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james webster`
06-21-2005, 09:05 AM
Do you guys have a recommended performance alignment spec for a '99 C43?

On other cars i've had i have always run maximum +caster and some -camber and zero toe in. Is the caster adjustable on the C43?

james webster`
06-21-2005, 01:10 PM
anyone ?

Renn 208
06-21-2005, 01:40 PM
The simple answer is, yes caster is adjustable.

As to what extent, I only have a partial answer:

Per MB dealership procedures there are "camber repair" bolts available for the C43. These camber repair bolts adjust camber in conjunction with caster, in what I understand to be a non-linear relationship.

james webster`
06-21-2005, 02:02 PM
thank you again.

james webster`
06-27-2005, 09:29 AM
Hey SPEEDYBENZ what would you recommend for a good street/performance alignment?


I set the alignment on my other car at about 1.5* positive caster, 1.5* negative camber and zero toe in. Do you think this would be good on the C43? What do you run?

jnenad16
06-27-2005, 10:52 AM
I'm not an alignment expert, but 202 front toe usually runs 0*25' rear toe 0*33'
front camber -1*00' rear camber -1*30'
I dont know about the caster specs, I would guess the front be slightly positive just to improve steering responce and still have a properly functioning self-centering steering system.

nenad