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  1. 10-06-2016 10:58 AM #1
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    My two front tires look just like this.

     



    I assume you can guess why . . .

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    Who aligned that one? I assume it was aligned???
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    You like taking corners on two wheels?
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    mocho toe in
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    Simple. The shop that told me they could align it couldn't. As low as this car is slung, measuring is very difficult. I originally used a plumb bob to drop points to the garage floor, then measured between them, but the errors just stack up. A pair of toe plates was just delivered. How does 1" of toe sound to you? Need I ask? I didn't think so . . .
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    I just finished the toe-in and set it at 1/8". I haven't had time to drive it yet. The plates are 25-1/2" between measuring points, and my tires are 25" in diameter, so I didn't make any adjustment to the toe-in measurement.

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    Jack-how much castor/camber angle at king pins? And where does line thru king pin intersect tire patch?(wheel offset)

    How close is the spindle arm to the tire?
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    does the car self center after a turn ? i think you need more caster angle . which is common on these cars because of their nose bleed stance . happens on camaro clips too. low in front high in the rear. try some axle shims.
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    They should have written a song called Scrubbing the rubber away, of course that could mean a couple of things. Right.
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    Shine, I have 7 degrees of caster and 1/2 degree of negative camber. I can't use shims to change caster because it's a coil-over suspension. Also, further caster adjustment with the hairpins would cause interference with the tie rod. In any case, I think 7 degrees is adequate. It did center after a turn before, but that scrubbing due to the monster toe really messed it up.

    Jerry, the intersection of the kingpin center line with the tire patch is not ideal, but I don't have much I can do about that without buying new wheels, and that isn't going to happen right now.

    I'll know more after my test drive.

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    Jack, I run 7/8 degrees with 1/8 toe and never have a problem. But ya may consider a new set of tires. I get a deal on 135/145 or 165's if ya need a set.
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    Don, I just drove it several blocks, and it was an entirely different car to drive. I drove it hands off the wheel, and it didn't wander a bit. Easier to turn and steer. I didn't get a chance to test it at speed, though. I do think the steering box is set a bit tight. I'm running Nankang CX669 tire in 165/80R15. I may take you up on the offer after I get a chance for a bit more testing. I'll PM you then.
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    That's all I ever run Jack, Nankang cx series.
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    1" toe is sure a lot. We run 1/4" on the semis/concrete trucks with super singles in the front.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DA34GUY View Post
    That's all I ever run Jack, Nankang cx series.
    Yep, Don - you recommended them to me, and I really like them.
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