CAMBER and CASTER QUESTION
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CAMBER and CASTER QUESTION
Good day! Not a specific W209 question. I have a negative camber in my front since i installed the coilovers. Do i need the whole kit to fix the problem...
Or can i get away with just the bolt?
ALSO, my front tyre rubs on the fender when im turning on an angle, would a caster kit solve that problem? Thanks for any info. I also posted a similar thread on the E section but im hoping for more info. Thanks guys!
Or can i get away with just the bolt?
ALSO, my front tyre rubs on the fender when im turning on an angle, would a caster kit solve that problem? Thanks for any info. I also posted a similar thread on the E section but im hoping for more info. Thanks guys!
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ALSO, my front tyre rubs on the fender when im turning on an angle, would a caster kit solve that problem? Thanks for any info. I also posted a similar thread on the E section but im hoping for more info. Thanks guys![/QUOTE]
Hey Bejay, I have a similar irritation on mine, I have 19's. The OD of the tire is larger plus I'm sure you have a descent width tire .
The good news is that there is really nothing behind the felt cover on the wheel well. I was going to modify the panel with fiberglass strips or plastic mounts and anchor or hold in the felt cover- to create more room for the tire. On mine it does not hit anything solid or fender just the felt cover.
Either of the two will not solve the rubbing in front. It will take care of the excessive camber as low as you seem to have it. That will also help with your tire wear. Do that after you have decided on the ride height you are satisfied with. I would personally go with the kit because it looks like you have lowered it quite a bit and it is the proper mechanical solution IMHO, 2cents.
Hey Bejay, I have a similar irritation on mine, I have 19's. The OD of the tire is larger plus I'm sure you have a descent width tire .
The good news is that there is really nothing behind the felt cover on the wheel well. I was going to modify the panel with fiberglass strips or plastic mounts and anchor or hold in the felt cover- to create more room for the tire. On mine it does not hit anything solid or fender just the felt cover. Either of the two will not solve the rubbing in front. It will take care of the excessive camber as low as you seem to have it. That will also help with your tire wear. Do that after you have decided on the ride height you are satisfied with. I would personally go with the kit because it looks like you have lowered it quite a bit and it is the proper mechanical solution IMHO, 2cents.
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Thanks for the input Hanzi! We raised the front about 1.5cm and it solve a bit of the camber issue but totally eliminated the "fender rubbing on an angle ussue". Youre right, i reckon i still need to get the whole kit to fix the camber.
