Wheel Alignment specs

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Wheel Alignment specs

Post by RS4Molar » Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:55 am

Any idea on standard factory settings for the camber and toe ?
Prior to damaging my front left alloy (very slightly) the car was perfect and would track straight. Following wheel alignment and adjustment its beginning to track left. I know there was +4mm toe in on the rear with about 1.5 mm toe in on the front.
Castor is higher on the right 4.65 as compared to the left 4.30 which is factory set, so the car will naturally move slightly to the left.
However, the tec explained he would either have to significantly increase the toe in on the front and risk premature wear for it too steer straight, or change the camber settings from factory set which on the RS4 is a bigger job to be done. What I'm confused about, is prior to damaging the front left which was just rubbing the alloy at 5km/hr it tracked perfect however there was increased toe in on the rear (factory) to allow this.
Should the teco redo the alignment to what was previously on the car which is to change the toe in on the rear and front or consider adjusting the camber settings ?
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Post by RS4Molar » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:03 am

let me make it easier for youguys, what are the standard specs for wheel alignment for the RS4.
2007 Phantom Black DnA tuned (UK)stage 3 B7 RS4 saloon, hotchkis arb's, H&R springs, goodridge lines, ferodo DS 2500 pads, GMG cat back exhaust system, BMC panel filter.
2005 Grey B5 A4 2.0 TFSI sedan
2000 WRC WRX turbo-210/285 (kw/bhp) atw

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Post by b7sedan » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:50 am

RS4Molar wrote:let me make it easier for youguys, what are the standard specs for wheel alignment for the RS4.
pm me your email address, i had mine done about 3 months ago and have print outs which i can email.
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Post by caldy » Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:35 am

Just had my April'07 RS4 checked out on new 'camera alignment' system at Revolution 24/7's new premises in Gateshead (a looong way from Townsville!) - amazingly accurate. Not worth altering mine as close enough to manufacturer's spec which is just as well coz I peeked underneath whilst it was up on the ramp and it looked like it would be a nightmare to adjust! pm me your e mail and I'll forward the spec.

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