How to fix negative camber -- camber parts available?

[reyoasian]

Hi there, wondering if there's any camber parts (arms, bolts, etc.) available for the MK7?
Even though I'll only be lowering on VWR springs (because of DCC), I still want a more "even" camber all around (-1 to -1.5).
Camber bolts will probably do the trick.
Thanks.

 

[Stage2Sasquatch]

You will want to look for products called "camber plates" and I'm not actually sure if there are any out yet. Look to spend about $400-500 for a good set. Sadly, as far as I know we can't cheat and take an easy way out with camber bolts like a lot of cars can.

 

[Wastegate13]

Rear camber is adjustable from the factory with an eccentric bolt. The front won't gain nearly as much from lowering as the rear does so it's a non issue unless you're going a lot lower than springs will get you.

 

[golfdave]

Get superpro lower front arms....they have built in more negative camber for lower springs/ride heights

 

[nikhsub11]

Get superpro lower front arms....they have built in more negative camber for lower springs/ride heights

Caster not camber.

 

[golfdave]

Caster not camber.

Doh!...............

 

[reyoasian]

Rear camber is adjustable from the factory with an eccentric bolt. The front won't gain nearly as much from lowering as the rear does so it's a non issue unless you're going a lot lower than springs will get you.

Any idea where I can get eccentric bolt?

 

[snobrdrdan]

Any idea where I can get eccentric bolt?

It's on the car already

 

[reyoasian]

It's on the car already

Oh, so factory camber in the rear is adjustable.
Sorry, I'm coming from a vehicle that does not have any factory camber adjustment.

Any idea what I can do for the front? Would I need a camber arm?

 

[snobrdrdan]

Oh, so factory camber in the rear is adjustable.
Sorry, I'm coming from a vehicle that does not have any factory camber adjustment.

Any idea what I can do for the front? Would I need a camber arm?

Yes, the rear camber is (already) adjustable

The front is non adjustable & would require camber plates. But since you're only going with VWR springs, I think that would be totally overkill.
They're pretty pricey & it would also contribute to a lot of NVH (since you're giving up the OEM rubber strut mount for a metal plate) and wouldn't be ideal for the street/a DD (more for track or extreme lowering)

 

[Wastegate13]

Oh, so factory camber in the rear is adjustable.
Sorry, I'm coming from a vehicle that does not have any factory camber adjustment.

Any idea what I can do for the front? Would I need a camber arm?

I'm on air and I'm pretty sure my front camber is within spec when I'm aired out. These cars don't gain negative camber when lowered in the front but toe goes way out. Rears go negative camber and toe in. Stop being a nancy and just get an alignment after the springs settle.

 

[reyoasian]

I'm on air and I'm pretty sure my front camber is within spec when I'm aired out. These cars don't gain negative camber when lowered in the front but toe goes way out. Rears go negative camber and toe in. Stop being a nancy and just get an alignment after the springs settle.

Of course I'm going to get an alignment after any type of lowering (or even raising the car). Not sure how being a "nancy" has to do with my question. I'm simply questioning how I can fix negative camber which snobrdrdan and you have already answered by saying rear is factory-adjustable and front is not affected as much, in which natural camber should not be a problem. Toe is not in the question as that is always adjustable.

 

[RjRacing]

Hi there, wondering if there's any camber parts (arms, bolts, etc.) available for the MK7?
Even though I'll only be lowering on VWR springs (because of DCC), I still want a more "even" camber all around (-1 to -1.5).
Camber bolts will probably do the trick.
Thanks.

With VWR springs, I have my camber set to -1 to -1.2* on all 4 corners with otherwise OEM suspension and adjustments. I do think the car could use even more camber, if I was tracking the car more I would shoot for -2 to -3.5*.

 

[mono98]

Any pic on where/which is the bolt?

Thanks

 

[Wastegate13]

Any pic on where/which is the bolt?

Thanks

On the subframe where the upper arms attach. Toe and camber are linked, changing one will affect the other. It's not something you should be doing in your garage in lieu of an alignment unless you don't like your rear tires.