Camber adjustment on car w/ lowering links
08-06-2009, 02:08 PM
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Camber adjustment on car w/ lowering links
Hey guys, I'm about to have my 4 wheel alignment done.
In addition, they are going to adjust my camber. I've been burning through rear tires like crazy and they seem to go bald quicker on the inside of the tire.
My car is lowered on links. Thought I'd ask, anyone else had their camber adjusted? I've heard that no kit is needed but there is still a way to adjust. I have a 2002 S430.
In addition, they are going to adjust my camber. I've been burning through rear tires like crazy and they seem to go bald quicker on the inside of the tire.
My car is lowered on links. Thought I'd ask, anyone else had their camber adjusted? I've heard that no kit is needed but there is still a way to adjust. I have a 2002 S430.
08-06-2009, 06:51 PM
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Hey guys, I'm about to have my 4 wheel alignment done.
In addition, they are going to adjust my camber. I've been burning through rear tires like crazy and they seem to go bald quicker on the inside of the tire.
My car is lowered on links. Thought I'd ask, anyone else had their camber adjusted? I've heard that no kit is needed but there is still a way to adjust. I have a 2002 S430.
In addition, they are going to adjust my camber. I've been burning through rear tires like crazy and they seem to go bald quicker on the inside of the tire.
My car is lowered on links. Thought I'd ask, anyone else had their camber adjusted? I've heard that no kit is needed but there is still a way to adjust. I have a 2002 S430.
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08-14-2009, 01:01 AM
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08-14-2009, 09:37 AM
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Be careful with K-Mac
My ex crew chief, who now races BMW's "sorry guys", bought all 3 K-Mac kits for his 5 series. Street, Off raod, and competition. Of the three, he said the first two were JUNK in quality. The competition was good, but road like a mac track, solid bushing design. Good luck with your headache, but be for warned about K-Mac.
Oh, and they are a roayl PITA to install.
My ex crew chief, who now races BMW's "sorry guys", bought all 3 K-Mac kits for his 5 series. Street, Off raod, and competition. Of the three, he said the first two were JUNK in quality. The competition was good, but road like a mac track, solid bushing design. Good luck with your headache, but be for warned about K-Mac.
Oh, and they are a roayl PITA to install.
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Be careful with K-Mac
My ex crew chief, who now races BMW's "sorry guys", bought all 3 K-Mac kits for his 5 series. Street, Off raod, and competition. Of the three, he said the first two were JUNK in quality. The competition was good, but road like a mac track, solid bushing design. Good luck with your headache, but be for warned about K-Mac.
Oh, and they are a roayl PITA to install.
My ex crew chief, who now races BMW's "sorry guys", bought all 3 K-Mac kits for his 5 series. Street, Off raod, and competition. Of the three, he said the first two were JUNK in quality. The competition was good, but road like a mac track, solid bushing design. Good luck with your headache, but be for warned about K-Mac.
Oh, and they are a roayl PITA to install.
they are like 500bucks each.. kinda pricey...
08-23-2009, 04:38 AM
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links from www.adjustableairride.com
it can go lower....mucch much lower
con: tires only last few months hehehehe..
the negative camber is killing my tires fast...
it can go lower....mucch much lower
con: tires only last few months hehehehe..
the negative camber is killing my tires fast...
08-25-2009, 11:09 PM
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There are a new set of camber arms out there now from what I've heard from my customers. If you go to ebay and type in "Mercedes Camber Arms" they should pop up. hope that helps.
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09-16-2009, 08:47 PM
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Yeah bump this. Just got my 4 wheels aligned and I definitely have some camber issues. Matter of fact, some of the individual sides camber differently.
I hope there is a good kit out there to help correct. I'm burning through tires like crazy!
I hope there is a good kit out there to help correct. I'm burning through tires like crazy!
09-16-2009, 11:25 PM
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i doubt it.. on the w220.. there's a big solid arm (lower) from the hub to the subframe..
the strut are mounted on that...so if that arm is adjustable its not going to be rigid/strong enough to support the weight...
although they could make upper control arm to be adjustable. or adjustable control arm boltS?.. but i haven't see that yet..
drive it in "Sport" suspension mode..
just make sure the toes are in specs..
you guys tires don't last that long..imagine my tires condition with my ddrop..
09-17-2009, 12:39 AM
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i doubt it.. on the w220.. there's a big solid arm (lower) from the hub to the subframe..
the strut are mounted on that...so if that arm is adjustable its not going to be rigid/strong enough to support the weight...
although they could make upper control arm to be adjustable. or adjustable control arm boltS?.. but i haven't see that yet..
drive it in "Sport" suspension mode..
just make sure the toes are in specs..
you guys tires don't last that long..imagine my tires condition with my ddrop..
the strut are mounted on that...so if that arm is adjustable its not going to be rigid/strong enough to support the weight...
although they could make upper control arm to be adjustable. or adjustable control arm boltS?.. but i haven't see that yet..
drive it in "Sport" suspension mode..
just make sure the toes are in specs..
you guys tires don't last that long..imagine my tires condition with my ddrop..
09-17-2009, 04:29 AM
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hhhahhah.. different guy.. i still have my s55..
the other guy had a silver s500..sold it and got sl500..sl63 rear bumper conversion and vip vr01 wheel...check it out at sonicms post @ mymbonline.com .sl500 vip vr01
09-17-2009, 09:25 AM
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