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Carlsson1/16
04-22-2004, 04:16 PM
Hi benz-ers,

I'm a new member from indonesia!

I lowered my car using H & R springs about 1-1.5 inches.I noticed that the wheels(1/16 carlsson,225/40/18) on my car(especially the rear) are slanted out(like a inverted V-sign).And after some considerable kilometers,my tyres were worn out on the inner portion.I also saw a slight bump(which i could press down) on the inner portion of the tyre.Looks like i gotta change the tyre :(

Here is my question:If i were to change to bilstein/koni shock absorbers,will my car balance out?

MrSpace
04-22-2004, 04:36 PM
no

that's called negative camber

You need to buy a front and rear camber kit

Changing the type of springs/shocks won't help.

Etienne

fastmayte
04-22-2004, 04:45 PM
try alignment first before a camber kit, dont' think u need a camber kit under 1.5

SpEeDy230
04-22-2004, 07:28 PM
you should try an alignment job first before buying an Camber Adjustment kit.

CKlasse
04-22-2004, 09:01 PM
The stock rear camber links are not adjustable. Alignment will not help rear neg. camber.

You should consider aftermarket camber arms such as Jeffs.

moedigga
04-23-2004, 03:27 PM
Jeff (AKA) Speedybenz, his camber arms will fix it all for you.