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Old 20-06-2009, 02:06 PM
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Default rear wheel alignment?

is it possible to correct it on MK4?
Old 20-06-2009, 04:28 PM
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Adjustable tie bars/wishbones will allow you too! If not, you can adjust toe using shims, but its a long and patient process!
Old 20-06-2009, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by haz87
Adjustable tie bars/wishbones will allow you too! If not, you can adjust toe using shims, but its a long and patient process!
But with standard suspension shims is the only way?
Old 20-06-2009, 09:22 PM
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Yes Maki
Old 21-06-2009, 07:29 AM
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Yes Maki
I don't get it why I have it off on one side. Checked out those armes... they are not bend.
Some time ago I have raised my back of the car for drag racing, by using van springs in the back, I think that's where I lost my toe in of my rear wheels, but don't get it why it went off on one side more.
Old 21-06-2009, 09:48 AM
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make the thread longer on the tie bars to make them adjustable
Old 21-06-2009, 10:49 AM
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I have a set of adjustable tie-bars which I will be putting up for sale in the appropriate section later on, once I have taken pics. They allow some adjustment. I have those fitted, along with SPC Camber bolts and have been able to achieve my desired rear alignment settings with the combination of those things.
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what is the factory seting of toe in the back of RST?
Old 26-06-2009, 06:29 PM
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0.5 degrees negative is what ford motorsport recommend.
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Originally Posted by Rick
0.5 degrees negative is what ford motorsport recommend.
You talking Toe or Camber here?
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toe, by -ve i mean toe in.
Old 27-06-2009, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick
0.5 degrees negative is what ford motorsport recommend.
that's what I thought... thanks.
Old 27-06-2009, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick
0.5 degrees negative is what ford motorsport recommend.
Now will you pm me the other settings that you promised me months ago???
I thank you.Micky
Old 27-06-2009, 07:24 PM
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Micky, i'm very sorry - i know i've been rather ignorant. My plan is to make a copy of the whole book at work, as there is a lot of other info you would like such as where to seam weld, and also info about uprated hubs which should appeal to you!

Rick.
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sounds intresting rick
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