Alignment numbers after drop and new wheels
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Alignment numbers after drop and new wheels
So after getting schooled by Vic that I need to do an alignment after the new wheels were put on I took some picture of the process in which lasers were used. The car was out of whack and they were only able to fix the toe and told me to go to the dealership for the Camber and Caster.
Let me know you thoughts....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cerfboy/7510568872/http://www.flickr.com/photos/cerfboy/7510568872/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/cerfboy/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cerfboy/7510570074/http://www.flickr.com/photos/cerfboy/7510570074/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/cerfboy/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cerfboy/7510570752/http://www.flickr.com/photos/cerfboy/7510570752/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/cerfboy/, on Flickr
Let me know you thoughts....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cerfboy/7510568872/http://www.flickr.com/photos/cerfboy/7510568872/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/cerfboy/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cerfboy/7510570074/http://www.flickr.com/photos/cerfboy/7510570074/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/cerfboy/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cerfboy/7510570752/http://www.flickr.com/photos/cerfboy/7510570752/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/cerfboy/, on Flickr
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The shop I took it to today actually did the toe for free because they felt bad that they could finish the job...
The ride feels better now too....
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Think of Toe as look from a birds eye view down on your tires and see them not aligned correctly front and rear (one tire not facing the same direction or more). What is created is a dragging effect as you drive the car creating the scrubbing. Negative camber is actually wanted for more spirited tracking and driving in turns.
We dont have camber adjustments on these cars. You can buy camber bolts if you choose and serge can install them. Where did you go to align the car?
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Its the drop.... and -2.1 and -1.9 camber is not bad at all for your drop. Toe is the main reason for tire wear. My tires were scrubbing after my drop and it wasnt due to negative camber but due to toe.
Think of Toe as look from a birds eye view down on your tires and see them not aligned correctly front and rear (one tire not facing the same direction or more). What is created is a dragging effect as you drive the car creating the scrubbing. Negative camber is actually wanted for more spirited tracking and driving in turns.
We dont have camber adjustments on these cars. You can buy camber bolts if you choose and serge can install them. Where did you go to align the car?
Think of Toe as look from a birds eye view down on your tires and see them not aligned correctly front and rear (one tire not facing the same direction or more). What is created is a dragging effect as you drive the car creating the scrubbing. Negative camber is actually wanted for more spirited tracking and driving in turns.
We dont have camber adjustments on these cars. You can buy camber bolts if you choose and serge can install them. Where did you go to align the car?
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FF. W212 E63 M156 non-pano 18" P2 ParkT NightV (gone but will be missed).
Sounds like dealership is the only place to go for alignment. They are probably going to twist my arm when it comes to price for the service since they have the monopoly on aligning our cars.
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FF. W212 E63 M156 non-pano 18" P2 ParkT NightV (gone but will be missed).
That's a relief to hear.
