vr6_super 0 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Just getting around to getting new rears and I can see that the outside of the n/s tyre is well more worn than the inside. Then I looked back at the 4 wheel alignment printout which said the camber was out.When I asked them why they didnt put it right they said they couldnt. My question to you all is is it possible to change the rear camber ie with a special tool or something or is it just not possible?I wouldnt have thought you couldnt change it because it has obviously been changed to the setting its at the now. Any ideas? I am just wondering if its the camber on the rear which is making the car veer. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 no it isnt adjustable... :S Link to post Share on other sites
vr6_super 0 Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 bummer, any ideas on why the report would say it is out then? been knocked possibly? also why the uneven tyre wear? i know you dont have the answers lol, but suggestions would be very much appreciated cheers Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyb 2 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 if the rear tyre was under inflated it would wear the outside of the tyre pretty quick.thats the only thing i can think of :S Link to post Share on other sites
vr6_super 0 Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 they arent the best quality tyres like but the inflation thing is something i regularly check coz being low profiles its hard to tell Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 could have been knocked or taken a hit on a pot hole, something like that, also tyre pressures as said... best get it checked out properly as you might need a new beam if its quite far out. Link to post Share on other sites
vr6_super 0 Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 just about to order the tyres the now then i will get it into local garage and get them to check it out. just hoping the guy that changed the rear axle bushes to poly ones hasnt fucked something up, coz he already has on top mounts and wheel bearing Link to post Share on other sites
HAMMER_VR6 0 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Dont see how the rear bushes could effect camber. Think you can buy camber shims which mount to the beam between the hub. Behind the brake dust sheild!!!Infact type in (vw camber shim) and there is a thread on gti-vr6.net Link to post Share on other sites
tweed 0 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 You can buy shims. Photo0366 by tweedub, on FlickrPhoto0375 by tweedub, on FlickrPhoto0380 by tweedub, on FlickrYou can have +1.5 to -1.5 and can adjust the toe too. Link to post Share on other sites
tweed 0 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 To be honest sounds like it's hit a curb and bent the spindle. easily done in snow and ice Link to post Share on other sites
vr6_super 0 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 firstly, nice car. second looking at the printout from last alignment check the toe for the rears is fine on their own but together theres half a degree difference. the camber however is -1 degree on the n/s and -1.5 degrees on the o/s. mechanic said he couldnt adjust the camber. any suggestions? just wondering too then can the problems with the rear cause veering? tried most things at the front with no joy. Link to post Share on other sites
marky_boy 1 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 i wouldn't say camber being out would cause veering! if your rear axle has been off it may of not been alligned 100% correctly of re-fitting. but that wouldn't effect camber only way to adjust is with shims (proper ones or thin washers) Link to post Share on other sites
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