Camber...confusion?

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:28 am

Well i took my N/S front wheel off today to polish up the calliper, and i noticed the inside of the tyre was slightly bold half way round!

Now ive always thought this wheel looked, slightly inwards? but didn't think much of it.

Anyways, i was having a chat with my mate today and he said theres no way of changing the camber on my car anyways, unless i get some camber plates? I'm just getting wary of this as it may continue to eat tyres in the future....

Other people that have lowered their cars, feel free to speak up and let me know whats gone on with yours, as i was told tracking is the only thing that would need doing...

Thanks in advance, Chris

Redline · Post by **Redline** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:36 am

Basically, you can adjust the camber on the GTi but it isn't an exact science.

There is a degree of play in the bolts on the suspension strut, that you can use to bring the camber to a more normal level. You need a garage willing to do this, as it's time consuming without having proper camber bolts.

mk4 glx 1.6 · Post by **mk4 glx 1.6** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 10:22 am

Chris,

H&R do camber adjusting bolts, which are fitted to the suspension stut, and give a fair amount of adjustment on the camber.

They recommend the fitting of these with their 60/40 cup kit, so as you are at the same height I would assume these would sort out the majority of your camber issues.

Have a look at here for the info:

http://www.orange-tuning.com/shop/hr-ca ... dc1bff8344

Hope this helps,

Marc.

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:47 pm

Marc, thanks a lot for that link...I will be buying them but can i just confirm they are the correct diameter?

Should hopefully sort my problems out!

vdubit · Post by **vdubit** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 11:49 pm

The bolts are the same for lupo and golf 4, so would assume same for 6n2. There is quite a lot of adjustment on the top bolt anyway, but not enough if your really low. Mines adjusted as far as it will go and its still quite a bit off. I was going to elongate the holes on the strut but now i've seen these will probably buy set. Seems a bit expensive for 2 bolts mind you!

M@Turner · Post by **M@Turner** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 10:52 am

Both my fronts tyres have worn more on the inside aswell. Not suprised though as its quite obviously slanting inwards when i look at it. Not too worried about this though, If you notice touring cars have a negative camber as i believe this helps improve cornering. I know i aint driving a touring car but still, the tyre wear i'm getting is not enough for me to change the settings.

If only one side is slanted though, it may be worth getting those bolts to get the angle the same on both sides!

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 12:02 pm

Cheers guys, Mat you make a good point in what you said, i think i will buy the bolts to hopefully level it out abit more...am i right in thinking this is a DIY job i could have a crack at? or would a garage need to do it?

Thanks again

mk4 glx 1.6 · Post by **mk4 glx 1.6** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 5:15 pm

Chris,

I would assume the actual physical removal/fitting of these bolts would be an easy DIY job, just using a jack/axle stand and the neccessary spanners. However to make sure you have the correct camber, it is probably best to get an alignment and specifically ask the garage to set them up.

There is a better picture of the actual bolt at the bottom of this page. As you will see there are different bolts available, so if you wish you could check the guide:

http://www.hrsprings.com/site/products/triplec.html

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:59 pm

Cheers again Marc.

The ones that were posted up were these bolts:

"12mm 30.0 - 39.0mm TC212 37.50 Pair"

So just before I order them...I am ordering the correct ones to fit my GTi im hoping? Thanks....again lol

Tigz · Post by **Tigz** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:39 pm

What tyre pressures do you run on the front?

olop_chris · Post by **olop_chris** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:45 pm

I took them to 30psi all round to see if that helped any catching, and it didn't but ive got them kept at 30psi now.

Ive mentioned having trouble on my o/s front a lot, and ive noticed it does stick outwards abit, and my n/s front is slanting inwards. Hopefully these bolts will stop me moaning!

Tigz · Post by **Tigz** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:52 pm

My N/S inner edge tyre has worn also, but my camber is perfect.
I think its the tyre pressure which has done it, I did have it around 29, but raised it to 32 now and it seems to be wearing more evenly.