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cusco camber tops 'low castor' ?
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Thu, 04 November 2004 19:44
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Obviously positive castor is a good thing. But im looking at ordering a set of camber tops and there are two sets that are the same except two points which arent elaborated;
1 has normal castor, the other has 'low' castor.
I've only ever heard positive/negative phrases in regards to castor. What is this 'low' they are reffering to? Just another term for positive?
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I supported Toymods
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Perth, WA
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May 2003
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Re: cusco camber tops 'low castor' ?
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Thu, 04 November 2004 20:10
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im pretty sure low refers to negative castor.
i think theyre the same as the aus spec tops which have less castor than the jap spec tops.
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Re: cusco camber tops 'low castor' ?
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Thu, 04 November 2004 20:33
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Well low/negative would make sense. But negative = bad. So thats why I figuired it couldnt be that. =/
The ozpec's have less than the jap specs? So your saying the cusco low's would be the same as ozspec and normal would infact be postivive?.
Heh. Why cant they just say +1 or -1 ... =/
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February 2003
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Re: cusco camber tops 'low castor' ?
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Thu, 04 November 2004 23:36
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Where you getting these from Andrew? I'm interested as well!
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Eskilstuna, Sweden
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Re: cusco camber tops 'low castor' ?
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Fri, 05 November 2004 02:41
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Sounds like he is looking here:
http://www.greenline.jp/
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Re: cusco camber tops 'low castor' ?
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Fri, 05 November 2004 02:55
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Yep, was just bout to reply
greenline 
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Adelaide
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August 2003
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Re: cusco camber tops 'low castor' ?
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Fri, 05 November 2004 02:57
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hmm..about 260 for a pair...
i wonder whether its better to get this or T3 ones..
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Re: cusco camber tops 'low castor' ?
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Fri, 05 November 2004 03:08
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Satoshi, I belive the cuscos are better. But then again I havnt seen the T3 ones in person so I shouldnt comment. heh.
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Adelaide
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Re: cusco camber tops 'low castor' ?
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Fri, 12 November 2004 17:45
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anyone found out about the low castor etc stuff yet??
please explain..
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Adelaide
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May 2003
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Re: cusco camber tops 'low castor' ?
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Fri, 12 November 2004 23:49
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Ive compared the Cusco and T3 side by side. And all in all its much of a muchness. The cuscos can hit on the upper hats in a coilover setup, a la this:
http://www.dysfunction.ws/galleryapp/Sprinter/DSCF 0015_002
To overcome this Cusco made a "height adjustable" version of the camber tops which had a little spacer underneath so it didnt hit. However, that can easily be reproduced with a custom spacer like this:
http://www.dysfunction.ws/galleryapp/Sprinter/DSCF 0006_012
Im thinking about getting more of those made up too btw.
The T3s dont have this problem, as they were explicitly designed for the height adjustable setup, like this:
http://www.technotoytuning.com/media/t3/products/u pper_hat2.jpg
But i would be worried about the upper hat rubbing on the base at higher neg camber values, as there doesnt seem to be much clearance there at all.
The T3 plates are made out of a thicker alloy as well which may be good for those planning to hammer it out along bumpy roads with heavy suspension... i have seen some Cusco plates bend or deform, but that was on a rally car.
Anyway im adding this to the suspension FAQ, so be nice.
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Re: cusco camber tops 'low castor' ?
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Sat, 13 November 2004 00:25
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Greenline replied to an email and low castor does actually mean negative castor.
This is very interesting. The only reasoning I can see behind this is quicker steering... (but ofcourse you sacrifice the car darting all over the place amongst other more serious things)
Takai!!, you couldnt have replied with the 'cusco warping' info 2days earlier? I already ordered my Cusco's =/ heh.
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Adelaide
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May 2003
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Re: cusco camber tops 'low castor' ?
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Sat, 13 November 2004 00:32
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The cusco plate deformed when it hit a rock which was jutting about 15cm out of the ground. Not exactly common.
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Adelaide
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August 2003
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Re: cusco camber tops 'low castor' ?
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Sat, 13 November 2004 04:27
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so both got their own cons?
did u say T3 ones might have problem with the upperhat if we dial too much negative camber?
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