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Welcome, don't see a lot of 2.8 facelifts around. It looks very low, has it had the suspension swapped out at some stage? Some spacers on the rear wheels would make them fill the arches out nicely
Hi g8jka, funny thing I was going for a 1.9 than I changed my mind and I was looking for an 2.2 because of the 6pot and I realized 2.8 is 1 second faster for same fuel consumption so...Welcome, don't see a lot of 2.8 facelifts around. It looks very low, has it had the suspension swapped out at some stage? Some spacers on the rear wheels would make them fill the arches out nicely
The car was lowered by one of the previous owners and I think it was sitting on wide wheels (because is found rubbing marks on the arch, also has a crazy camber on the back?
I'm thinking to swap my wheels with some style 46 (7.39kg) and use some spacers after I do the alignment.
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Hi , and thank youHi and welcome to ZroadSter
You'll still have the crazy camber after any alignment as it's not adjustable as standard.
Tony.
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So what do I need to do to reduce the camber, my tyres need to be replaced because of it , I don't want to waste another set of tyres
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It consists of welding adjuster brackets to the rear arms. I don't know the full details but it's not a cheap or DIY job (making an assumption here I know) so research is needed.
Best option is to keep an eye on rear tyre wear and at a point before they get near the legal tread limit have them moved to the opposite side of the car (not possible with all tyre types) so that the better tread is on the insides.
Tony.
Best option is to keep an eye on rear tyre wear and at a point before they get near the legal tread limit have them moved to the opposite side of the car (not possible with all tyre types) so that the better tread is on the insides.
Tony.
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It consists of welding adjuster brackets to the rear arms. I don't know the full details but it's not a cheap or DIY job (making an assumption here I know) so research is needed.
Best option is to keep an eye on rear tyre wear and at a point before they get near the legal tread limit have them moved to the opposite side of the car (not possible with all tyre types) so that the better tread is on the insides.
Do you think my car has standard camber on the back?
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Yes. That looks normal Z3 to me. You could get it checked at a 4 wheel alignment centre (ask for a print out) and some will try to con you into having the rear adjusted and charge you for something they cannot do!
The honest ones will probably tell you it's out to cover their own arse which is fair enough. Tyre rotation is key witj a Z3.
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The honest ones will probably tell you it's out to cover their own arse which is fair enough. Tyre rotation is key witj a Z3.
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Looks Severe to me Tony
even for a lowered Zed
That's why I suggested getting it checked and getting a printout. You can compare the 2 sides then. A picture of both sides would help I guess. The OP didn't say if just one tyre was wearing more that the other?
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Thank you, I will get it checked as soon as I can, probably the previous owner mess around with it to fit wider wheels. If is not reversible I will look in to lift the car up a bit (coilovers is on my wish list)
It is possible that the car has suffered some damage at some point ie been kerbed hard which can bend the rear suspension arm, which in turn can alter the alignment. You may be able to see damage on a suspension arm by way of dents, creases or even cracked paint.
Tony.