camber - insurance

[dhm1738]

Hi, if I wanted to tweak my camber settings (within oem range) during a wheel alignment using the stock camber bolts I’m assuming this doesn’t need to be declared as “suspension changes” or anything of the like? Probably from like -1.5 (stock) to -2.0.

OEM parts let you go as far as -2.5 as far as I am aware.

[sherman]

Its not a modification if its OEM parts and you are adjusting them within their adjustment threshold.

Alot of cars are driving about with badly adjusted alignment.

I doubt people with cars like Ariel atoms, Caterhams etc declare the exact settings of the suspension etc to the insurance.

[Olivera]

Just no.

[Dog Star]

Absolutely not - no need and even mentioning it would be a very bad idea; someone in a call centre will just tick a “modified suspension” box and you’ll either get a whopping premium increase (plus admin fee) or they’ll st themselves and cancel your cover.

[Mr Tidy]

Why would you do that if all the parts are OE?

Most owners won't have any idea how their car is set up so there may well be plenty running the same as you anyway!

[BertBert]

dhm1738 said:

Hi, if I wanted to tweak my camber settings (within oem range) during a wheel alignment using the stock camber bolts I’m assuming this doesn’t need to be declared as “suspension changes” or anything of the like? Probably from like -1.5 (stock) to -2.0.

OEM parts let you go as far as -2.5 as far as I am aware.

Is that a serious question?

[nickfrog]

Not sure what car it is but it must be quite special. The big question would be why you would want to do that on a road car so I am assuming it's mostly for track use.

[Dracoro]

Best the OP tells his insurance company if he adjust the tyre pressures too

[Dog Star]

nickfrog said:

Not sure what car it is but it must be quite special. The big question would be why you would want to do that on a road car so I am assuming it's mostly for track use.

Most Mercs can be adjusted - you use slotted camber bolts. Even my lowly 2012 C200 diesel estate has them (on the front at any rate).

[Tommo87]

Dog Star said:

nickfrog said:

Not sure what car it is but it must be quite special. The big question would be why you would want to do that on a road car so I am assuming it's mostly for track use.

Most Mercs can be adjusted - you use slotted camber bolts. Even my lowly 2012 C200 diesel estate has them (on the front at any rate).

I will have geo adjusted on new to me road car purchases. It’s amazing how out of alignment they get through speedbumps, or general maintenance changes that disturb bolts.

It’s not just a track day thing.

[nickfrog]

Dog Star said:

nickfrog said:

Not sure what car it is but it must be quite special. The big question would be why you would want to do that on a road car so I am assuming it's mostly for track use.

Most Mercs can be adjusted - you use slotted camber bolts. Even my lowly 2012 C200 diesel estate has them (on the front at any rate).

Yes sure I always adjust mine, it's the values that I am wondering about. 1.5 deg of front neg seems plenty for the road, any more and you can't use it and end up with the downsides only. In fact 1 deg is usually a good compromise for the road.

[Krikkit]

Tommo87 said:

I will have geo adjusted on new to me road car purchases. It’s amazing how out of alignment they get through speedbumps, or general maintenance changes that disturb bolts.

It’s not just a track day thing.

A lot of cars aren't well set up from factory either, even special ones. I know a lot of the GR Yaris' are quite a way off from factory, as was the Honda S2000.

[Warren Obhead]

My s2000 was like it. Got it set up to uk suggested settings and it really perked it up.

[Dannbodge]

This can't be a serious question.

BMWs also have camber adjustment on the rear using a bolt with an eccentric washer, loosen it off and just spin the bolt to change the amount.

Mine's maxed out at around 3deg, mainly so my wheels clear the rear arches (there is no room under the saloon's arches)