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Drove 7 hrs last night. Brought in the car this morning @ 7 am. 8 hrs later, they are still machining the arms. The car should be done in another 2 hrs including alignment. I also got a chance to look at the rear control arm with cambers shimming. My car came with camber shims #3 and #4 from the factory . Here the pictures of the arms and shims before and after.
Surprised no one replied to this! OP, mind sharing your experience with these so far? Have you noticed any alignment improvement? Does the car put power down better? And have you experienced any squeaking or issues?
Surprised no one replied to this! OP, mind sharing your experience with these so far? Have you noticed any alignment improvement? Does the car put power down better? And have you experienced any squeaking or issues?
No difference in handling in my car because i run less cambers then the factory. No squeaking or issue so far with 15k miles.
That’s good to hear. They do claim these help our cars squat better to put power down.
Could share your alignment sheet? And how much did Carbahn charge to parts and labor?
To be honest, I don’t have the alignment print out anymore and I don’t remember how much I paid for every.
As for their claims about the handling, I’m sure it will do exactly what they claimed if you buy everything from them like their coilover spring kit, control arms and the caster links from them. They actually designed the whole package for his personal car including the upgrade turbo kit. Alot of time when you mix and match stuffs from different brands, they don’t work well together. My Weistec coilover springs kit is actually from the C63s coupe. The rear only dropped .75” max.
Then, I'm a little confused. Mine: 2020 C63S coupe. The dealership said the rear is not adjustable. Period. No spacer solution was mentioned. What am I missing here?
Drove 7 hrs last night. Brought in the car this morning @ 7 am. 8 hrs later, they are still machining the arms. The car should be done in another 2 hrs including alignment. I also got a chance to look at the rear control arm with cambers shimming. My car came with camber shims #3 and #4 from the factory . Here the pictures of the arms and shims before and after.
how are these holding up so many years later? F&R or just F kit sold? Track my c63S and would like to see these as an option.
Hi - Do point out for all W205 C63/S models manufacture a front and rear “Total System”when it comes to providing for the first time FRONT Camber and Caster along with REAR Camber (and extra rear Toe to compensate).
See Spoiler
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FRONT SUSPENSION C63/S:
P/N 503316 Priced Right at $480Both sides (Sedan, Wagon & Coupe).
1). BIGGEST ADJUSTMENT RANGE - Up to 2 degrees extra (Positive or Negative) Camber. More then enough to resolve costly, premature, excess edge tire wear or traction issues.
WHILE COMPETITION / TRACK DAYS -Can easily dial in at trackside extra Neg. Camber (plus track width) to reduce understeer allowing to hit those corner apexes every time and go deeper into the corners with increased traction and braking response. In the pursuit of front row of the grid lap times!
2) FAST / ACCURATE ADJUSTMENT - The unique K-MAC patented design allows “single wrench” - ULTIMATE direct on alignment rack “UNDER LOAD”. Unlike other brands there is no trial and error / time consuming “on and off” the alignment rack - rechecking and need to reset series of bolts each time !
3) COMBINED WITH QUICKEST TO FIT - Camber can be fitted on car without need for special tools or lower arm removal.
4) CASTER BUSHES ARE MONO BALL / SELF ALIGNING -Replacing the soft rubber, air and oil filled OEM bushes. Still allowing therefore arms to travel through their required suspension arcs without binding yet significantly improving brake and steering response. K-MAC unique design also features “twice” the load bearing, impact area of spherical bearings.
NOTE: ALSO MNF. FRONT “CAMBER ONLY” KIT - P/N 503316-1 $345(Both Sides). Less cost then one performance tire.
Plus (for competition) P/N 503316-2J $380 (Both Sides) - Upper front arms extra Camber. Not welded fabricated but the security of retaining the OEM hi - strength lightweight forged alloy arms and replacing the inner soft rubber mounts with precisely adjustable performance bushings.
REAR SUSPENSION:
P/N 502326-1K $480(Both Sides) C63/S COUPE MODELS:
OEM COUPE - Have “inaccurate / one offset position” shim plates. Providing a miniscule 4mm Camber offset !
K-MAC design replaces this lower arm inner mount( on car without need for arm removal) with “serious adjustment” -4 times the range and IT IS SINGLE WRENCH “PRECISE” ADJUSTMENT - ULTIMATE DIRECT ON ALIGNMENT RACK “UNDER LOAD”.
