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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: tidla on 13 June 2010, 22:56:36

Title: camber
Post by: tidla on 13 June 2010, 22:56:36

got a similar problem "growing" on my mig. slight wear on the inside of the tyre.
i have switched the tyres around from front to rear to extend the life and " see" what happens.

as aways i have similar experiences ( tracking only a little out, not worth adjusting) to find the inner of the tyres fubarded in a matter of months.(escort van)
new tyres fitted and insisted that the tracking be adjusted. sorted..

on the mig the wishbones are in a serviceable condition and the springs in one piece.

the only adjustment point i can see is on the strut to hub mount bolts.

there is this

(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b460/tapper888/SEAGA45.jpg)

but it only does degrees not minutes.

this on the other hand

(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b460/tapper888/DSC00122.jpg)

although simple, build correctly using a bit of maths could.

opinions?

Title: Re: camber
Post by: joff on 13 June 2010, 23:01:47

I've had two migs put on the computer now and had cam bolts fitted and the tyre last more than 12k with 0 camber.

Title: Re: camber
Post by: Andy B on 13 June 2010, 23:10:33

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. build correctly using a bit of maths could.

opinions?

Mmmm :-/ Is that something to do with old horses cantering over hills .......   ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: camber
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 June 2010, 23:22:27

I wouldn't bother with the first solution. The spirit level with bolts through it can achieve surprisingly accurate results, though, IME.

Problem is, it will put your toe adjustment out anyway, and that's less easy to get right on a DIY basis.

Kevin

Title: Re: camber
Post by: tidla on 13 June 2010, 23:22:34

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I've had two migs put on the computer now and had cam bolts fitted and the tyre last more than 12k with 0 camber.

is the "official setting 1 10?

Title: Re: camber
Post by: Entwood on 13 June 2010, 23:23:12

Quote

Quote

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. build correctly using a bit of maths could.

opinions?

Mmmm :-/ Is that something to do with old horses cantering over hills .......   ;D ;D ;D

Showing your age now Andy, and its around hills not over them .. :) ... SOHCAHTOA .. or as the venerable Mr Tingley taught me well over 40 years ago ..

Some Old Hags
Creep Around Highworth
Trampling On Ants

and it still worked when I did my OU degree !!!!!

 :D :D :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: camber
Post by: tidla on 13 June 2010, 23:24:34

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I wouldn't bother with the first solution. The spirit level with bolts through it can achieve surprisingly accurate results, though, IME.

Problem is, it will put your toe adjustment out anyway, and that's less easy to get right on a DIY basis.

Kevin

fair enough, camber set up first, then £20 for the toe/tracking  set up.

Title: Re: camber
Post by: tidla on 13 June 2010, 23:31:14

Quote

Quote

Quote

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. build correctly using a bit of maths could.

opinions?

Mmmm :-/ Is that something to do with old horses cantering over hills .......   ;D ;D ;D

Showing your age now Andy, and its around hills not over them .. :) ... SOHCAHTOA .. or as the venerable Mr Tingley taught me well over 40 years ago ..

Some Old Hags
Creep Around Highworth
Trampling On Ants
and it still worked when I did my OU degree !!!!!

 :D :D :D :D :D :D

will print that off for future reference :y

Title: Re: camber
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 14 June 2010, 08:13:08

Silly Old Harry
Caught A Herring
Trawling Off Afghanistan (and hence why he was silly!)