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Camber Question

PJorgen
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PJorgen Member

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2002 C4S coupe, USA model, standard suspension, totally stock.

Had an alignment done last week when I had new tires installed. I requested -1.0 degree front camber. When I picked the car up I was told that the most they could get was -0.1 degree per side. Is this typical, or should I try another shop? This shop specializes in exotics, Astin-Martin, Mazeratti etc.

FYI - They were able to get -1.5 degree in the rear.

TIA for the advice.

Richard Hamilton Member

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I think that's fairly typical, as the spec for the front camber is 0°, and you can't get enough adjustment in the slots of the top strut mount to get much more than specified.

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Johnnyceesred Member

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2002 C4S coupe, USA model, standard suspension, totally stock.

Had an alignment done last week when I had new tires installed. I requested -1.0 degree front camber. When I picked the car up I was told that the most they could get was -0.1 degree per side. Is this typical, or should I try another shop? This shop specializes in exotics, Astin-Martin, Mazeratti etc.

FYI - They were able to get -1.5 degree in the rear.

TIA for the advice.

I also believe that Porsche recommend that when any alignment checks or adjustments are done, these should be with full tank of petrol.

Rgds

John

PJorgen Member

PJorgen

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Thanks for the info guys.

BTW - I don't think they sell petrol here in the States, can I use gas instead? :D

eben Member

eben

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Ditto on above re suspension height. Just lowered my C4S 1" and camber went from 0 deg ( straight level ) to about 35' neg even though I put the struts back in the same spot. I dont recall that much camber adjustment maybe pls minus 1/8" on the slots.

The toe probably changed big time too.

Johnnyceesred Member

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Thanks for the info guys.

BTW - I don't think they sell petrol here in the States, can I use gas instead? :D

Yeah, for sure. It also looks like you guys spell Aston Martin and Maserati differently as well!!! :D :D :D

Rgds

John

PJorgen Member

PJorgen

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You can't blame all us Yanks for my extremely poor spelling. I take full responsibility for those gaffs.

Johnnyceesred Member

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You can't blame all us Yanks for my extremely poor spelling. I take full responsibility for those gaffs.

No blame intended, only joking. I confess to looking up the Maserati web site to make sure I was spelling it correctly anyway.

Is it correct about the full tank of gas to ensure correct settings??

Best regards

John

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