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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: X4MGS on 27 January 2011, 11:14

Title: Wheel Alignment adjustment measurements....
Post by: X4MGS on 27 January 2011, 11:14: Ok... Just been to get a couple of new treads for the little lady as she has scrubbed a set of Khumo's in the last few months...

It seems to be that after lowering the Suspension the toe and camber is out of kilter and has brought this wear on quicker...

The Guys I use for tyres, have had a 4 wheel laser alignment ramp fitted at a cost of £40K... But the software that is supplied with it, only has factory settings on the system... So they can set it up but only for Ex-factory... They don't seem to be able to adjust it for cars that are lower than factory heights from the software provided.

Is there anyone or anywhere that has an adjustment table for correct settings for lowered cars?

I am running an 8V Digi with Eibach 30-40mm lower springs on G60 OEM struts....

Any help greatly appreciated!!
Title: Re: Wheel Alignment adjustment measurements....
Post by: Wayne on 27 January 2011, 11:23: I have always stayed at factory settings even if lowered.
Title: Re: Wheel Alignment adjustment measurements....
Post by: X4MGS on 27 January 2011, 11:32: Quote from: Wayne on 27 January 2011, 11:23
I have always stayed at factory settings even if lowered.

How do you find tyre wear?

Mine were completely scrubbed on the inner's...
Title: Re: Wheel Alignment adjustment measurements....
Post by: Wayne on 27 January 2011, 11:49: Quote from: X4MGS on 27 January 2011, 11:32
Quote from: Wayne on 27 January 2011, 11:23
I have always stayed at factory settings even if lowered.

How do you find tyre wear?

Mine were completely scrubbed on the inner's...

Never had any issues, the mk3 from memory had a touch more camber but tracking was set parallel and they seemed to wear fine.
Title: Re: Wheel Alignment adjustment measurements....
Post by: Mr Blue on 28 January 2011, 12:38: ive had mine adjusted to factory by tt-shop and its quite low! Handling and tyre ware have been spot on. appox 50 quid
Title: Re: Wheel Alignment adjustment measurements....
Post by: the_stink on 28 January 2011, 13:04: i always go to Protyre for any alignment, I think Dh did post up a while ago some camber settings / alignment as well if you wanted to adjust it from factory settings.
Title: Re: Wheel Alignment adjustment measurements....
Post by: X4MGS on 28 January 2011, 14:07: Quote from: the_stink on 28 January 2011, 13:04
i always go to Protyre for any alignment, I think Dh did post up a while ago some camber settings / alignment as well if you wanted to adjust it from factory settings.

Thanks Stink...

Just found some other info about it & armed with all this printed out went down so see the Guys I use....

Feck Me they can't do it!! £40K on a machine that can't cope with a 15" alloy with wheel arches.... Fecking Useless!!

Rather Peed off now!!
Title: Re: Wheel Alignment adjustment measurements....
Post by: walchy01 on 30 January 2011, 17:05: Hi mate

Try PLM automotive in Sheffield off abbeydale Rd, I asked him the other day for you, it does lowered cars he told me all about it, sounds just like what u need.....
0114 250 9595 that's his number he is called Pete....
Hope u get it sorted.....