Camber Warning

[Loubaruch]

If you value your tyres make sure that Camber and Toe In are checked after changing any suspension components.

I thought marking the position of the top ball joints would be accurate enough, no where near:

http://bertram-hill.co.uk/grif.aspx

[MPoxon]

ouch!!

[spend]

I don't see a problem with 2degs of camber, doesn't do any harm to my tyres ( and I regularly keep an eye on them ahem...)

Laser temp guns at @£30 can save you an awful lot of money even if you only used them to check tyre temps across the tread.

[Big Ashy]

I run 2 Deg Negative camber on my Griff without any problems at all. I would suggest that the tracking must of been been "toeing out" substantially in conjunction with the negative camber to get tyre wear like that?

[Loubaruch]

Big Ashy said:

I run 2 Deg Negative camber on my Griff without any problems at all. I would suggest that the tracking must of been been "toeing out" substantially in conjunction with the negative camber to get tyre wear like that?

Yes I am sure you are correct, have not got round to checking the Toe-In (out!) yet but will do so over the next few days. The replacement ball joints must be significantly different to alter both Camber and Toe-In.

As Quinny says far cheaper to have the alignment checked than fork out for new tyres.

Good point "Spend" re. the Laser Temp guage, would not have thought of that one!

Edited by Loubaruch on Tuesday 6th July 19:30

[Loubaruch]

Yes Big Ashy you were spot on the front Toe was "Out" not "In" by quite a margin. So should have titled the thread "Wheel Alignment Warning" not "Camber Warning"

Thanks for the comments.

[steve-V8s]

Whilst we are talking about camber, what is the normal adjustment range available on the rear ? I have been running a bit over 1.75 on the rear because that was recommended by Hoosier. Running some Avon slicks this year and they seem to work better with less camber. However I am at the limit of the adjustment on one side and still have just over 1 degree negative does that sound normal ? all the rear wishbones are original and they are all fitted with the same make of poly bushes.

[Big Ashy]

As with most things TVR I dont think there is a default range of adjustment, there is what there is. I run 1.5 Negative on the rear and seams to work well for trackdays and sprints without any detremental tyre wear. However, in a competitive scenario and if time allows for adjustment, each track dictates individual set up and scrutiny of tyre wear on the outside 2" of the tyre will tell you if your running too much or not enough negative, the same theory applies to the front.

[jesfirth]

steve, 2 degrees is i believe fairly normal for track use. it might be worth checking the poly bushes condition as they wear ridiculously fast - circa 2-3000 miles has been known. I know of well respected race teams who recommend not using them because once they wear they are worse for car control than the rubber ones. when mine fail i will change back to rubber jes