Originally Posted by gsxr
This is not true. When you change the length of any of the factory links/arms (in this case, the camber arm)... the toe adjustment WILL be affected. The car should have an alignment at the MB dealership after installing the camber arms. You'll need to tell them what you want the rear camber set to (probably -0.5° to -1.0° would be fine). In extreme cases (massive lowering + camber correction) there may not be enough toe adjustment, in which case you can use the factory toe eccentric bushing, but that's $$$. Both my 500E's needed additional toe adjustment (more than the factory toe links would allow) after installing RDM TEK camber correction kits. Adding the eccentric bushing cured it. Dealer alignment sheet is at this link.
Bottom line: If you don't get an alignment after installing non-factory camber arms, you're risking unstable handling at high speeds, and/or increased tire wear. If the rear toe is way out, it can still shred your rear tires even without a lot of negative camber. Don't ask how I know this.
I bought the MB Arts camber arms for my C43.
After I had them installed and realigned my car by my mechanic who was trained by MB, actually he was their best mechanic and ...............
When I drive my car at high speeds, it feels like my rearend is moving a bit sideways, I would say it feels a bit unstable!
I only had the camber arms fitted nothing else on rear axle.
I asked seller/owner of MB Arts camber arms, he says I also should get his adjustable Toe in arms to cure the instability???
Another cheap $310 dollars waysted if I have to buy them too!
Dude told me my new camber arms don't cope with my old factory rubber bushings, mixing new and old stuff is a bad combo according to him.
I haven't noticed any strange tirewear yet.
What's the best thing to do?
Removing camber arms or installing adjustable toe in arms?
I don't feel any instability @ normal speed only at 3 digit speed from 95 - 100 m/hr and onwards I notice the problems.
I also have 4 new tires Continental sportcontacts
Thanx
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