1 degree of separation
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1 degree of separation
Will a 1 degree out of spec Right rear camber a concern?
Currently it's -2.5 ( 03 c240 sedan.)
I PM'd speedybenz for a camber arm but before I commit;Is there a cheap fix for just 1 degree off? $$$ is kinda tight.
Just had my front lower bushes, stabilizer link,& Front adj. cam bolt installed.
Still need to do my brakes/rotors & I may replace the upper front bushes too.
..and I need new tires too.
Thanks.
Currently it's -2.5 ( 03 c240 sedan.)
I PM'd speedybenz for a camber arm but before I commit;Is there a cheap fix for just 1 degree off? $$$ is kinda tight.
Just had my front lower bushes, stabilizer link,& Front adj. cam bolt installed.
Still need to do my brakes/rotors & I may replace the upper front bushes too.
..and I need new tires too.
Thanks.
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late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Will a 1 degree out of spec Right rear camber a concern?
Currently it's -2.5 ( 03 c240 sedan.)
I PM'd speedybenz for a camber arm but before I commit;Is there a cheap fix for just 1 degree off? $$$ is kinda tight.
Just had my front lower bushes, stabilizer link,& Front adj. cam bolt installed.
Still need to do my brakes/rotors & I may replace the upper front bushes too.
..and I need new tires too.
Thanks.
Currently it's -2.5 ( 03 c240 sedan.)
I PM'd speedybenz for a camber arm but before I commit;Is there a cheap fix for just 1 degree off? $$$ is kinda tight.
Just had my front lower bushes, stabilizer link,& Front adj. cam bolt installed.
Still need to do my brakes/rotors & I may replace the upper front bushes too.
..and I need new tires too.
Thanks.
Thats too far out
See specs & settings I posted on this thread
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...erts-here.html
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Thanks Glyn M Ruck.
Just have no clue how much discrepancy you can live with or is it an issue that needs to be addressed stat.
Can you or anybody PLEASE make a comment on my measurements?
Sorry but it's all greek to me.
LEFT FRONT ________________ RIGHT FRONT
Camber:-0.7 _________________Camber: -0.6
Caster:10.2 __________________Caster:10.4
Toe:0.07 ____________________Toe:0.05
TOTAL TOE:0.12
STEER AHEAD:0.01
LEFT REAR _________________RIGHT REAR
Camber:-0.7 _________________Camber: -2.5**
Toe:0.39 ____________________Toe:0.05
TOTAL TOE:0.49
THRUST ANGLE: 0.15
I notice the toe differs substantially.
Just have no clue how much discrepancy you can live with or is it an issue that needs to be addressed stat.
Can you or anybody PLEASE make a comment on my measurements?
Sorry but it's all greek to me.
LEFT FRONT ________________ RIGHT FRONT
Camber:-0.7 _________________Camber: -0.6
Caster:10.2 __________________Caster:10.4
Toe:0.07 ____________________Toe:0.05
TOTAL TOE:0.12
STEER AHEAD:0.01
LEFT REAR _________________RIGHT REAR
Camber:-0.7 _________________Camber: -2.5**
Toe:0.39 ____________________Toe:0.05
TOTAL TOE:0.49
THRUST ANGLE: 0.15
I notice the toe differs substantially.
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Hi squire, If you look at the alignment on my car that I posted on the attached thread you will see the Merc minimum & maximum values and my actuals. There is not much to comment on. You are outside the specs which will wear tyres unevenly & effect handling & behavior.
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Glyn M Ruck,
How are your #s so different?
My #s are from my alignment 2 days ago after front low bushing & adj cam bolt were installed.
Could they be looking at a different spec sheet or they simply don't know what they're doing.
Also read somewhere that it's a must for w203 to have greater caster on the right than left.
Is your car lowered as well?
How are your #s so different?
My #s are from my alignment 2 days ago after front low bushing & adj cam bolt were installed.
Could they be looking at a different spec sheet or they simply don't know what they're doing.
Also read somewhere that it's a must for w203 to have greater caster on the right than left.
Is your car lowered as well?
Last edited by danev6972; May 3, 2009 at 09:08 PM.
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Sorry - I did not realise you were lowered. Lowered messes everything up & all you can do is compromise . Most people end up with camber of -2.1 both sides on rear after lowering. You need to get both sides the same on the back & the toe the same.
Your front is fine apart from the Castor. If you run 10.4 Right then then you must run 9.4 left to stop the car pulling right with the camber of the road - see Benz bulletin posted by splinter on the other thread.
If you need more advice on alignment with lowered set ups contact Tru Taing.
Your front is fine apart from the Castor. If you run 10.4 Right then then you must run 9.4 left to stop the car pulling right with the camber of the road - see Benz bulletin posted by splinter on the other thread.
If you need more advice on alignment with lowered set ups contact Tru Taing.
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Some of the members on MBworld are buying camber arms through Lensolo. Only 4 more spots available. Email Len Carson at: leonard.carson@gmail.com
Fitments include:
W201 Chassis
190E 2.3 2.6 190D 2.2 2.5 Turbo 16V 84-93
W124 Chassis
300E/CE/TE 260E 300D 300D-Trb 300TD & Turbo 400E 500E E420 E500 E320 86-95 Sedan Coupe Cabriolet Wagon & 4-Mtcs
W202 Chassis
C220 C230 C280 C36 AMG C43 AMG 94-02
W203 Chassis
C230K C240 C32 AMG C55 AMG 03-06
W129 Chassis
300SL 500SL 600SL SL320 SL500 SL600 Convertible 90-02
W208 Chassis
CLK320 CLK430 CLK55 AMG 98-03 Coupe and Cabriolet
W210 Chassis
E320 E420 E430 E55 AMG 98-02 Sedan and Wagon
W209 Chassis
CLK320 CLK500 CLK55 AMG 03-05 Coupe Cabriolet
R170 Chassis
SLK230 SLK320 SLK32 AMG
Thanks,
TJMJR
Fitments include:
W201 Chassis
190E 2.3 2.6 190D 2.2 2.5 Turbo 16V 84-93
W124 Chassis
300E/CE/TE 260E 300D 300D-Trb 300TD & Turbo 400E 500E E420 E500 E320 86-95 Sedan Coupe Cabriolet Wagon & 4-Mtcs
W202 Chassis
C220 C230 C280 C36 AMG C43 AMG 94-02
W203 Chassis
C230K C240 C32 AMG C55 AMG 03-06
W129 Chassis
300SL 500SL 600SL SL320 SL500 SL600 Convertible 90-02
W208 Chassis
CLK320 CLK430 CLK55 AMG 98-03 Coupe and Cabriolet
W210 Chassis
E320 E420 E430 E55 AMG 98-02 Sedan and Wagon
W209 Chassis
CLK320 CLK500 CLK55 AMG 03-05 Coupe Cabriolet
R170 Chassis
SLK230 SLK320 SLK32 AMG
Thanks,
TJMJR
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Some of the members on MBworld are buying camber arms through Lensolo. Only 4 more spots available. Email Len Carson at: leonard.carson@gmail.com
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