Possible to align slammed W210?
01-05-2014, 03:06 PM
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Possible to align slammed W210?
Hey everyone, I was wondering what is needed to align a slammed W210. I dealt with some really arrogant guys at a local alignment shop that laughed when I asked them if I could do anything to adjust camber at all. I really want a proper alignment so I stop shredding through my tires.
With me being impatient, I ended up getting work done by these guys, who didn't tell me until they were already working on my car that camber couldn't be adjusted. Below are the specs they gave me, showing me that they basically did nothing.
Alignment by fbaladad, on Flickr
I understand that there are eccentric bolts I can use for the fronts, but is there any other way to get them close to reasonable specs? Also, I will be buying rear camber arms from ghostrider here on the forums
With me being impatient, I ended up getting work done by these guys, who didn't tell me until they were already working on my car that camber couldn't be adjusted. Below are the specs they gave me, showing me that they basically did nothing.
Alignment by fbaladad, on Flickr
I understand that there are eccentric bolts I can use for the fronts, but is there any other way to get them close to reasonable specs? Also, I will be buying rear camber arms from ghostrider here on the forums
01-05-2014, 05:47 PM
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You have to buy eccentric bolts for the frontend. No way around it as far as I can see....
It's what I did in the end anyways!
It may not even be enough for your car though, proper slammed.... But you'll have to try!
Adjustable camber-arms in the rearend is the way to go aswell. The toe-in is adjustable but if the car is low enough the adjustment wont be enough... So you'll have to buy adjustable camber-arms if you are out of luck! hehe =)
It's what I did in the end anyways!
It may not even be enough for your car though, proper slammed.... But you'll have to try!
Adjustable camber-arms in the rearend is the way to go aswell. The toe-in is adjustable but if the car is low enough the adjustment wont be enough... So you'll have to buy adjustable camber-arms if you are out of luck! hehe =)
01-06-2014, 01:15 AM
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You have to buy eccentric bolts for the frontend. No way around it as far as I can see....
It's what I did in the end anyways!
It may not even be enough for your car though, proper slammed.... But you'll have to try!
Adjustable camber-arms in the rearend is the way to go aswell. The toe-in is adjustable but if the car is low enough the adjustment wont be enough... So you'll have to buy adjustable camber-arms if you are out of luck! hehe =)
It's what I did in the end anyways!
It may not even be enough for your car though, proper slammed.... But you'll have to try!
Adjustable camber-arms in the rearend is the way to go aswell. The toe-in is adjustable but if the car is low enough the adjustment wont be enough... So you'll have to buy adjustable camber-arms if you are out of luck! hehe =)
And I'm actually in the process of buying a pair of rear camber arms. I'll let you guys know when it all comes together
01-06-2014, 03:42 AM
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YES YOU CAN FIX IT RIGHT THE 1ST TIME (BOTH FRONT AND REAR) WITH K-MAC
Ex-factory there is only front and rear Toe adjustment for virtually all Mercedes 1968 to current models.
We saw the need therefore to manufacture precisely adjustable front Camber and Caster bushing kits with twice the adjustment range of these basic one setting offset bolts.
Then for the rear Camber adjuster kits that unlike upper adjustable arms do not move the top of the tire outwards when adjusting to resolve premature inner edge wear which is an important factor to prevent tires scuffing out fenders if wide profile tires/rims fitted.
Other advantage with K-MAC rear kits - unlike spherical bearings used in these upper arms kits, there is no harsh metal to metal contact and 20 years of proven design - there's certainly no squeaks.
Also all K-MAC rear Camber adjusters include extra Toe adjustment which is essential to compensate accurately for the new Camber facility.
The K-MAC patented design front kits replace the 4 main suspension bushes - the unique design doubles the load bearing area thereby increasing wear life and also steering and braking response.
Similar design is used for the 4 main rear K-MAC bushings.
Result is precise single wrench front and rear (ongoing) adjustment to return vehicle to factory specs to improve traction and resolve costly inner edge tire wear through altering height, fitting wide profile tires, load carrying, curb knock damage and/or the advantage of being able to alter specs on track days.