Kit also includes “extra” Toe adjustment (doubling range) to compensate for the new rear Camber facility.
WHILE C63/S SEDAN, WAGON - P/N 502226K $480(Both Sides)
There is no OEM adjustment these models but we have designed to include also THE SAME FEATURES AS ABOVE C63/S COUPE MODEL.
Delivery Worldwide DHL Express air $40 one kit ($60 Front and Rear).
Kevin
AUDI to VOLVO - K-MAC Experience Of Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings Since 1964 !
Hi - Do point out for all W205 C63/S models manufacture a front and rear “Total System”when it comes to providing for the first time FRONT Camber and Caster along with REAR Camber (and extra rear Toe to compensate).
See Spoiler
Spoiler
FRONT SUSPENSION C63/S:
P/N 503316 Priced Right at $480Both sides (Sedan, Wagon & Coupe).
1). BIGGEST ADJUSTMENT RANGE - Up to 2 degrees extra (Positive or Negative) Camber. More then enough to resolve costly, premature, excess edge tire wear or traction issues.
WHILE COMPETITION / TRACK DAYS -Can easily dial in at trackside extra Neg. Camber (plus track width) to reduce understeer allowing to hit those corner apexes every time and go deeper into the corners with increased traction and braking response. In the pursuit of front row of the grid lap times!
2) FAST / ACCURATE ADJUSTMENT - The unique K-MAC patented design allows “single wrench” - ULTIMATE direct on alignment rack “UNDER LOAD”. Unlike other brands there is no trial and error / time consuming “on and off” the alignment rack - rechecking and need to reset series of bolts each time !
3) COMBINED WITH QUICKEST TO FIT - Camber can be fitted on car without need for special tools or lower arm removal.
4) CASTER BUSHES ARE MONO BALL / SELF ALIGNING -Replacing the soft rubber, air and oil filled OEM bushes. Still allowing therefore arms to travel through their required suspension arcs without binding yet significantly improving brake and steering response. K-MAC unique design also features “twice” the load bearing, impact area of spherical bearings.
NOTE: ALSO MNF. FRONT “CAMBER ONLY” KIT - P/N 503316-1 $345(Both Sides). Less cost then one performance tire.
Plus (for competition) P/N 503316-2J $380 (Both Sides) - Upper front arms extra Camber. Not welded fabricated but the security of retaining the OEM hi - strength lightweight forged alloy arms and replacing the inner soft rubber mounts with precisely adjustable performance bushings.
REAR SUSPENSION:
P/N 502326-1K $480(Both Sides) C63/S COUPE MODELS:
OEM COUPE - Have “inaccurate / one offset position” shim plates. Providing a miniscule 4mm Camber offset !
K-MAC design replaces this lower arm inner mount( on car without need for arm removal) with “serious adjustment” -4 times the range and IT IS SINGLE WRENCH “PRECISE” ADJUSTMENT - ULTIMATE DIRECT ON ALIGNMENT RACK “UNDER LOAD”.
Kit also includes “extra” Toe adjustment (doubling range) to compensate for the new rear Camber facility.
WHILE C63/S SEDAN, WAGON - P/N 502226K $480(Both Sides)
There is no OEM adjustment these models but we have designed to include also THE SAME FEATURES AS ABOVE C63/S COUPE MODEL.
Delivery Worldwide DHL Express air $40 one kit ($60 Front and Rear).
Kevin
AUDI to VOLVO - K-MAC Experience Of Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings Since 1964 !
not gonna lie guys, the copy and paste over and over again instills very little confidence in your system. I’ve read many posts with your copy pasted every time.
Yes feed back sales show there are so many owners out there simply not aware a high performance auto yet only basic front and rear Toe/ directional adjustment OEM !
Yes feed back sales show there are so many owners out there simply not aware a high performance auto yet only basic front and rear Toe/ directional adjustment OEM !
Kevin
no I’m well aware, the race ship who did the alignment clearly showed me. Hence why I’m looking into adjustable camber and caster. So far I’m liking how carbahn is doing it. I don’t like camber bushings. I’m looking for legit adjustable control arms.
cit and pate responses, aren’t what a consumer is looking for. Comes off like a YouTube ad.
You're well aware - yet can now also see the need to point out “both companys” are doing it the same - when it comes to front suspension !
The security of using the existing OEM hi-strength forged alloy front lower arms - and “replacing the inner bushings”.
