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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Alignment in OC?

Well I finally got the right height where I want it or at least very very close and now I want to get it aligned as close as I can to stock to prolong tire wear (I really dont care about performance.. its an E Class).

Is it true almost nothing can be done about the negative rear camber? Thats what I'm most worried about.. won't it toast my rear tires in short order?

Anyways, I'm looking for a shop in the OC thats used to working on modded E Classes. Id go to the dealer but I dont think they would be the best for a lowered car..

I was told by the tire shop that running high pressure (40psi) would prolong the tire wear. I havent touched the pressures since I got the rims so I'm sure the shop set it to 40 and its still there. Is that bad? What should I run?
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by W Cole
Well I finally got the right height where I want it or at least very very close and now I want to get it aligned as close as I can to stock to prolong tire wear (I really dont care about performance.. its an E Class).

Is it true almost nothing can be done about the negative rear camber? Thats what I'm most worried about.. won't it toast my rear tires in short order?

Anyways, I'm looking for a shop in the OC thats used to working on modded E Classes. Id go to the dealer but I dont think they would be the best for a lowered car..

I was told by the tire shop that running high pressure (40psi) would prolong the tire wear. I havent touched the pressures since I got the rims so I'm sure the shop set it to 40 and its still there. Is that bad? What should I run?


Grand Prix Tire on Newport blvd in Costa Mesa....Talk to Burge

or

Glenns Alignment in Costa Mesa

Both are good

Glenns used to set up my Porsches ..

The Rear Camber is NOT adjustable so if you want to adjust it one must either install a camber kit aka K Mac or install a set of adjustable rear camber arms
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Thanks for the info. Ive had bas expieriences with grand prix in the past. Treated me very poorly, Ill check out Glenns. Thanks.
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