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Macca
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 Posted - 21 Aug 2009 : 8:45:55 PM
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Hey guys my VN Calais has a Camber problem and is chewing up the inside tread on my tyres i am wondering if i need a Camber Kit , New Struts or is there an adjustment i can make to fix it cheers =)
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lemusa
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Posted - 21 Aug 2009 : 10:58:46 PM
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give it a 6" lift! thatl straighten it
But seriously, I think camber kits are the way to go, i assume its lowered |
Just be thankful you got two legs to stand on and hands to grab sh*t with! |
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VNSVLE
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Posted - 22 Aug 2009 : 10:05:32 AM
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Scrubbing front or rear?? Has it got in independent rear suspension??
Sorry just re-read your post and you make mention of struts so I am going to assume front end troubles.
Has it had a wheel alignment recently?? If not i would suggest getting one to start with. If you have to much toe out it will scrub the inside of your tyres. If you have had one recently or your car is lowered I would suggest getting a set of adjustable strut tops in which you will need another wheel alignment anyway. Kmac seem to be the choice in these from what I have seen.
Let us know how you go buddy. Good luck  |
What's the difference between understeer and oversteer?
Understeer is when the driver is scared.
Oversteer is when the passenger is scared. |
Edited by - VNSVLE on 22 Aug 2009 10:11:56 AM |
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Macca
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Posted - 22 Aug 2009 : 10:51:55 AM
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Sorry i should of stated some more info ,its in the front i had a wheel alignment done about a month ago and the camber was still out a bit and then i lowered it ( proper springs not chopped ) and its still out a bit .
Cheers for ur advice i think a camber kit will be the way to go . |
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jas89
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Posted - 22 Aug 2009 : 8:40:55 PM
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how low did you go? you might need to get some adjustable strut tops,aparantly (going buy the guy at tyre power) my vs has some camber issues in teh right hand side that cant be adjustted (aaparantly) but going buy thye guy at bob jane theres nothing wrong with it and can be adjusted peoperly,
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Macca
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Posted - 23 Aug 2009 : 7:04:08 PM
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Mine is also the right hand side , i put in Super Low King Springs tyres don't scrub over bumps or anything so its not to low .
I have picked up some Koni Struts that can be adjusted for Camber i have been told they are the way to go so i am going to install them this week providing i can work out how to adjust them properly . |
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jas89
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Posted - 26 Aug 2009 : 09:44:09 AM
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| yeh would probly be best to get the guy whos does your wheel alignment to adjust them. |
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VNSVLE
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Posted - 26 Aug 2009 : 2:19:30 PM
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| +1 You will just have to ask them before you take it in though because some mobs wont touch adjustable strut tops for some silly reason. |
What's the difference between understeer and oversteer?
Understeer is when the driver is scared.
Oversteer is when the passenger is scared. |
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mrtdk59
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Posted - 11 Sep 2009 : 7:30:49 PM
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Maybe my recent experience will be some help to you. Only done last week.
I recently lowered my VN with properly lowered springs, and fitted adjustable strut tops.
After that job I had to get the alignment redone, showed most things were good but .... castor had no adjustment left, and was still out by a fair bit.
Then when trying to find a supplier for castor & camber kit, found nobody seems to make them.
Best answer I got to cure prob was to find a VR Commodore as a donor vehicle, remove the whole front end - strut to strut and fit to my car. Still looking for a donor vehicle now.
This commodore has a special bolt for the castor arrangement that adjusts the castor back within specifications.
Hope this helps a bit.
Just an FYI to add on ... any time you do work on the front end of your car, you should have the alignment checked by a specialist. Sure saves money on scrubbing out tyres and prevents that lousy handling in your car. |
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lovemyvp
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Posted - 24 Sep 2009 : 7:54:05 PM
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| vn strut tops have three preset positions , they adjust camber and caster. If you lower your car you will get negative camber problems,your vn has a solid axle rear so you only need to worry about your front end camber problems.The rear may need an adjustable panard rod to correct the body shifting sideways.If your wheel alighn tech cant get enough adjustment out of presets for camber you will need adjustable strut tops, if its caster the tech may have to adjust the position of your k frame, IF he doesnt know how tell him to loosen the bolts on the k frame and push the lefthand side forward(truck tyre fitting lever i use)and do up bolts on that side. Then push the righthand side backwards and do up thebolts. If this doesnt split the caster enough somthing must be bent , tell your tech to have a good look for bent struts and z bars or stub axle and lower control arm. when you lower a car you increase caster which is a goodthing,if your tech says the caster is out you must have to much positive caster on the right side and the things i suggested will fix this! feel free to ask more questions as i have sum experience in this field. |
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