need alignment help

**llewop_211** · 08-21-2008 04:14 PM

Installed my suspension and took my car to wheel works. They said this is the best they could do because of some problem with the right rear. I didnt understand what the guy was talking about, he said this is the best he could do. Whats the dealio here?

**theskuh** · 08-21-2008 05:39 PM

Do they have the right software to do an a4?

I have been calling around for an alignment and a bunch of places won't touch the A4. I only found a few shops in town that will do it.

**Squarrl** · 08-21-2008 06:19 PM

Yah basically around me only audi and VW will do a a4, and at VW you might need to say Passat 4 motion :p. The coupe quattro (after complete restoration) not even audi dealer wanted to align it.

**djwimbo** · 08-21-2008 06:34 PM

You circled mostly before #'s. Look at the after #'s. The only thing I see wrong with that is the right rear camber is off. This is why you have 0.6* cross camber in the rear.

Everything else is pretty close.

**llewop_211** · 08-21-2008 09:49 PM

thanks for the responses. the guy at wheel works circled those trying to explain the problem to me. just wondering what kind of uneven tire wear i should expect. should i go somewhere else to have it redone?

**onemoremile** · 08-22-2008 11:58 AM

That right rear camber is really easy to change too. Just turn the eccentric bolt on the inside end of the rear tie rod.

**calitri808** · 08-22-2008 02:34 PM

The right rear camber didn't even change. Honestly, I wouldn't worry about it too much, you probably wouldn't even notice the difference. Its only 0.4* off from being within spec.

But it doesn't even look like he tried to adjust the rear right camber. Usually when u adjust toe, your camber will move so slightly. But you adjust camber first before toe. I checked on my alignment machine computer, looked at the illustration, and I think your camber should've changed. Might wanna take it to another alignment shop.

I aligned my girlfriends 98 avant and was able to get everything in spec. Her car has the stock sport suspension, but I could see I got a lot of adjustment left. Your front camber is non adjustable but they make those aftermarket adjustable upper bushing to make them adjustable... I wouldn't worry about it.

**llewop_211** · 08-22-2008 04:34 PM

thanks guys

**djwimbo** · 08-23-2008 12:30 PM

I'm not going to say "I wouldn't worry about it" but it's not that far off.

I'd change it, whether the eccentric bolt is frozen/rusted/fubar and needs replaced or whatever. I like my car to have predictable handling. If you alignment isn't "straight" the car can take right corners different than left corners.
This could be an advantage if you were circle track racing.

**titaniumbullet** · 08-23-2008 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by djwimbo

You circled mostly before #'s. Look at the after #'s. The only thing I see wrong with that is the right rear camber is off. This is why you have 0.6* cross camber in the rear.

Everything else is pretty close.

Make sure they are using the correct software for your car... I dont know A LOT about your issue so Im using what I know + a lil common sense shops want your money... ALL you money so be careful....