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Old Sep 1, 2002 | 11:33 AM
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Camber Adjustments

Need some help from you since this forum seems to possess excellent detailed knowledge on the Max's alignment stats. I recently installed the KYB adjustables w/Eibach springs. Since that time I had an alignment.

Here are the findings:

Caster: left-front is 2.3 and right-front is 2.8.

Camber: left-front is -1.4 and right-front is -1.3.

Toe: left-front 1/32" and right-front is 1/16", the total was 1/16".

My rear Camber: left-rear -1.3 and right-rear -1.2.

What are your recommendations as for the adjustments that need to be made?

Since the rear camber can't be adjusted is there like some shims that could be used to balance it?

Old Sep 1, 2002 | 12:42 PM
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Don't touch it!

Dont do a thing! It's perfect.

Your a little bit into the negative camber area, but thats only going to make you handle tighter. What I like about your readings is there extremely close to each other. -1.4 & -1.3 Thats very good!

As long as your toe is set correctly, which it is at 1/16 total your tires will wear just fine. Don't be alarmed that your out of spec on the negative camber. Rotate your tires every 4 - 6 months, depending on your mileage and enjoy the extra bite you'll get on curves with your settings.
Old Sep 1, 2002 | 12:45 PM
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Re: Don't touch it!

Originally posted by njmaxseltd
Rotate your tires every 4 - 6 months, depending on your mileage and enjoy the extra bite you'll get on curves with your settings.
But, that negative camber that gives you bite in turns can hurt you at the strip. The negative camber makes your static contact patch smaller. This means less traction off the line.

Don't worry about it, just remember that it's a triple edged sword.
Old Sep 1, 2002 | 03:28 PM
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Agreed - leave it alone. All left & right numbers are perfectly close. Now if you're planning something special...
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