Adjustable Strut Plates (1302/1303)

1,657 posts · joined May 2011 · 7 Dec 2012, 10:55 am

#934645

Hey all!

So, I've been doing quite a bit of research into ways to get adjustable camber and caster on the fly up the front on Zelda, being a strut bug and all this is actually easier than I expected.

I stumbled across some things called adjustable strut plates and was wondering if anyone had done the same on their strut bugs?

Something similar to this is what I'm thinking of running.
http://www.k-mac.com/pages/camber_caster/camber.htm

I'm going to assume people like Joel, Steve1303 and maybe a few others can chime in here, but would really like to know if anyone else has used something like this up the front.

Cheers!

The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 7 Dec 2012, 2:41 pm

#934670

I run Castor fix bushings and a Camber plus kit on mine but Steve has a set of the Kmac upper bearings, very nicely made units.

Think Dave also has them on his Sti bug.

SebastienPeek Custom Title Time!

1,657 posts · joined May 2011 · 7 Dec 2012, 2:50 pm

#934672

I'm thinking I just go the whole hog and do it right the first time by getting the Kmac adjustable strut plates, I think it'll save a lot of time when it comes to adjustments and what not.

Just want to make sure they fit before I purchase, do you know what model Steve got?

The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 7 Dec 2012, 2:58 pm

#934676

No idea but I'm sure he'll chime in soon.

STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 7 Dec 2012, 5:23 pm

#934687

We have the original style, unless he changed, they were modified Astra units, the v2.0 ones are apparently nicer, good glfor street but don't offer much adjustment being in a urethane cup, I'll be chasing some hard mount versions, had that style top in my old pulsar & had no issues as a daily...
Combo of caster fix bushes, custom control arm bushes, see mr db if necessary, and tho'e current tops, I have plenty, but Im greedy & always want more lol.

On a side note, buy my setup so I can get robs :P

Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland - member 🙂

STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress

Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.

The above are personal views, no more, no less

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Dec 2012, 12:30 pm

#934959

Hi

I have a set on my car, I needed to reduce my wheels base to satisfy the RMS that my wheelbase was standard, pulling maximum caster with the these units achieved this.

They are well made but mine are bearing straight into the alloy type, they ride surprisingly well but if I hit say a cats eye on the road I get boing sound from the springs.

The only issue I have with them is that if you pull your strut out or need to remove your strut brace you loose the settings.

Steve

edit BTW I had the serrated washer in the wrong place in the photo

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vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 15 Dec 2012, 10:18 pm

#935778

+ 1 on the k mac.

I have some of Kev's products. They are great.

Looking to buy some more k mac stuff.

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE