981 wheel alignment questions and advice pls

[Boxster_racer]

I just aligned the four wheels of my 981 for the first time.
Although the initial and after alignment assessments show a considerable improvement, I don’t feel it when driving.
Furthermore, the camber of my front left was not done due to insufficient time, and as it is 0.48 negative camber (will double check exact figure and amend post if necessary), I was told it is acceptable by the mechanic.
Questions:
1) Is it normal no to feel a difference when driving the car after alignment?
2)What is an acceptable negative camber for a Boxster S 981?

I’m clueless about all this, so all advice welcome !

[Boxster_racer]

Ifront left camber was left at -0.43, and the right front at -0.09

[Boxster_racer]

Twinfan said:

If you've not had major adjustments done then no, you won't really feel it.

I run the maximum camber my car can take front and rear on my car, which on stock parts is 1.5 degrees front and 2 degrees rear.

Thank you.

[Boxster_racer]

gtsralph said:

I'd get a new mechanic who can do a proper job of at least ensuring camber (and other values) is the same each side.

The "best" settings depend on how you want to use the car but if for normal road use (not 'hooning') I'd suggest starting with Porsche mid-points in the scales shown on the alignment print-out and seeing how that feels to you.

Thank you. They are normally good. I’ll call them up and ask to re-book the car to finish the job. Apparently to do the camber alignment, one needs to take many parts out to access the adjusting area? If so, is it better if a Porsche specialist does this work?

Edited by Boxster_racer on Sunday 27th May 20:13

[Boxster_racer]

Twinfan said:

I'm not sure it's many parts, just a few covers etc. Mine was all done in around an hour.

I'd go to a well known specialist who has worked on Porsches before. There are plenty around.

Thank you (and everyone else) for the advice. Does anyone know of a good Porsche specialist in the east London area?

I paid £138 for the job, so don’t know if the price is right, and if should ask for the money back...

Edited by Boxster_racer on Sunday 27th May 22:51

[Boxster_racer]

Porsche911R said:

The cars got fixed sus, so all you have is 3 bolts on the top mounts to slide 3 or 4mm.
Nothing to remove bar a clip off plastic cover.

They are bullstters.

Thanks... I feel I’ve been done... I’ll look out for a local specialist or my OPC and see how much it costs to do.
I track the car around two three times a year at Bedford autodrome. I’m taking it to the ring in September (DN#20), so want to make sure the car is in a good condition.

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Rich.H said:

By way of a comparison, here is a summary of the set up on my Cayman GTS which I had done earlier this month.

My car is for road use only

Rich

Edited by Rich.H on Monday 28th May 09:46

Thanks Rich. Silly question perhaps: did you chose the set-up? If so, why?

[Boxster_racer]

Rich.H said:

In consultation, we settled on a "mild" fast road set up (my description). Slightly more camber on the front than ex factory and slightly less on the rear.

To me, the car still feels secure at the rear but more positive on the front end and nicely balanced. Sorted out a less then straight steering wheel and tendency to pull left (rather than fall slowly left with the road camber)

I do use my car for a fair amount of motorway work and it probably won't go near a track so didn't want or need too aggressive a set up.

On a recent +2k mile trip to Europe, it was stable and relaxing on the autoroute but great fun once we got to the Black Forest / Dolomites / Alps etc.

Rich

Thanks Rich for this very useful info. I’m waiting for the tyre and wheel shop to get back to me on this issue.

[Boxster_racer]

I received a reply from the place I had the alignment done .

I wrote back to ask them to complete the work and if any additional cost would be incurred.

Any final advice would be appreciated and thank you for all your help so far !

Edited by Boxster_racer on Wednesday 30th May 22:28

[Boxster_racer]

Twinfan said:

I would write them off and go somewhere else.

Thans twinfan !

[Boxster_racer]

Twinfan said:

Just to expand more, I went to a Porsche specialist with race experience and they clearly knew exactly what they were doing. I'd go to somewhere recommended that you feel confident with.

For reference, here are my numbers. I have the maximum camber possible on all four corners, essentially zero toe on the front and middle of range toe on the rear.

Thank you once again for your advice !

[Boxster_racer]

Fantastic, thank you ! Just reached out to CG. The thing is that I am 2.5hrs away from them...!
Good night everyone

[Boxster_racer]

mr pg said:

I've been to CG four times with two of my cars. It's a 200 mile round trip for me. Hope to get my current car up there next year, which should give you some idea of how much I think it worth going.

Thank you for the advice, much appreciated !

[Boxster_racer]

Rich.H said:

It was Centre Gravity who set up my car - highly recommended

Rich

Thank you Rich once again. I’ll await the reply and keep everyone posted !

[Boxster_racer]

anonymous said:

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Thank you and will do !

[Boxster_racer]

I have been offered to correct the issue free of charge. I am generally very happy with their service and decided to give them a second changce and have now just had the service done. Everything looks great as you can see in the photo !

Thank you everybody for your advice and support !