Stock Wheel and Alignment Specifications
Jan 27, 2010, 09:32 PM
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I had my X on the alignment machine yesterday, and my front camber cannot go more positive than -1.8. I want to get the camber in spec to prevent tire wear but when I turn the cam, it starts going more negative to -2.5 and then gets stuck there. Going the other way does the same thing loll... Is it really possible to get in spec?
Thinking of badgering the dealership about this...
Thinking of badgering the dealership about this...
The OE camber-adjust bolt has only two positions...red dot in and red dot out. You can't "turn" the bolt on my car. You have to withdraw it, rotate and reinsert it. The bolt has a "lump" on the shaft and you can position the lump inboard or outboard.
If you want more adjustment than that you need to modify something. Lots of possibilities including slotting the bracket, aftermarket cam bolts and camber plates.
But I'd suggest you live with it and regularly rotate your tires, including turning them on the rims if that's what it takes.
Feb 21, 2010, 06:44 AM
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If your X is like mine:
The OE camber-adjust bolt has only two positions...red dot in and red dot out. You can't "turn" the bolt on my car. You have to withdraw it, rotate and reinsert it. The bolt has a "lump" on the shaft and you can position the lump inboard or outboard.
If you want more adjustment than that you need to modify something. Lots of possibilities including slotting the bracket, aftermarket cam bolts and camber plates.
But I'd suggest you live with it and regularly rotate your tires, including turning them on the rims if that's what it takes.
The OE camber-adjust bolt has only two positions...red dot in and red dot out. You can't "turn" the bolt on my car. You have to withdraw it, rotate and reinsert it. The bolt has a "lump" on the shaft and you can position the lump inboard or outboard.
If you want more adjustment than that you need to modify something. Lots of possibilities including slotting the bracket, aftermarket cam bolts and camber plates.
But I'd suggest you live with it and regularly rotate your tires, including turning them on the rims if that's what it takes.
Thanks in advance.
Feb 21, 2010, 07:24 AM
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If your X is like mine:
The OE camber-adjust bolt has only two positions...red dot in and red dot out. You can't "turn" the bolt on my car. You have to withdraw it, rotate and reinsert it. The bolt has a "lump" on the shaft and you can position the lump inboard or outboard.
If you want more adjustment than that you need to modify something. Lots of possibilities including slotting the bracket, aftermarket cam bolts and camber plates.
But I'd suggest you live with it and regularly rotate your tires, including turning them on the rims if that's what it takes.
The OE camber-adjust bolt has only two positions...red dot in and red dot out. You can't "turn" the bolt on my car. You have to withdraw it, rotate and reinsert it. The bolt has a "lump" on the shaft and you can position the lump inboard or outboard.
If you want more adjustment than that you need to modify something. Lots of possibilities including slotting the bracket, aftermarket cam bolts and camber plates.
But I'd suggest you live with it and regularly rotate your tires, including turning them on the rims if that's what it takes.
Feb 23, 2010, 06:30 PM
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It's right up front, above the hub...you can't miss it.
Feb 24, 2010, 04:29 AM
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No photo, but it's easy. Take off the front wheel and note the strut is held on at the bottom with two bolts (& nuts). The upper bolt will have a red dot on the head. It can only go inboard (less camber) or outboard (more camber).
It's right up front, above the hub...you can't miss it.
It's right up front, above the hub...you can't miss it.
May 7, 2010, 11:23 PM
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May 10, 2010, 01:25 PM
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recently lowered, need alignment
Hi,
I recently lowered my ride (past Saturday) and after 20-25 miles, the warning displays come up for SAC and SWAC.
I turn the car off and turn it back on, no warning displays...but the warning displays do come back on after 5-10 miles of driving.
Should a simple realignment fix this warning display issue?
I recently lowered my ride (past Saturday) and after 20-25 miles, the warning displays come up for SAC and SWAC.
I turn the car off and turn it back on, no warning displays...but the warning displays do come back on after 5-10 miles of driving.
Should a simple realignment fix this warning display issue?
May 12, 2010, 11:46 AM
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Hi,
I recently lowered my ride (past Saturday) and after 20-25 miles, the warning displays come up for SAC and SWAC.
I turn the car off and turn it back on, no warning displays...but the warning displays do come back on after 5-10 miles of driving.
Should a simple realignment fix this warning display issue?
I recently lowered my ride (past Saturday) and after 20-25 miles, the warning displays come up for SAC and SWAC.
I turn the car off and turn it back on, no warning displays...but the warning displays do come back on after 5-10 miles of driving.
Should a simple realignment fix this warning display issue?
May 30, 2010, 08:42 PM
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I'd like to go with a 255 size tire on the stock 8.5" wheel as well.
Why not go with the 40 side wall though? Why are you suggesting using this setup with a 35 side wall?
May 31, 2010, 01:10 AM
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Issue is with the 40 side wall, you will be increasing the overall diamater of the tire hence throwing off the speedo (only slightly) and possibly effecting shifting performance with the SST... Just my O2 (i know i am wierd with the extreme i take things to sometimes but its just me)
However, i ended up getting a set of 265/35-18 Invos on the stock wheel... numbers seemed pretty good and i got a great deal w/free shipping from ebay
Feb 13, 2011, 09:29 PM
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