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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: philstar on 05 January 2017, 13:26

Title: Suspension settings
Post by: philstar on 05 January 2017, 13:26

I have an '88 16V fitted with Eibach Pro lowering springs (E8509-140) which gives a 20mm drop.

I have Eibach shims to go on the rear - I want to return the car to the original camber and tracking settings that it was at prior to installing the lowering springs.

Does anybody know which numbers I need to align, or should I get the car measured at a garage first then calculate from those measurements and fit afterwards?

I only ask as I have the rear stub axles off at the moment (disassembled to do both rear wheel bearings) so if I can put the shims on now rather than have to strip it all down again that would be lovely.

I have adjustable cam bolts for the front - these will obviously be set at the garage when I get the suspension set up.

Where can I find the original suspension settings for the 16V? Camber, caster and tracking for front and rear?

Title: Re: Suspension settings
Post by: lemski on 05 January 2017, 13:30

Go to a tyre place and ask them if they can print off tge settings for factory spec on a 16v. Its what theyd use when tracking ot any way.