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Hi. I'm trying to get clarification on the correct settings for my mk3 mondeo st tdci. OK the car has been fine for 15 years. Having now replaced all the rear dampers, rear bushes , arms, bolts etc Had the car 4 wheel aligned. Ist off they set it as an estate. . . . Duh. Its a hatchback. 2nd returned as it was shocking to drive. . . Better but offset steering. Knowing I was going to replace the fronts soon I left it. Fitted new front legs,( dampers bearing tops, drop links, all new). An odd clock had appeared from the rear, In the meantime. I tried all the non adjustable arms for tightness nothing at a loss. Took the car to ATS as local and I was up against time long journey to do and excessive inner front right tyre wear. Got them to 4 wheel align on star tracker. They found the rear alignment bolts slightly loose. Surprise odd clock gone. All adjusted and a free retest after I replace a front wishbone . Result. Car drove fine steering wheel straight. The guy was thorough in getting it right on. Replace arm . Took it back steering was off. Same guy, same thorough adjustment. Now the steering is off and feels off Now in Haynes the V6 has different toe settings. . . (Sports suspention) 15mm lower than standard. The mk3 ST TDCi also 15mm lower (sports suspension) toe settings as a standard mondeo. . . . Lowering a car alters the geometry so how come th V6 is different to the ST TDCi? Or is startracker wrong. .?? I contacted star tracker direct for clarification and they said ATS was correct. With the wheel straight the car turns left. I have to drive turning right. before I go back to ATS what is right. Any advise greatly welcomed thanks in advance.
