Stevo Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Hi all, Does anyone know if Shelby drilled out the bottom mount of the struts on the 2007 Shelby GT's. I've been doing some local AutoX's and want some additional negative camber. I've read that I will need to slot the bottom mounts. A gentleman at Ford Racing said that Shelby must have done some drilling to maintain the stock camber when they dropped it 1.5". Does that sound right? If they did, did they slot all the way to the markers? I'm wondering if I need to do additional drilling. I'd invest in camber plates but that would move me out of F-Stock. I've heard I can drill out the stock strut mount and get about 1.5-2" more camber. I'm hunting the stock M3's and need all the help I can get.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Shelby did nothing to the SGT's to maintain stock camber, which is why they have more negative camber as a result of the lowering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 You might get even more input on the Shelby GT mod/tech section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Try the Ingalls fastcam bolts. That's what many of us have used to get the the camber back on track. They cost about $30 for two bolts. You need one bolt for each side. here is the link: http://www.ingallsen...bolts_pair.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Thanks guys. ilmore, that explains a lot. I was wondering if they drilled them to get what I already have. Has anyone an idea how many negative degrees are a result from lowering the car 1.5"? Springer, those bolts look good; however, I'm wondering if using them will create too much camber. If I already have approximately .5 - 1", wont the additional 2 degrees be a bit extreme? I'm also assuming those bolts will require drilling the struts to accomodate the offset? Speeking of, how much more camber should I use for Auto X? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Springer, I just read the technical on those bolts. Seems they go in the stock hole. I presume that there a smaller diameter and thats how they get the off-set. Thats an amazing amount of negative camber for what looks like a small off-set. I think I'll go to the alignment shop and get a read on my existing camber numbers before I commit. I'm guessing Ingalls makes additional ones with with more or less offest that fit. Have you guys used these with the same 1.5" drop? -thanks for the heads up on these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 The Ingall bolts at cammed. Spinning or clocking the bolts in either direction (clockwise/counter clockwise) is how the camber is adjusted with these bolts and is a sound method for making small adjusting in camber. The Ford Service Manual calls for slotting the struts in order to correct camber on lowered or modified suspensions. This is bad solution in my opinion. If you are serious about autox then you need to invest in some quality camber plates. The camber on the SGT is not significantly out of spec for the original ride hieght of the Mustang. The slight additional positive camber of the SGT will help with handling thru corners but should not have a significant effect on the SGT as a daily driver. Slight out of spect Toe on the other hand will impact your handling and tire wear. Shelby did nothing to correct alignment on the SGT before leaving Vegas. If you have not done so already, have your Toe alignment inspected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csr81 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 "The slight additional positive camber of the SGT" I'm sure you meant to say negitive camber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Yes, negative.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I was considering getting the FR500 plates; however, the problem with the camber plates (as I understand) will put the SGT out of F stock. Infact, adding the ingall bolts may also. Will anyone be looking to check?, not likely, but I'd know. I'll look into whether or not the bolts are an issue. Keeping my PAX number is important to be competitive throughout the classes. I dont think slotting the stock struts would qualify as 'modified'. If anyone has any experience with the specifics of what I can or cant do under F-stock I'd appreciate the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0547 Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Give Sam Strano a shout... He just might be able to help... a little... or maybe a LOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I was considering getting the FR500 plates; however, the problem with the camber plates (as I understand) will put the SGT out of F stock. Infact, adding the ingall bolts may also. I dont think slotting the stock struts would qualify as 'modified'. Good question.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Get the fastcams which are adjustable. Any competent alignment shop knows how to install and adjust them properly! It is not rocket science! Normally the adjustment is 2 degrees or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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