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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Bumbazor on 13 October 2010, 00:32:18

Title: rear camber
Post by: Bumbazor on 13 October 2010, 00:32:18

My rear camber is way out.

'way out' as in it's obvious when looking at the wheels there's something not right.

I did replace the springs and to be honest I didn't check the wheels afterwards. Now I think about it, if the springs I got were slightly shorter, or gave a smaller compressed length, could that be the cause?

I know the toe and camber on the rear is adjusted (or rather, affected) by the same track rod, but the toe of the rear wheels is pretty much spot on, although the camber is definately not. So adjusting to get camber right would throw toe out completely.
I think something that affects the ride height has caused it, and in this case the only thing I can think of is the springs.

Do you agree? Is there anything else I can check?

Would you like pictures?

Title: Re: rear camber
Post by: davethediver on 13 October 2010, 01:01:36

Four wheel geometry is the only way forward have a look at some of thevarious osts on here regarding WIM :y

Title: Re: rear camber
Post by: feeutfo on 13 October 2010, 01:38:21

Needs set up.

Title: Re: rear camber
Post by: Bumbazor on 13 October 2010, 05:18:22

I'm well aware of WIM, but after not noticing a problem with the rear camber, to noticinig an obvious problem, the only thing that's changed in between is the springs.

I've got friends in Oxford so I'll be well placed for a trip to WIM if I can get a visit down, just wanted to know in the meantime if shorter springs could indeed cause the problem.
Having said that, if they are the cause, is there anything WIM could do or would I have to get correct springs?

Title: Re: rear camber
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 October 2010, 07:34:30

It might be fine, there is a noticeable amount of camber on the rear.

And camber on the rear is hardly affected by the rear adjustment

Title: Re: rear camber
Post by: feeutfo on 13 October 2010, 09:30:49

IMO, yes shorter springs could well affect the camber setting, and if it was fine before and not now then that's a good pointer.

The position of the trailing arm pivot points are designed to increase camber as the rear wheel rises. So yes, your logic is sound. Question is though, did you notice before springs fitted, or are you looking harder after working in that area.?

What springs where fitted? And what spec car? On a face lift Elite the rear ride hight with stock wheels usually mean a "three finger gap" from wheel to wheel arch. Is the car sitting low at the back?