Tony Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 This post relates to all cars that have a front sub-frame that's linked with four or more anchor points. With the anchor points released you can gain adjustment for. 1: wheels down, a castor "shunt" of around one degree (diagonal) 2: wheels raised a camber optimization of around +-30' (transverse) Not recommended on the early Mondeo due to the captive nut becoming "uncapped" but nevertheless the range still exists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 interesting. any gains to be had on mine tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Not recommended on the early Mondeo due to the captive nut becoming "uncapped" but nevertheless the range still exists. I know all about that, first problem I had when getting the car! Take it that's why you didn't suggest it for mine or is this only recommended for cars on OEM suspension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 interesting. any gains to be had on mine tony The more anchor points the higher the adjustment range..... The camber "optimization" is no good for the lowered car because the lower values would be symmetrical so there's nothing to optimize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 theres a 7 letter word that springs to mind now! B****** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 theres a 7 letter word that springs to mind now! B****** Buzzard ....... Your suspension cannot be optimized so it's a Buzzard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 wouldn't the camber shunt have an undesired impact on SAI too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 wouldn't the camber shunt have an undesired impact on SAI too ? Yes but it's a corrective move, not intrusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Have you ever had any sucess moving the engine subframe to atain some Camber adjustment ? Pretty sure Hunter stated that as a possability. Never fancies myself TBH. Camber "optimization" what a pants idea. Unless you buy the special tool then it's a wheels raised job and it can go tits up real fast. Personally i think this was an after thought by Audi?.... well yes you can optimize the camber but what about the SAI that's now off-set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Have you ever had any sucess moving the engine subframe to atain some Camber adjustment ? Pretty sure Hunter stated that as a possability. Never fancies myself TBH. Camber "optimization" what a pants idea. Unless you buy the special tool then it's a wheels raised job and it can go tits up real fast. Personally i think this was an after thought by Audi?.... well yes you can optimize the camber but what about the SAI that's now off-set? It must have been wrong to need a shunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Yes but wouldn't a corrective action on the NSR have an undesired impact on the OSF and vice-versa ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Yes but wouldn't a corrective action on the NSR have an undesired impact on the OSF and vice-versa ? I assume you mean NSF?..... If yes i hear what you are saying, there would be a consequence at the SAI but remember the reason for the shunt is the cross member has moved.... If the problem is isolated to one corner then a shunt won't work, all you'll be doing is transporting the problem. What i suggest you do is look at the problem (data) and knowing a shunt is possible analise the gains. Point of the post is what is deemed as fixed is not so you have another tool to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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