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Bretts · 09-29-2015, 02:18 AM

The aluminum upper bearing for the front coil over allows more negative camber I was sitting-2.5 before backing it away for a -1 camber setting

My 5th · 09-29-2015, 11:35 PM

I had the metal bearings on my front Ridetechs. They had the maximum negative camber and the 295's on 10" wheels still rubbed. No problems with stock 8" or previous Forgelines that were 9.5". I don't think the offsets on the 10" are wrong, if they were offset any more to the outside the tires would hit the fender without a spacer. I believe my offsets are the same as the ZL1 wheels.

Bretts · 09-30-2015, 07:33 AM

Its good to know my limits up front thanks

Mike_G · 09-30-2015, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bretts

Its good to know my limits up front thanks

With a 275/40/20 on a 9.5" wheel I am maxed out at about -1.4 degrees camber in the fronts. Would need to run spacers to get any more. There is some room between the sidewall and fender.

Ridetech machined me a new plate for the sway bar mount on the shock so I can run my BMR endlinks to see if it is the connection between my bmr sway and the ridethech endlink. Now just need to get something that works from BMR as far as a shorter shaft for their endlink so it will fit. Will report back when that is all done.

JusticePete · 09-30-2015, 12:00 PM

The people at RideTech are first class as is their product. They will get the noise issue sorted for all of you.

If you need more clearance to get the negative camber you desire you can use JPSS Camber or SAI Plates. Our Camber Plates have 2 full degrees of negative camber adjustment. Our SAI plates deliver a gain of -2.5 degrees of camber. Both are bolt and go upper mounts for RideTech uses that need more camber or clearance.

For those that take it to the extreme we have Z/28 Lowering SAI Weld in Plates. Minumum Negative Camber with adjustment maxed out in the knuckle is -2.50

Mike_G · 09-30-2015, 01:56 PM

nice stuff

Mike_G · 10-01-2015, 02:13 PM

looks like the BMR ELK010 made for the mustang will be a direct bolt on to replace the ridetech endlinks if anyone is interested. You would need to get a new mounting bracket for the strut from Ridetech. I ordered a set and will put them on when they get here and let you know if it helps with endlink noise in the front.

Bretts · 10-05-2015, 10:44 AM

good stuff I am starting to research my spring purchase of wheels I was hoping to run the 10 and 11" mmr 228 z28 replicas but might have to look at the 9.5 front options out there.
Those 275's Mike would be lots better for sure from the stock setup I wonder if the rim 10" would work with them

Mike_G · 10-06-2015, 09:22 PM

Update

BMR endlinks ELK010 (for a mustang) worked beautifully as a direct replacement for the ridetech endlinks. All noise from the front swaybar is now gone!

JusticePete · 10-06-2015, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_G

Update

BMR endlinks ELK010 (for a mustang) worked beautifully as a direct replacement for the ridetech endlinks. All noise from the front swaybar is now gone!

Pictures???

BMR Sales · 10-14-2015, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike_G

Update

BMR endlinks ELK010 (for a mustang) worked beautifully as a direct replacement for the ridetech endlinks. All noise from the front swaybar is now gone!

Good Deal! Glad they worked for you!

jgalewsk · 11-19-2015, 09:58 AM

Glad the shorter endlink and new machined plate worked for you. RideTech's customer service is by far the best I've ever dealt with!

I think one thing that could solve the noisy endlink issue would be a small bushing that would fill the 1mm gap around the 10mm bolt that goes through the 12mm sway bar hole. It would probably be the quickest and easiest solution IMO.

BMR Sales · 11-19-2015, 11:00 AM

We are the people that helped out with the EndLinks!

jgalewsk · 11-19-2015, 11:19 AM

I didn't mean to give all credit to RideTech. I was just mentioning that in my experience with them and my endlink issues, they were fantastic. BMR has some awesome customer support too. I'm just glad there are so many companies with great people behind them for our cars!

09-29-2015, 02:18 AM	#15
Bretts SS Drives: 2015 2ss rs Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Alberta Posts: 911 View My Garage	The aluminum upper bearing for the front coil over allows more negative camber I was sitting-2.5 before backing it away for a -1 camber setting __________________ CCW sp16a track set, BTR stage 3 cam and kooks longtubes with high flow catsLocks@7.5 degrees castor and radius arm inserts, Ride Tech 2coilovers JDP upper control arm bushings BMR lower knuckle bushing Bo White throttle body3.91 gears Spohn del-sphere toe link and trailing arms Prothane subframe bushings

09-29-2015, 11:35 PM	#16
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	I had the metal bearings on my front Ridetechs. They had the maximum negative camber and the 295's on 10" wheels still rubbed. No problems with stock 8" or previous Forgelines that were 9.5". I don't think the offsets on the 10" are wrong, if they were offset any more to the outside the tires would hit the fender without a spacer. I believe my offsets are the same as the ZL1 wheels. __________________ Meh

