In order to properly use Vorshlag camber plates, you must choose the option below to include Vorshlag upper spring perches that match your strut brand and spring type. Vorshlag camber/caster plates are designed to be compatible with 2.5”, 2.25" and 60mm “coilover” style springs, OEM (stock) style springs and all strut types. We make numerous variations of this plate and accompanying perches to work with your set-up. The Vorshlag upper perches allow us to add a sealed radial bearing that isolates the spherical bearing in the camber plate from radial turning loads of of the strut shaft during steering inputs. This is part of why our plates last the lifetime of the car!
- Compatible with 2.5", 2.25" and 60 mm coilover springs, factory springs, OEM Style Lowering springs and all struts.
- No need to change camber plates when switching from regular springs to coilovers - some companies sell you two totally different camber plates for coilover springs and factory style springs.
- Installs with basic hand tools, no chassis modifications required.
- Plates are designed specifically for BMW E82 & E87 (1 series) and E90 or E92 (3 series) chassis (except E90/E92 M3).
- Caster & Camber are independently adjustable.
- Camber is easily adjustable at the track from the engine compartment with simple (metric) hand tools. No need to reach inside the wheel well with a wrench to tighten.
- The spherical bearing used in the Vorshlag camber plate is the largest used in any BMW camber plate on the market. The result is much better durability and wear characteristics than the undersized bearings used in our competitors' plates.
- Designed for maximum suspension travel (bump travel). More than an inch more strut travel than some of our competitors' designs.
- 100% CNC machined, alloy steel construction - Tough as a German Tank!
- All components plated for maximum corrosion resistance and long life.
- Engraved with Vorshlag logo, alignment hash marks, applicable model, and side/front orientation.
- Vorshlag Upper spring perches required (see "Spring Perch" drop down option menu, below)
- Maximum negative camber setting depends on caster setting, ride height, and is ultimately limited by the strut tower opening on these chassis. The E82/90/92 strut tower hole is more restrictive than previous generation BMWs. Expect to get -2° to -3.5° max camber, depending on ride height.
- New and improved .25" thick top ring (introduced Dec 2008) for increased clearance between Vorshlag long reach M12x1.5 strut top nut to factory (faux) strut brace. Improved low profile bolt ring for more clearance when used with OEM style perches.
Options:
Spring Perches: Please pick the spring perch diameter that works with the springs you have. Coilover springs typically come in one of three inner diameters: 2.25", 60mm and 2.5". Ground Control coilovers are supplied with 2.5" dia and TCKline supplied coilovers are 60mm dia springs. KWs coilovers tend to be 60mm but some of these and some Bilstein PSS series coilovers use the OEM upper perch (a tapered spring - see pics below).
Note: Most (but not all) Bilstein PSS9/10 "coilover" struts are sold with a unique spring that has 60mm ID at the bottom but uses the factory upper spring perch. This spring is easily identified - turn the steering wheel to full lock then peek inside the front wheel opening - if the spring is small at the bottom and tapers to a larger size at the top it needs the OEM upper spring perch. These struts can easily be converted to a true 60mm ID coilover spring which improves camber adjustment due to the much smaller size of the spring, as well as gives you hundreds of spring rate and length options.
Radial Bearings: The standard radial bearing is our Double Row Heavy Duty sealed bearing. This is much stronger than the factory strut mount radial bearing and is what 95% of Vorshlag customers pick for their plates, and should outlast the the car. It is extremely over-spec'd and we've never had one returned. There is also an optional Race-duty "short" single row sealed axial bearing that can be used in any coilover Vorshlag upper spring perch (not the OEM style perches). The Race bearings replace the double row bearing and are 5mm shorter - effectively reducing stack-up height and adding 5mm more suspension travel (at the same ride height setting). See the pictures below for a graphic illustration of the height difference. It is recommended for race duty only. Vorshlag has tested this single-row bearing set-up for 2 seasons of race use on an E36 with 285 R compounds and 18x10" wheels. Lots of abuse, good results, more suspension travel. This is not a 100% bulletproof street duty bearing like the double row, but very close.
Strut Style: Please pick your strut brand and sizes from the drop down below. This helps us build the spring perches to fit your struts with a tight tolerance and no slop - for quiet, reliable use. If you do not know what struts you have please have a reputable BMW shop inspect them, as most mechanics can spot the differences with a quick look. There are also new struts and updates to existing models that come out from time to time. If your strut is not listed, please pick the "Other" option and let us know what brand and model struts you have in the order notes. Note: Koni makes struts for some BMWs with both tapered and square shaft shoulder transitions, so if you have Koni struts please inspect your struts before ordering (or let us know when and where they were purchased, which helps Vorshlag determine what style to build for).
