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ksing44 · #6 06-08-2003, 06:04 AM

Based on the printout from my mechanic, the minimum front camber is listed as –1.33 degrees for a "sport suspension". The rear is not specified, I suppose because it isn’t adjustable from the factory. I thought the front was already adjustable and I know that the K-MAC eccentric rear bushings will definitely fix the rear. My car was –2.7 and –2.9 in the rear before I installed the K-MAC bushings, but now it is adjusted to –1.2 and –1.3 degrees. My front camber is –1.2 and –1.1 degrees. I also asked the mechanic to use the minimum for toe of 0.08 degrees, because I always wore the outside edge of the front tires. Now with the negative camber adjusted to within specifications and the toe adjusted to 0.08, my tires seem to ware in an exactly even manner. I am pleased with my current adjustments.

I think you should get the K-MAC bushings in the rear, or raise the car a bit with thicker spring pads to get rid of that excessive negative camber. You can check the "bumps" on the pads. See if they are 1-bump at all four corners. You could add a bump in thickness, which might fix the slightly over negative front camber and then get the K-MAC bushings for the rear. Some guys go ahead with the very high negative camber, but more negative than –2.0 has to be too much camber. Is your car really low? Maybe someone cut the front springs, because the drop in the rear is often more than the front when you install aftermarket springs. Some guys cut the springs to get it really low in front. Maybe you are just too low.

In terms of $$$, yes it may cost some money to get it right, but with only 52K on that 87 W124 it would be worth it to get it just right. You have a real collector’s car with many years of enjoyment to follow. If I were you, I would do whatever it takes to get it perfect. I think you will be thrilled with the car.
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