Bumb steer problem with drift Camaro.
10-30-2006, 10:40 AM
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Bumb steer problem with drift Camaro.
I have a 1990 LS1 Camaro I have been developing for drifting for the past 2 years. I have a bump steer problem I need some help on witch bump steer kit would work well for my application. We are doing a complet tare down and getting the car ready for next year.
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10-30-2006, 10:59 AM
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Baer Bump Steer Kits - SDPC
The red annodized adjuster portion is about 3x longer than shown in the picture. that pic is not the 3rd gen unit.
The red annodized adjuster portion is about 3x longer than shown in the picture. that pic is not the 3rd gen unit.
10-30-2006, 08:09 PM
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I use the Baer kit but the factory steering is very good to start. Make sure that you have the right idler arm and the center link is level. Make sure that you have a problem before you start doing stuff.
Philip
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10-31-2006, 11:26 AM
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Car: 1989 RS
Engine: 3.1L + .060" overbore
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 4.11, Auburn LSD
what do you mean make sure the center link is level? Isn't it always level?
1990ls1drifter ; how high is it from the ground to the fender lip in the front? I autocross mine so I'm curious to see if i might be experiencing the same thing you are.
1990ls1drifter ; how high is it from the ground to the fender lip in the front? I autocross mine so I'm curious to see if i might be experiencing the same thing you are.
10-31-2006, 12:09 PM
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Car: 91 Camaro Vert
Engine: 02 LS1, HX40
Transmission: 2002 LS1 M6
the Baer kit works really well.
id recommend another, just to give you some options, but its the only one i have first hand experience with..
just make sure you measure everything and need it before you buy it.
id recommend another, just to give you some options, but its the only one i have first hand experience with..
just make sure you measure everything and need it before you buy it.
10-31-2006, 12:41 PM
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Car: 1989 RS
Engine: 3.1L + .060" overbore
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 4.11, Auburn LSD
How would the center link become un-parallel? Is the idler adjustable?
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10-31-2006, 09:13 PM
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Car: 1992 Jade Green---Trans Am Converti
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
I ordered a kit from Speedway motors. It's more a dirt-track setup that you have to piece together. It includes new inner tie-rods as well. I wound up not using it for several reasons:
1) The shortest length offered (17.5") was the shortest possible length, not the middle of adjustment. It would have required cutting the adjuster to make it usable on my car.
2) The inner tie-rods were large enough to rub my old-style Hawk's tubular cross-member. Pretty much any beefer tie-rods will do this though.
3) This one is what concerns me on the baer kit as well. The adjustment bolts for the bump-steer hit the back side of the rims. I would have to cut the bolt off to clear, not something I would really want to do. Any experience with the Baer and this? They are 17" and clear C5 break setups, but are 9.5" wide.
Good news it's only like $83 shipped if you wanted to try it and modify as needed.
Kevin D.
1) The shortest length offered (17.5") was the shortest possible length, not the middle of adjustment. It would have required cutting the adjuster to make it usable on my car.
2) The inner tie-rods were large enough to rub my old-style Hawk's tubular cross-member. Pretty much any beefer tie-rods will do this though.
3) This one is what concerns me on the baer kit as well. The adjustment bolts for the bump-steer hit the back side of the rims. I would have to cut the bolt off to clear, not something I would really want to do. Any experience with the Baer and this? They are 17" and clear C5 break setups, but are 9.5" wide.
Good news it's only like $83 shipped if you wanted to try it and modify as needed.
Kevin D.
10-31-2006, 11:25 PM
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Car: 91 Z/28, 89 RS Race Car
Engine: 305 stock / ZZ4 AFR 195 9.7:1
Transmission: T5 / t10 / Jerico
Axle/Gears: 10blt w 3.42, 9 in w /3.80 DL
Great info on idler arm adjustment!!!
11-04-2006, 09:25 AM
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That is what I was talking about. One problem that I have run into is with cheap after market idler arms I have found that the arm is not the right design that allows the center link to be set up correctly.
I would make sure that you buy a good quality idler arm.
Philip
I would make sure that you buy a good quality idler arm.
Philip
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