ABP Motorsport Camber Modification

Homer Simpson · 9th January 2008, 17:09

After spending much of the new year having some nice blasts around Wales and Ireland, I noticed that the Type R's steering could be a bit vague at times, and tended to understeer. This understeer tended to be a touch worse when on the power which suprised me quite a lot

So a solution was required in the form of popping up to ABP Motorsport in Crewe to have adjustable camber bolts fitted

The lads there were very friendly and did the job while I waited which only took 2 hours. They changed the camber settings from 0'01' and 0'33 as standard to -0'50 and -0'51 with the new bolts

They also changed the toe by reducing it by 0.6mm each side

The result is fantastic

far less understeer and a much more positive turn in. It really has given me more confidence in the front end and I seem to be getting more from the Yoko's in terms of feed back.

Would I recommend this modification - YES

It's probably the best £135 I have spent on my car. Thanks to the lads a ABP - I'll see you when I've saved enough for a Milltech exhaust.

lozhoon · 9th January 2008, 18:46

iv just booked mine in for that

are you on the abp ray roll? or is it really that good.

Homer Simpson · 9th January 2008, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by lozhoon

iv just booked mine in for that

are you on the abp ray roll? or is it really that good.

Ha ha

no I don't work for them

The turn in is really quick and you will notice it straight away.

leeroy1986 · 9th January 2008, 22:57

I would love to make this mod however i live in southampton so its a very long way to travel!

Also being 21 my insurance is pretty high, does this affect the insurance or is it one of those things you just dont tell them about and hope they never find out?!!?

Homer Simpson · 10th January 2008, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by leeroy1986

I would love to make this mod however i live in southampton so its a very long way to travel!

Also being 21 my insurance is pretty high, does this affect the insurance or is it one of those things you just dont tell them about and hope they never find out?!!?

A modification like this would not affect your insurance, but you could let them know if you wanted too I suppose

Cap · 10th January 2008, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homer Simpson

After spending much of the new year having some nice blasts around Wales and Ireland, I noticed that the Type R's steering could be a bit vague at times, and tended to oversteer. This oversteer tended to be a touch worse when on the power which suprised me quite a lot

So a solution was required in the form of popping up to ABP Motorsport in Crewe to have adjustable camber bolts fitted

The lads there were very friendly and did the job while I waited which only took 2 hours. They changed the camber settings from 0'01' and 0'33 as standard to -0'50 and -0'51 with the new bolts

They also changed the toe by reducing it by 0.6mm each side

The result is fantastic

far less understeer and a much more positive turn in. It really has given me more confidence in the front end and I seem to be getting more from the Yoko's in terms of feed back.

Would I recommend this modification - YES

It's probably the best £135 I have spent on my car. Thanks to the lads a ABP - I'll see you when I've saved enough for a Milltech exhaust.

Just a quick question:

Does it tend to oversteer now if you push it, still a bit understeer or perfectly balanced?

And if oversteer, do you get a big suprise from the rear blasting sideways uncontrolled? I mean if you really drive on the edge...

Homer Simpson · 10th January 2008, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cap

Just a quick question:

Does it tend to oversteer now if you push it, still a bit understeer or perfectly balanced?

And if oversteer, do you get a big suprise from the rear blasting sideways uncontrolled? I mean if you really drive on the edge...

No its not perfectly balanced but its definately better. I've not had any experience of the rear getting out of control either. But I never had that before.

ABP Motorsport · Today, 22:55

Its nice to hear good feedback about the hard work that we do.

Every Civic that we take a reading from is always out of spec and the
settings that we use transforms the feel of the steering and handling.

I havent had a customer say that it was a waste of money ever and it
also save alot of money on the tyre wear!

9th January 2008, 17:09	#1 (permalink)
Homer Simpson Wheelnut Join Date: 11th November 2007 Location: England Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	ABP Motorsport Camber Modification After spending much of the new year having some nice blasts around Wales and Ireland, I noticed that the Type R's steering could be a bit vague at times, and tended to understeer. This understeer tended to be a touch worse when on the power which suprised me quite a lot So a solution was required in the form of popping up to ABP Motorsport in Crewe to have adjustable camber bolts fitted The lads there were very friendly and did the job while I waited which only took 2 hours. They changed the camber settings from 0'01' and 0'33 as standard to -0'50 and -0'51 with the new bolts They also changed the toe by reducing it by 0.6mm each side The result is fantastic far less understeer and a much more positive turn in. It really has given me more confidence in the front end and I seem to be getting more from the Yoko's in terms of feed back. Would I recommend this modification - YES It's probably the best £135 I have spent on my car. Thanks to the lads a ABP - I'll see you when I've saved enough for a Milltech exhaust. Last edited by Homer Simpson; 10th January 2008 at 11:48. Reason: Oops just realised I put oversteer instead of understeer sorry!

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9th January 2008, 18:46	#2 (permalink)
lozhoon Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd July 2007 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	iv just booked mine in for that are you on the abp ray roll? or is it really that good.

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leeroy1986 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 12th July 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would love to make this mod however i live in southampton so its a very long way to travel! Also being 21 my insurance is pretty high, does this affect the insurance or is it one of those things you just dont tell them about and hope they never find out?!!?

Today, 22:55	#8 (permalink)
ABP Motorsport Commercial user Wheelnut Join Date: 14th March 2008 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Its nice to hear good feedback about the hard work that we do. Every Civic that we take a reading from is always out of spec and the settings that we use transforms the feel of the steering and handling. I havent had a customer say that it was a waste of money ever and it also save alot of money on the tyre wear!