tina298 Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 hiisome of you may know ive got the wrc rep (tof)i have a problem with the front wheels, not sure how to discribe it but they seem to be on a slant, tilt, towing in...it has been the same with all the alloys ive had on it, on it at the moment are 17" team dynamic monzaive took it to a few garages they say its not the tracking, but no one seems to knowany idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiz Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 (edited) I'm, presuming you lowered the car using shorter springs ??If so you have to adjust the camber at the wishbone which you cant cos its non adjustable unless you spend money on something like area 6 lower arms... Edited June 5, 2010 by Squiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 You need to clarify if you're talking about toe or camber. Both have different causes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tina298 Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 I'm, presuming you lowered the car using shorter springs ??If so you have to adjust the camber at the wishbone which you cant cos its non adjustable unless you spend money on something like area 6 lower arms... its got coilovers shocks on it, they were on when i had the car, so i think these can be adjusted, or is it the wishbone that needs doing sorry i have no idea im a women You need to clarify if you're talking about toe or camber. Both have different causes. i think camber, as the top of the wheel is under the wheel arch and the bottom is sticking out, both front wheels are the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiz Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Yes its camber is wrong cos the shocks have lowered the carand altered the geometry.only option is to put up with tyre wear on inner edge or to fit adjustable camber wishbones.Area 6 are the only company i know od off hand that make emHeres a link to themhttp://area-six.co.uk/Adjustable%20Camber%...sion%20Arms.htm Or wind the shocks back up till you get to original height and camber settings maybe ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tina298 Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 Yes its camber is wrong cos the shocks have lowered the carand altered the geometry.only option is to put up with tyre wear on inner edge or to fit adjustable camber wishbones.Area 6 are the only company i know od off hand that make emHeres a link to themhttp://area-six.co.uk/Adjustable%20Camber%...sion%20Arms.htm Or wind the shocks back up till you get to original height and camber settings maybe ?? nice to finally find out whats wrong with the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tez162003 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 you can diy a set of wishobnes to correct camber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiz Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Yep ...Grind the rivets off that hold ball joint onthen slot the original holes and use bolts when refixing But Im thinking she may not have the tools ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tina298 Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 you can diy a set of wishobnes to correct camber. my partner wil give it a try but need more info on how its dun Yep ...Grind the rivets off that hold ball joint onthen slot the original holes and use bolts when refixing But Im thinking she may not have the tools ? got loads of tools heremy partner says need more info, not sure on what u mean by slot the original holes nfo step by step wud be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apnea Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Keep it, people pay good money for camber. http://uploader.ws/upload/200611/golf2_G60_39.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 nice to finally find out whats wrong with the car What's wrong is you've lowered the car far too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tina298 Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 nice to finally find out whats wrong with the car What's wrong is you've lowered the car far too much. ive not lowererd the car it was like it wen i got it, as its got coilovers on shud be able to higher it nar, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Ok, I re-phrase. What is wrong is the car has been lowered too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 diy'ing the arms to adjust the camber involves moving the ball joint in anywhere from 10-15mm,this of course needs to be measured accurately otherwise you could end up making it worse. or to do it proper you'll need adjustable top mounts or adjustable bottom arms as said above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Just out of interest how far have you dropped? Ive dropped 50mm on my MK6 escort with coilovers and I only have 16s, everytime I've had my car digitally tracked I've been well within the camber limits. If you haven't dropped much it may not be the camber although it does sound like it but I'm surprised the garages you've been to haven't advised you of such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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