New User with my w204 c63. Camber issues
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New User with my w204 c63. Camber issues
Good Day fellows mb lovers.
Iam newbie to this forum. Iam from South Africa that drives a 2008 C63 AMG. The car is pretty stock for now besides some window tints red painted calipers and lowered slightly.
I have a slight issue with the camber that I would like to pull straight as possible after I lowered it. Any suggestions wold be great.
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yes iv hered that too. I guess camber adjusting bolts are the best way just need a few reviews from guys that have fitted them. I noticed they quite cheap on ebay.
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Camber adjusting bolts allow you to increase or decrease camber/caster by a "small" fixed amount only. These bolts are not ideal for adjusting alignment and good luck finding an alignment tech that really understands how to use them to best advantage.
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So what do you suggest? any other ways to get around this?
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K-Mac makes adjustable camber/caster bushings if you feel you really need them. I would try an alignment shop to see if they can get you close enough with the camber bolts first. Is your car pulling to the right?
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Its not realy pulling badly its fairly straight but standing infront of the car you can see the negative camber as the bottom of the tire pushing out. I will time some pics and most it up 😊
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Great looking car and welcome, I am also from SA, JHB
Go for the revised camber bolts from Mercedes first, I had a similar problem with my car but after my local dealership installed the revised camber bolts at the front, the problem was eliminated
Go for the revised camber bolts from Mercedes first, I had a similar problem with my car but after my local dealership installed the revised camber bolts at the front, the problem was eliminated
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Cohen thank you buddy. I will give my dealer a call on monday. What suspension do you have in your car?
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The camber bolts may be used to help the car steer straight ahead, without much pull, on a level road surface. They will not reduce total camber very much and I don't think they will adjust camber enough to bring a lowered car back into OEM spec.
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I agree with Mort,
If you are lowered, it may be difficult to bring it back 100% to factory spec, but it will get you close.
The OEM Camber bolts (front) only allow unto 1.5 Degrees +/- if i remember correctly, not a whole lot, but should be sufficient. An aftermarket option are available from SPC. They allow up to 1.75 degrees, so a bit more adjustability. I purchased the SPC set, will be installing this week.
For the rears, there are aftermarket adjustable camber arms that will allow you to adjust the camber without issue.
If you are lowered, it may be difficult to bring it back 100% to factory spec, but it will get you close.
The OEM Camber bolts (front) only allow unto 1.5 Degrees +/- if i remember correctly, not a whole lot, but should be sufficient. An aftermarket option are available from SPC. They allow up to 1.75 degrees, so a bit more adjustability. I purchased the SPC set, will be installing this week.
For the rears, there are aftermarket adjustable camber arms that will allow you to adjust the camber without issue.
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Thanx guys your input much appreciated. I come from e90 m3 and wasnt realy so clued up with merc. But realy enjoying the c63 plenty of raw power. Like theres no end to its delivery of power.
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Kris going from memory I think the camber bolts only allow + or - 0.3* (20 minutes) of adjustment. So pretty minimal amount of adjustment.
OP review some of the old posts by roadtalontsi for some good alignment hints and explanation.
OP review some of the old posts by roadtalontsi for some good alignment hints and explanation.
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Do you have any links buddy? I would realy like to get closes to standard spec as possible kind regards
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Here is one of the threads I mentioned and think the info in it may help you sort out your alignment issues.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...problem-2.html
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These are the bolts I ordered. They advertise 1.75 Degrees, so if you are correct Mort, these camber bolts offer much more ability to adjust the front camber on our cars.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-SPC-Pef...902781&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-SPC-Pef...902781&vxp=mtr
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Kris let me know how you make out with those. If they allow that much adjustment that is huge over the MB bolts. Those bolts adjust at the upper mounting bolt to the strut and the OEM bolts adjust at the inner lower control arm location. They are cheaper as well. The only thing I question is the mounting surface of the strut will no longer be flat with the spindle for the lower mounting bolts. Think that will cause a problem or weakness? The strut on the C63 does not mount to the spindle the same way as the one in the online picture. The lower mounting bolts will now meet the strut mounting plates at an angle and the mounting surface will no longer be flush with the spindle.
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ya your looking at around 20 minutes of adjustment with the use of mb adjustment bolts. That strut adjustment cambolt is interesting. Let us know how it turns out. It's a little on the cheap side but as long as it fits flush and the bolt is actually strong it should work.
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I had them repainted buddy and new decals. Now i clean them every time car get washed. I ordered those blotts from my mb dealer il have them fitted once they arrive and will give updates.
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Alignment and camber adjustment is on of those things, you can never find a sweet spot. If it is pulling straight, stay off it or not you will be hopping from garage to garage... I am just saying from experience.