October Discussion Thread
#107
10-02-2009, 10:18 PM
ya you should be ok for wear. toe is more important than camber - you want it as close to 0 as possible. also, they should do a better of job of making your left and right side even.
#108
10-02-2009, 10:53 PM
http://www.slickcar.com/info_what_is_camber.asp
Positive Camber
When the bottom of the tire is more inwards and the top is out, that is referred to as positive camber. Positive camber wears the outside of the tires at a rapid rate.Positive camber is generally the result of a bad alignment or wearing ball joint. A camber kit is not usually required for this because replacing the faulty part and realignment generally pulls everything into spec. One time a camber kit will be needed for positive camber is when the vehicles ride height is raised. When it is raised, it puts stress on the top ball joint because the wheels lifting motion conflicts with the ball joint position therefore pushing it to the side. With an adjustable camber kit, this is corrected by sliding the ball joint back inwards, towards the motor, to bring the wheel back into spec.
Positive Camber
When the bottom of the tire is more inwards and the top is out, that is referred to as positive camber. Positive camber wears the outside of the tires at a rapid rate.Positive camber is generally the result of a bad alignment or wearing ball joint. A camber kit is not usually required for this because replacing the faulty part and realignment generally pulls everything into spec. One time a camber kit will be needed for positive camber is when the vehicles ride height is raised. When it is raised, it puts stress on the top ball joint because the wheels lifting motion conflicts with the ball joint position therefore pushing it to the side. With an adjustable camber kit, this is corrected by sliding the ball joint back inwards, towards the motor, to bring the wheel back into spec.
#111
10-02-2009, 11:28 PM
I'd take it back. They were probably just lazy. Is your ball joint still maxed out? With those shims on there, they should bring it back in so you're not running positive camber. Everyone has their opinion, but I try to shoot for the factory alignment specs:
-0.42 Front (-0.5 for 17's and 18's)
-1.25 Rear
But I'm just picky like that!
Your front Camber numbers that you posted before with the shims installed (and they didn't adjust because they were scared of aftermarket stuff) are about the same as your latest alignment. Bogus if you ask me!
-0.42 Front (-0.5 for 17's and 18's)
-1.25 Rear
But I'm just picky like that!
Your front Camber numbers that you posted before with the shims installed (and they didn't adjust because they were scared of aftermarket stuff) are about the same as your latest alignment. Bogus if you ask me!
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10-03-2009, 10:12 AM
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#117
10-03-2009, 11:29 AM
sure is gorgeous out. been up since 8:30 w00t. went helmet shopping, made some vids, got car washed, took some pics. uploading now but h00ters in 30 so might post later.
#119
10-03-2009, 06:37 PM
Today was definitely a gorgeous day. I went to a matinee movie with Montanna and then I came home and washed my car 
#120
10-03-2009, 07:06 PM
helmet shopping, made videos in the car, got car washed, took pics, lunch at h00ters, more helmet shopping, took friend to discount tire, nap, dinner now then urban flats for cougars and finally beach bars.