Negative camber problem - adjust subframe and raise coilovers?
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Negative camber problem - adjust subframe and raise coilovers?
Just got the A6 back from the shop and after installing a new tie rod, the alignment showed minus 2.25 camber on the right and minus 1.25 on the left. Everything else was fine.
I suspected that I had a problem as my right front summer showed excessive wear on the inside tread (not to mention that my ES100's were very loud). I am a little pissed off as I had an alignment done last year and the shop said that everything was ok.
After much searching I found some possible solutions
1. K-mac kit - works but some people experience problems over time - loosening and noise
2. CPP adjustable uppers - works but many people complain of noise - potentially fixed with new kit that has rubber boots
3. Shift front sub-frame to equalize camber side to side - will this introduce other problems?
4. Raise the coilovers - should reduce negative camber
My current ride height on the front is approximately 25.7". I don't really want to raise the front but I figure that a raising a half inch and shifting the front sub-frame should equalize negative camber in the -1.5 range (factory sport spec?).
I just installed a new set of Goodyear GS-D3's and I don't want to compromise their life span by continuing to run too much camber.
Thoughts?
I suspected that I had a problem as my right front summer showed excessive wear on the inside tread (not to mention that my ES100's were very loud). I am a little pissed off as I had an alignment done last year and the shop said that everything was ok.
After much searching I found some possible solutions
1. K-mac kit - works but some people experience problems over time - loosening and noise
2. CPP adjustable uppers - works but many people complain of noise - potentially fixed with new kit that has rubber boots
3. Shift front sub-frame to equalize camber side to side - will this introduce other problems?
4. Raise the coilovers - should reduce negative camber
My current ride height on the front is approximately 25.7". I don't really want to raise the front but I figure that a raising a half inch and shifting the front sub-frame should equalize negative camber in the -1.5 range (factory sport spec?).
I just installed a new set of Goodyear GS-D3's and I don't want to compromise their life span by continuing to run too much camber.
Thoughts?
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Are your current camber measurements, R-2.25, L-1.25 at their respective adjustment limits?
If so, a subframe centering could equalize this extreme neg camber, but still it would not be acceptable for max tire life at -1.75 on each side.
Max tire life under street conditions requires zero camber, +/- zero each side. I have implimented successful solutions for the 44 chassis cars but, as yet have no BTDT on C5 suspensions.
You must either accept your average shop's sloppy tolerences and incompetence, or DIY.
Max tire life under street conditions requires zero camber, +/- zero each side. I have implimented successful solutions for the 44 chassis cars but, as yet have no BTDT on C5 suspensions.
You must either accept your average shop's sloppy tolerences and incompetence, or DIY.
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Camber not adjustable on C5 A6
The only way to adjust is to through the options that I listed.
Stock spec is camber of approximately -0.5 for stock suspension and -1.5 for sport suspension.
I am trying to get back to -1.5.
Stock spec is camber of approximately -0.5 for stock suspension and -1.5 for sport suspension.
I am trying to get back to -1.5.
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