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outnumbered
11-03-2014, 04:27 PM
I'm getting my geo. checked this week as it's not been done for a few years.

I've looked through some of the earlier threads, and found NZ_M3's post with the factory settings here:

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8284&postcount=12

I don't need a track-oriented setup, but would like to get a bit more steering weight/feel than I've got currently. The car's chassis/suspension is completely standard.

So I need to know what to ask for... Do I want maximum or minimum camber / toe / whatever within the stock settings to achieve what I'm looking for ? Or do I need to ask them to go outside the stock settings ?

I'm getting this done locally in Reading at a reputable place who aren't CSL experts, as don't have time to go to somewhere like Simpsons for example.

Cheers in advance for any useful advice...
O'Neill
11-03-2014, 05:32 PM
Go to wheels in motion, Chesham, Hunter machine and the guys are very knowledgeable, tell them what you are after and they will modify settings from oem base to suit you. If you don't like after a week or two they will change free of charge.
CraigMillwardCroft
11-03-2014, 05:46 PM
Go to wheels in motion, Chesham, Hunter machine and the guys are very knowledgeable, tell them what you are after and they will modify settings from oem base to suit you. If you don't like after a week or two they will change free of charge.

Where about in Chesham are they :-D
O'Neill
11-03-2014, 06:03 PM
Where about in Chesham are they :-D


http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/blackboots-location.php
outnumbered
12-03-2014, 12:08 AM
Thanks, I've used w-i-m before, but was hoping to avoid the trip over there.

Can anyone help out with the original questions?
sjb
16-03-2014, 08:38 PM
I wouldn't mind knowing this too, I've just fitted a new set of cups and even though a 4wheel alignment was done at ML after the bootfloor works it would have been set up for the old worn cups...
shimmy
16-03-2014, 09:27 PM
I wouldn't mind knowing this too, I've just fitted a new set of cups and even though a 4wheel alignment was done at ML after the bootfloor works it would have been set up for the old worn cups...

as far as I know the geo wont be affected as the alignment is taken off of the rims

might have a small bearing on the ride height and weight distribution and any corner weighting

:smokin:
sjb
16-03-2014, 11:18 PM
ok, still worth a free check at the local 4wheel alignment centre though ;)
I will just go with the std settings as above.
shane@mbtech
16-03-2014, 11:21 PM
as far as I know the geo wont be affected as the alignment is taken off of the rims

might have a small bearing on the ride height and weight distribution and any corner weighting

:smokin:

Yes but the way the rim sits is dictated by the tyre.
Exaggerated I know but if you have inner shoulder wear on a tyre it will sit with more neg camber. Adjust the geo, it compensates for this. Fit nice new even Tyres and re check it will change.

Only slightly, but it will change.
sjb
16-03-2014, 11:31 PM
Yes but the way the rim sits is dictated by the tyre.
Exaggerated I know but if you have inner shoulder wear on a tyre it will sit with more neg camber. Adjust the geo, it compensates for this. Fit nice new even Tyres and re check it will change.

Only slightly, but it will change.

This is what I was thinking. I fitted a set of cups last year already with slight inner wear on the fronts. I had the bootfloor done and then a 4 wheel alignment and the tyres were markedly more worn on the inside when I took them off despite only doing 50 miles or so...
Definitely worth checking with the brand new tyres by the sounds of it.

But I'm guessing only the front would be affected??
shimmy
16-03-2014, 11:44 PM
Yes but the way the rim sits is dictated by the tyre.
Exaggerated I know but if you have inner shoulder wear on a tyre it will sit with more neg camber. Adjust the geo, it compensates for this. Fit nice new even Tyres and re check it will change.

Only slightly, but it will change.


I'm not sure that's true Lawsy. The wheel is held by the arms irrespective of tyre wear surely.
shane@mbtech
17-03-2014, 02:14 AM
I'm not sure that's true Lawsy. The wheel is held by the arms irrespective of tyre wear surely.

You must have special suspension with no bushes, and no travel whatsoever. :smokin:


I said exaggerated, but the theory is correct.