We then setting out / detailing a (in depth) comparison re all the points starting at actual price”, then a 1 to 4 checklist re critical key features - Adjustment range, Quickness of adjustment, Ease of fitment, Performance / Strength.
So yes as previous - there is a need for “in depth info” as many owners believe mistakenly surely such a performance auto the often quoted / re assuring “Full 4 Wheel Alignment” - must be more then just basic Toe adjustment !
This is no longer available, wonder what happened, I sent them a message but got no reply, I was also trying to get a new set of Kmac bushings but no reply neither.
This is no longer available, wonder what happened, I sent them a message but got no reply, I was also trying to get a new set of Kmac bushings but no reply neither.
odd, you’d think with how much Kmac plugged their product here. They’d be selling well enough.
This is no longer available, wonder what happened, I sent them a message but got no reply, I was also trying to get a new set of Kmac bushings but no reply neither.
Hi
Do reply all emails same day. Correct email address “sales@k-mac.com”.
Re no longer available - K-MAC CERTAINLY ARE !
Both Front Camber & Caster. Rear Camber (& Extra Toe).
ALL THE WINNING FEATURES:
“PRICED RIGHT” (dismissing the myth - dearer must be better).
Ease of Both “Fitment & Adjustability”.
Along with “Amount of Adjustment”
COMPETITION PROVEN Re “Strength and Reliability”.
WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT - Experience of manufacturing Performance Bushings and Adjuster Kits Since 1964!
AUDI to VOLVO - K-MAC Experience Of Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings (and Costs) Since 1964 !
Hi Kevin, this is Owen — I’m the one who emailed/called you about the W205 C63S camber/caster kit. My mechanic found the passenger-side bushing is completely worn, so could you please also include the caster bushings in the replacement? Also, can I pay by PayPal or website credit card instead of phone? See my email for details, thanks alot!
AUDI to VOLVO - K-MAC Experience Of Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings (and Costs) Since 1964 !
I do want to point out that I sent you 3 follow-up emails after our phone call on August 28th but no reply at all, and I sent you a PM today still no reply
I do want to point out that I sent you 3 follow-up emails after our phone call on August 28th but no reply at all, and I sent you a PM today still no reply
Your above message today (Sunday Sydney time) was received at 5:07AM. Hence no reply till now !!
Phone call last Thursday 28th you advised had front Camber and Caster kit fitted over 6 years ago and required a replacement outer clamp washer.
See I did email reply (Thursday 28th) advising if a damaged clamp washer best to replace that unit as could have allowed movement of main center mount.
You replied back to my email on Friday the 29th thanking for quick support and that you would like to refresh / update entire kit both sides plus Caster adjust bushes and could I arrange PayPal payment.
My predicament was accounts dept. work a 4 day week - not in on Friday. Myself in production - R&D and the technical side.
Yes I apologise - should have contacted you yesterday Friday and advised. Myself thinking will organise to have PayPal invoice sent off 1st thing tomorrow (Sunday 31st your time - Monday Sydney time).
Just seeing K-Mac hi jacking this post makes me not want to buy any products from them. I’ve had the Carbarn Arms for 4 years and 80,000 miles and still perform like new.
Just seeing K-Mac hi jacking this post makes me not want to buy any products from them. I’ve had the Carbarn Arms for 4 years and 80,000 miles and still perform like new.
Bad form K Mac
they could have the best product for the platform, but Jesus Christ whoever is doing their account on here is worse than that door doors salesman.
Beyond pushy and they interject in areas where they’re not even asked for or if they are they come in with a full battle fleet ready to go off
FWIW, I’ve been running K-Mac bushings for about two years now with zero issues, and they completely solved the tire wear problems on my lowered car. Solid product that does what it promises.
@K-Mac – One piece of feedback that might help: Your forum responses sometimes come across as harder and harsher to follow than they need to be. A lot of us don’t need the detailed marketing in every post, nor a play-by-play of past emails. Something simple like, 'We’re based in Sydney, so there may be a perceived delay in replies due to day and time differences, in the meantime, here’s the solution and a link to our site" would probably get the message across more clearly. You’ve got a strong product that works, and a cleaner communication style could really help more people appreciate that. Maybe you could consider using ChatGPT to clean up your responses? I took one of your responses from this thread and put it into ChatGPT, asking it to make your response more concise... here's what ChatGPT suggested:
"We reply to all emails the same day—just be sure to use sales@k-mac.com. Since we’re based in Sydney, Australia, replies may show a delay depending on time zones, but nothing is missed. We do have kits available for both front camber/caster and rear camber with extra toe. More details are on our site: www.k-mac-camber-kits.com."