Ex-factory there is only front and rear Toe adjustment for virtually all Mercedes 1968 to current models.
We saw the need therefore to manufacture precisely adjustable front Camber and Caster bushing kits with twice the adjustment range of these basic one setting offset bolts.
Then for the rear Camber adjuster kits that unlike upper adjustable arms do not move the top of the tire outwards when adjusting to resolve premature inner edge wear which is an important factor to prevent tires scuffing out fenders if wide profile tires/rims fitted.
Other advantage with K-MAC rear kits - unlike spherical bearings used in these upper arms kits, there is no harsh metal to metal contact and 20 years of proven design - there's certainly no squeaks.
Also all K-MAC rear Camber adjusters include extra Toe adjustment which is essential to compensate accurately for the new Camber facility.
The K-MAC patented design front kits replace the 4 main suspension bushes - the unique design doubles the load bearing area thereby increasing wear life and also steering and braking response.
Similar design is used for the 4 main rear K-MAC bushings.
Result is precise single wrench front and rear (ongoing) adjustment to return vehicle to factory specs to improve traction and resolve costly inner edge tire wear through altering height, fitting wide profile tires, load carrying, curb knock damage and/or the advantage of being able to alter specs on track days.
01-06-2014, 02:08 PM
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The worst specs on my alignment were toe. Was scary to drive. A combination of the bad toe and worn rear subframe bushings was really scary, especially in the rain.
01-06-2014, 10:24 PM
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YES YOU CAN FIX IT RIGHT THE 1ST TIME (BOTH FRONT AND REAR) WITH K-MAC
Ex-factory there is only front and rear Toe adjustment for virtually all Mercedes 1968 to current models.
We saw the need therefore to manufacture precisely adjustable front Camber and Caster bushing kits with twice the adjustment range of these basic one setting offset bolts.
Then for the rear Camber adjuster kits that unlike upper adjustable arms do not move the top of the tire outwards when adjusting to resolve premature inner edge wear which is an important factor to prevent tires scuffing out fenders if wide profile tires/rims fitted.
Other advantage with K-MAC rear kits - unlike spherical bearings used in these upper arms kits, there is no harsh metal to metal contact and 20 years of proven design - there's certainly no squeaks.
Also all K-MAC rear Camber adjusters include extra Toe adjustment which is essential to compensate accurately for the new Camber facility.
The K-MAC patented design front kits replace the 4 main suspension bushes - the unique design doubles the load bearing area thereby increasing wear life and also steering and braking response.
Similar design is used for the 4 main rear K-MAC bushings.
Result is precise single wrench front and rear (ongoing) adjustment to return vehicle to factory specs to improve traction and resolve costly inner edge tire wear through altering height, fitting wide profile tires, load carrying, curb knock damage and/or the advantage of being able to alter specs on track days.
Ex-factory there is only front and rear Toe adjustment for virtually all Mercedes 1968 to current models.
We saw the need therefore to manufacture precisely adjustable front Camber and Caster bushing kits with twice the adjustment range of these basic one setting offset bolts.
Then for the rear Camber adjuster kits that unlike upper adjustable arms do not move the top of the tire outwards when adjusting to resolve premature inner edge wear which is an important factor to prevent tires scuffing out fenders if wide profile tires/rims fitted.
Other advantage with K-MAC rear kits - unlike spherical bearings used in these upper arms kits, there is no harsh metal to metal contact and 20 years of proven design - there's certainly no squeaks.
Also all K-MAC rear Camber adjusters include extra Toe adjustment which is essential to compensate accurately for the new Camber facility.
The K-MAC patented design front kits replace the 4 main suspension bushes - the unique design doubles the load bearing area thereby increasing wear life and also steering and braking response.
Similar design is used for the 4 main rear K-MAC bushings.
Result is precise single wrench front and rear (ongoing) adjustment to return vehicle to factory specs to improve traction and resolve costly inner edge tire wear through altering height, fitting wide profile tires, load carrying, curb knock damage and/or the advantage of being able to alter specs on track days.
How bad was your toe? I thought mine was horrible until they handed me the results.
