possible camber shift?

[DomP182]

I've fitted sportlines when I first got my 182 about two years ago and I get odd handling entering corners, is it possible that there is a small amount of camber movement in doing this that has caused this. There is a small amount of movement with the strut to hub bolts isn't there? What is the standard off the shelf camber, -1.5?

 

[DomP182]

Anyone?

 

[DomP182]

Thanks guys

 

[Steven103]

That reads as though you've had "odd" handling for 2 years before looking into this?


Depending on state of top mounts & wishbone bushes etc. camber on a 10 year old Clio seems to be anywhere from positive to about -1.5deg

According to the long lost Fubar guides factory tolerances on a Ph2 172 are 1.02 +-30mins (= nigh on -0.5 to -1.5 deg)

 

[DomP182]

No it's just been recently but I see what you mean. I'm just trying to decide where to spend first as I can't plough that much into it. It's only fairly low miles, 56k so it's more age than miles. The bushes all appear in good condition but I know that doesn't mean they aren't shot and I've had it up and looked at all ball joints/tre's.
When I had the top mounts off the were good too but them that was near two years ago

 

[Steven103]

If you've had a look and there's nothing obvious, why not pay a few pounds (£30 max) to get an alignment done inc. print out.

Best case scenario you'll have dodgy toe settings and that'll be £30 problem solved. Medium case scenario it'll be something else, but at least you'll have a printout showing mental castor/camber/KPI one side. Worst case scenario print out will be fine and you've spent £30.

Tyre pressures, leaking rear shocks, snapped front springs are all free to check if you haven't already

 

[DomP182]

The man speaks sense! I've checked front springs and rear and put new cup socks on last summer. Think I will have to find somewhere in Hereford that does decent alignment.