit more than I'd like...

-Tom

Conv_GSDriver

The rest is OEM, just wanted to get that extra + camber. I have some rattles and vibration here and there at high speeds. One of my wheels is slightly bent, so contributing to the vibration at high speeds and probably some of that rattling to go with it. Just had my B service done and asked them to look at all the mounts. All seem to be good.

Mort

I have KWV3 as well and I had noises coning from the right side sway bar end link. It was binding as the wheel turned through a corner. I found it by disconnecting the end link and then turning the steering wheel. The noise went away.

Now I have AP adjustable end links and they squeak to beat the ban. Going to try a reduce the noise this winter but feel it might be a losing battle. At least I can now properly tune the sway bar.

bentz69

where did you buy from?

Conv_GSDriver

Bought it directly from their website. Shipping was $30 via DHL. I had it in my doorstep 5 days later. Great shipping time coming from Australia. The shipping IMO is justified due to the weight of the kit.

JQuala

I have kw-v3 with iMacs too I get a squeak from the driver side over bumps or road inconsistencies . I don’t know if I should attribute it to the iMacs or the swift springs since I did em at the same tine

Mort

I would eliminate the sway bar end links from the equation first as it is relatively easy to undo the links and go for a drive and see if the noise is gone.

You mean K-Macs? If you think they are squeaking get some silicone grease, take them apart and lube them up as best you can on the outer surfaces under the caps. The bushings I installed on my 2010 didn't make any noise but it may be possible to get a squeak from there over bumps.

It is also possible to get some noise from the top plate but it is a little hard to get at them to find the source and eliminate it. Maybe replace them as a last resource.

Mag1c Carp3t

iMAc?

Conv_GSDriver

So I have to come back and share additional information. Last weekend I swapped to my winter setup. I inspected the fronts to find out they are wearing out evenly. At this point my tires would have much more inner wear. Installing this kit has been great return on investment as I'm getting exactly what I wanted, longer tire life and even wear as evidenced by the pictures. Very happy with the product and results. Thanks to the guys down under at KMAC making it and their great shipping despite the origin.

I also have to give a plug to the TPI stud conversion kit I got from Tirerack a few months before the camber kit. It is very well priced compared to other options, excellent quality and makes swapping wheels much easier.

Fatz

Just a note on K-Mac.... I installed a set on the rear of my CLK550 a couple years ago. I echo the comments of the OP regarding the quality of the product and the shipping. They sent me the wrong bushing on the initial shipment but quickly identified the order fill issue (likely had to do with the Southern and Aussie accents clashing... ) and shipped the correct ones as quickly as they did the first. So, Customer service is excellent IMO.... I get 4k-5K more miles from my rears and the better traction across the life of the rears as a result is great also.

K-Mac

Great to hear…. Constantly developing/upgrading front and rear adjuster kits and looking back over last 2 years – coming up with the 100 percent fail safe lock system was one.

Prior majority of lock systems world wide have always been dependant on friction – nut having reverse teeth. But design is reliant on nut always being fully tight!

This new lock system has really complimented the “single wrench adjustment” method. Adjustment prior to this K-MAC patented concept meant the time consuming need to remove arms/bushes, reposition at the new required offset, then replace back on vehicle.

Often said the simplest design is the best design. We find shops are so used to the old bush method – but once they get their head around the new K-Mac concept, agree yes, it is “simplicity of adjustment” (and on car – under load, direct on alignment rack).

We have now fully completed Mercedes range – kits Camber and Caster (not just Toe) to suit virtually every model front and rear 1968 to 2017 including AMG, Black Series along with wagons, SUV’s and light commercials.

Also just released adjuster kits to suit Tesla and current 2015 up Mustangs and Camaro – whole new era re features and adjustability.