Suspension setup.

[tinman]

But you don't want your wheels bolt upright.

You want your front wheels to camber in very slightly. Thats why there is a position which i quoted in my last posting.

As far as we can tell the camber is designed to create an equal pushing force on both sides of your front wheels.

This force then compensate for any minor inaccuracies in your steering setup. Otherwise, you'll drive down the road continually making minor adjustments to your steering.

I don't doubt that you want a car with front wheels that are bolt upright. Indeed I think you are quite sincere. I just prefer my front to be set up as VW specified.

Regards,
Tin

[tinman]

I'm sure you'll find VW specifies something closer to 35' +-20'.

If you want a garage to avoid - BMW main dealers charge 250!?!

Regards,
Tinman

[karmakanix]

bolt upright is great for motorways etc, angled is great for cornering, the balance for tyrewear and handling is normally cambered in slightly so that when cornering the tyre doesn't go to positive camber, thus promoting slide. I remain unconvinced by spirit level approach (except as a rough setting after a rebuild) as you are gambling on your body work etc being aligned 100%. having the job done on a proper rig usually entails the measurements being taken from the hub centres, guaranteeing a true setting (assuming the adjuster knows what he is doing).