Coilovers and aftermarket caster/camber plates

[79cobra]

Anyone know why they say not to use them with coilovers?
http://www.hotchkis.net/7993_mustang_caster_camber_plate.html

 

[cjmatt]

Anyone know why they say not to use them with coilovers?
http://www.hotchkis.net/7993_mustang_caster_camber_plate.html

maybe its just those specific camber plates

 

[MentalMisfit]

Just go with teamZ plates they are local and make a damn fine product

 

[79cobra]

Ive been told this by a few people as well and its not just the hotchkis kit but ive been told not to sweat it too, Im just looking for reasons why either way. Opinions more or less since very few people that have told me either way can give a reason and none seem to be the same. Ive heard everything from it will tear through the coilovers due to the load placed on them to it will fold up the camber plates.

 

[QWKSLVR]

If I remember correctly (and it's been a long time) the Hotchkis plates have a rubber or poly isolator that actually holds the strut in that round black piece. I think over time with the weight of the car on that piece, the rubber could possibly tear free? I would bet it's just a CYA for them if they do fail.

 

[cjmatt]

id much rather have my coilover bolted to a beefy C/C plate that the stock flimsy piece of metal

 

[79cobra]

Thanks for the input guys

 

[bigg]

<--------team z cc plates with coil overs ........no problems

 

[79cobra]

yeah ive been told to go that route 5 times now so it looks like team z it is

 

[MentalMisfit]

yeah ive been told to go that route 5 times now so it looks like team z it is

they really do make a great product and its a local michigan business which i always try to support first.

 

[79cobra]

Agreed, I will support a good local business 100% of the time, I work for one.