zombeast Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I just noticed something about the stock strut mounts. The four bolts on the mount are not the same distance from the center. There's about a 1/8" difference. It looks like if you rotate the mount 180* you can actually change your camber range in the positive direction (less negative). This could be an alignment aid for those lowering with springs. Anyone else notice or try this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I just noticed something about the stock strut mounts. The four bolts on the mount are not the same distance from the center. There's about a 1/8" difference. It looks like if you rotate the mount 180* you can actually change your camber range in the positive direction (less negative). This could be an alignment aid for those lowering with springs. Anyone else notice or try this? Great observation!! That could be very handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I just noticed something about the stock strut mounts. The four bolts on the mount are not the same distance from the center. There's about a 1/8" difference. It looks like if you rotate the mount 180* you can actually change your camber range in the positive direction (less negative). This could be an alignment aid for those lowering with springs. Anyone else notice or try this? There is a notch that is supposed to always face forward (I think it's forward). I suppose you could change the angle of the strut if the 4 holes allowed you to rotate the mount but I believe the reason for the notch is so they WILL fit in all four holes. If/when I finally get my new struts, I'll see if it's possible to rotate the OE mount. I have the Shelby/MM caster/camber plates for mine but I could try it with my stock plates before I put the c/c plates on. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombeast Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 There is a notch that is supposed to always face forward (I think it's forward). I suppose you could change the angle of the strut if the 4 holes allowed you to rotate the mount but I believe the reason for the notch is so they WILL fit in all four holes. If/when I finally get my new struts, I'll see if it's possible to rotate the OE mount. I have the Shelby/MM caster/camber plates for mine but I could try it with my stock plates before I put the c/c plates on. Phill The notch is supposed to face outward towards the fender. I don't know if there is something in the tower that it mates to. Even if there is, you could just notch or trim the other side. It doesn't appear as though rotating it changes the angle of the mount either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 They do have "fast" cam bolts that replace the upper strut bolt. They do the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnleashedBeast Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 They do have "fast" cam bolts that replace the upper strut bolt. They do the same thing I use them on my car, and the previous 2008 GT. Never had any problems. Although, I wouldn't recommend them for a road raced car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombeast Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 They do have "fast" cam bolts that replace the upper strut bolt. They do the same thing I used them when I lowered my car with FRPP springs with no problems. Tech stated that in my case, they were required. My current setup with BMR K and A-arms requires even more adjustment. I may use one set of camber bolts in addition to rotating the stock mount. For those that road race, rotating the mount may be the better than camber bolts. I'll probably know more in the next two or three weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombeast Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Here's a pic: The right hand side faces outward towards the fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombeast Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 In case any trimming is required, here's a pic with a crude template. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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