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Old 05-10-2005, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by freak customs
SVX
Camber (1)
Front ................... -0.42 ............ -1.17 To 0.33
Rear .................... -0.67 ............ -1.42 To 0.08
Am I reading this right were the acceptable front camber range is -1.17 to 0.33? I can't imagine having positive camber on a car. If you go to a crappy alignment place, be careful that the numbers balance side to side. I have heard of (very crappy) places that will make sure each wheel is in spec, but don't car about balancing out the car side to side. Which means you can end up with 0.33 on one side and -1.17 on the other and still be "in spec". I would hate to drive that car.

If you drive insanely around the corners go with more negative camber and more caster. That will give you better grip in the corners and prevent you from rolling onto the sidewall. Of course, more negative caster will wear out the inside tread faster if you do a lot of highway driving. I need to get an alignment myself soon. If the car can handle -1.5 with the stock bolts, that's what I'm going to do.

-Matt
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