Lastly, your website could benefit from a refresh. It looks like a 1995 MySpace page currently. Since website design and maintenance can be expensive, maybe just try doing it yourself with: https://www.canva.com/website-builder/ or solicit a local student that is interested in web design to do it for you.
FWIW, I’ve been running K-Mac bushings for about two years now with zero issues, and they completely solved the tire wear problems on my lowered car. Solid product that does what it promises.
@K-Mac – One piece of feedback that might help: Your forum responses sometimes come across as harder and harsher to follow than they need to be. A lot of us don’t need the detailed marketing in every post, nor a play-by-play of past emails. Something simple like, 'We’re based in Sydney, so there may be a perceived delay in replies due to day and time differences, in the meantime, here’s the solution and a link to our site" would probably get the message across more clearly. You’ve got a strong product that works, and a cleaner communication style could really help more people appreciate that. Maybe you could consider using ChatGPT to clean up your responses? I took one of your responses from this thread and put it into ChatGPT, asking it to make your response more concise... here's what ChatGPT suggested:
"We reply to all emails the same day—just be sure to use sales@k-mac.com. Since we’re based in Sydney, Australia, replies may show a delay depending on time zones, but nothing is missed. We do have kits available for both front camber/caster and rear camber with extra toe. More details are on our site: www.k-mac-camber-kits.com."
Lastly, your website could benefit from a refresh. It looks like a 1995 MySpace page currently. Since website design and maintenance can be expensive, maybe just try doing it yourself with: https://www.canva.com/website-builder/ or solicit a local student that is interested in web design to do it for you.
yeah, I don’t doubt that their products are worth it. Otherwise they probably would’ve been out of business by now. For me the negative camera has not affected my tire life. Reducing the aggressive toe setting has to fix my wire issue.
Yeah, their website could use a refresh and honestly whoever’s on the forum needs to dial it back. Like we get it you believe in your product but as you said, we don’t need a play-by-play and I don’t need a 10 paragraph essay or Ai shortcuts.
FWIW, I’ve been running K-Mac bushings for about two years now with zero issues, and they completely solved the tire wear problems on my lowered car. Solid product that does what it promises.
@K-Mac – One piece of feedback that might help: Your forum responses sometimes come across as harder and harsher to follow than they need to be. A lot of us don’t need the detailed marketing in every post, nor a play-by-play of past emails. Something simple like, 'We’re based in Sydney, so there may be a perceived delay in replies due to day and time differences, in the meantime, here’s the solution and a link to our site" would probably get the message across more clearly. You’ve got a strong product that works, and a cleaner communication style could really help more people appreciate that. Maybe you could consider using ChatGPT to clean up your responses? I took one of your responses from this thread and put it into ChatGPT, asking it to make your response more concise... here's what ChatGPT suggested:
"We reply to all emails the same day—just be sure to use sales@k-mac.com. Since we’re based in Sydney, Australia, replies may show a delay depending on time zones, but nothing is missed. We do have kits available for both front camber/caster and rear camber with extra toe. More details are on our site: www.k-mac-camber-kits.com."
Lastly, your website could benefit from a refresh. It looks like a 1995 MySpace page currently. Since website design and maintenance can be expensive, maybe just try doing it yourself with: https://www.canva.com/website-builder/ or solicit a local student that is interested in web design to do it for you.
Do very much appreciate the input and have taken all on board !
Forum Response - Oh the frustration. With majority of owners of the belief - surely prestigious make that when told “Will Carry Out a Full Front and Rear ‘4’ Wheel Alignment”. This belief is maintained - it means just that ! (not realising it’s only basic Toe “directional” adjustment) !
Website Refresh - Yes exactly what our external accountancy firm advised / they overseeing numerous firms. “Never have we come across a company that invests so much in R&D” Advising we should follow other major brands - invest in a slick website and social media / marketing hype. Not sticking one’s neck out inviting controversy by inventing / designing products. Instead have a unblemished record by merely sourcing imports and simply relabeling !
Kevin
AUDI to VOLVO - K-MAC Experience Of Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings (and Costs) Since 1964 !
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