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Re: Age Old CAMBER Question...
« Reply #15 on: 14 February 2009, 10:26:41 »
agreed Jimbob, but I also thought 1 of the reasons the camber goes off is the weakening of the springs. Better replace them anyway them  :y
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Re: Age Old CAMBER Question...
« Reply #16 on: 14 February 2009, 10:27:24 »
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I have no doubt they understand their business. 1 question though...isn't it true that the settings on the Omega gradually go worse over the years?
Which basically would mean that a full geometry set-up is pretty much a waste unless you replace all parts involved. ie. springs, wishbones, etc etc
This is where WIM's understanding of the car helps - they will adjust to overcome the older components (wishbone bushes/trackrods/etc obviously all have to be in servicable condition)
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« Reply #17 on: 14 February 2009, 10:31:38 »
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I have no doubt they understand their business. 1 question though...isn't it true that the settings on the Omega gradually go worse over the years?
Which basically would mean that a full geometry set-up is pretty much a waste unless you replace all parts involved. ie. springs, wishbones, etc etc
This is where WIM's understanding of the car helps - they will adjust to overcome the older components (wishbone bushes/trackrods/etc obviously all have to be in servicable condition)

Right, I get it  :y
Well I'm off to replace almost the entire front suspension now..talk to you guys later and hopefully not with issues ;D
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Re: Age Old CAMBER Question...
« Reply #18 on: 14 February 2009, 10:35:41 »
The VX settings are not wrong by any means, the original set was -1deg 40' (and they were all VERY close to this)

The recommended setting for a used car is closer to -1deg 10' due to the ageing of the suspension components.

The trouble is that the tolerance Vx plced on the original setting is massive!

And yes, a camber gauge or a spirit levl will get you very close to the optimum setting.....then you need to get the front and rear toe set to!
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Re: Age Old CAMBER Question...
« Reply #19 on: 14 February 2009, 18:35:23 »
I drove a 500 mile round trip to get mine done... it ended up being closer to 650 miles since I went in search of windy country roads. Transformed the car completely, well worth it.
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Re: Age Old CAMBER Question...
« Reply #20 on: 14 February 2009, 19:32:05 »
i did wim last week on the sunday night monday morning round trip of 350 miles in the snow and ice and real bad road conditions
but i must say worth all the effort the car feels so different now
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Re: Age Old CAMBER Question...
« Reply #21 on: 14 February 2009, 19:37:26 »
and what's the cost of a full setup at WIM?
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Re: Age Old CAMBER Question...
« Reply #22 on: 14 February 2009, 19:45:03 »
I'm off to WIM on tuesday as the miggy has eaten another set of front tyres (yes its the inside edge again) grrrr.
IIRC its £70 isnt it ? or thereabouts anyway, thats what I seem to remember paying last time.
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Re: Age Old CAMBER Question...
« Reply #23 on: 14 February 2009, 20:00:54 »
£70 is quite alright. Pretty cheap actually  :)

IIRC when I was restoring a Porsche 924 last summer, a local garage wanted around £120 for just the camber setup  :o
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Re: Age Old CAMBER Question...
« Reply #24 on: 14 February 2009, 20:05:26 »
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and what's the cost of a full setup at WIM?
OOF members get it for £60 + VAT :)
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Re: Age Old CAMBER Question...
« Reply #25 on: 14 February 2009, 20:10:15 »
They should open a branche in Scotland  >:( :)
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Re: Age Old CAMBER Question...
« Reply #28 on: 14 February 2009, 22:35:12 »
cool only 20 mins away
what a result  :)
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Re: Age Old CAMBER Question...
« Reply #29 on: 14 February 2009, 22:42:58 »
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They should open a branche in Scotland  >:( :)

Agreed - plus a branch in South Wales too .... !
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