09-30-2015, 07:33 AM	#17
Bretts SS Drives: 2015 2ss rs Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Alberta Posts: 911 View My Garage	Its good to know my limits up front thanks __________________ CCW sp16a track set, BTR stage 3 cam and kooks longtubes with high flow catsLocks@7.5 degrees castor and radius arm inserts, Ride Tech 2coilovers JDP upper control arm bushings BMR lower knuckle bushing Bo White throttle body3.91 gears Spohn del-sphere toe link and trailing arms Prothane subframe bushings

09-30-2015, 01:56 PM	#20
Mike_G Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ma Posts: 476	nice stuff __________________ Current car 2011 Backdraft RT3 427 stroker (DART block/ forged internals/ AFR 205 Aluminum heads/ Quickfuel 750) 600hp/590ftlbs, wilwood brakes, custom JRI double adjustable shocks. Weighs in at 2300 lbs.... Use to have 2010 Camaro SS - ECS SC 1500, Kooks LTH + HFC, Corsa, CTS-V brakes, Detroit Speed Coilovers, BMR sways (FE4 conversion), DSE endlinks, BMR toe rods and trailing arms, Forgestar F14's

10-01-2015, 02:13 PM	#21
Mike_G Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ma Posts: 476	looks like the BMR ELK010 made for the mustang will be a direct bolt on to replace the ridetech endlinks if anyone is interested. You would need to get a new mounting bracket for the strut from Ridetech. I ordered a set and will put them on when they get here and let you know if it helps with endlink noise in the front. __________________ Current car 2011 Backdraft RT3 427 stroker (DART block/ forged internals/ AFR 205 Aluminum heads/ Quickfuel 750) 600hp/590ftlbs, wilwood brakes, custom JRI double adjustable shocks. Weighs in at 2300 lbs.... Use to have 2010 Camaro SS - ECS SC 1500, Kooks LTH + HFC, Corsa, CTS-V brakes, Detroit Speed Coilovers, BMR sways (FE4 conversion), DSE endlinks, BMR toe rods and trailing arms, Forgestar F14's

09-30-2015, 12:00 PM	#19
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	The people at RideTech are first class as is their product. They will get the noise issue sorted for all of you. If you need more clearance to get the negative camber you desire you can use JPSS Camber or SAI Plates. Our Camber Plates have 2 full degrees of negative camber adjustment. Our SAI plates deliver a gain of -2.5 degrees of camber. Both are bolt and go upper mounts for RideTech uses that need more camber or clearance. For those that take it to the extreme we have Z/28 Lowering SAI Weld in Plates. Minumum Negative Camber with adjustment maxed out in the knuckle is -2.50

10-05-2015, 10:44 AM	#22
Bretts SS Drives: 2015 2ss rs Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Alberta Posts: 911 View My Garage	good stuff I am starting to research my spring purchase of wheels I was hoping to run the 10 and 11" mmr 228 z28 replicas but might have to look at the 9.5 front options out there. Those 275's Mike would be lots better for sure from the stock setup I wonder if the rim 10" would work with them __________________ CCW sp16a track set, BTR stage 3 cam and kooks longtubes with high flow catsLocks@7.5 degrees castor and radius arm inserts, Ride Tech 2coilovers JDP upper control arm bushings BMR lower knuckle bushing Bo White throttle body3.91 gears Spohn del-sphere toe link and trailing arms Prothane subframe bushings

10-06-2015, 09:22 PM	#23
Mike_G Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ma Posts: 476	Update BMR endlinks ELK010 (for a mustang) worked beautifully as a direct replacement for the ridetech endlinks. All noise from the front swaybar is now gone! __________________ Current car 2011 Backdraft RT3 427 stroker (DART block/ forged internals/ AFR 205 Aluminum heads/ Quickfuel 750) 600hp/590ftlbs, wilwood brakes, custom JRI double adjustable shocks. Weighs in at 2300 lbs.... Use to have 2010 Camaro SS - ECS SC 1500, Kooks LTH + HFC, Corsa, CTS-V brakes, Detroit Speed Coilovers, BMR sways (FE4 conversion), DSE endlinks, BMR toe rods and trailing arms, Forgestar F14's

11-19-2015, 09:58 AM	#26
jgalewsk Drives: 2013 Summit White Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 278	Glad the shorter endlink and new machined plate worked for you. RideTech's customer service is by far the best I've ever dealt with! I think one thing that could solve the noisy endlink issue would be a small bushing that would fill the 1mm gap around the 10mm bolt that goes through the 12mm sway bar hole. It would probably be the quickest and easiest solution IMO.

11-19-2015, 11:00 AM	#27
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	We are the people that helped out with the EndLinks!

11-19-2015, 11:19 AM	#28
jgalewsk Drives: 2013 Summit White Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 278	I didn't mean to give all credit to RideTech. I was just mentioning that in my experience with them and my endlink issues, they were fantastic. BMR has some awesome customer support too. I'm just glad there are so many companies with great people behind them for our cars!