BrianC72gt
07-18-2007, 07:35 AM
Did the fronts along with all of the arms, sway bar ends, outer tie rod ends, and rubber snubber on the top of the struts 8 weeks ago. Had another child a few weeks earlier than expected so I didn't get to the rear end yet.
I realize that the handling will remain upset until I do the backs and understeer like crazy, but I can tell you with certainty, the B&Gs are not staying. Too harsh for NYC roads. If I were down South on glass smooth roads, then this would be an option, but I suspect there are more Quattro readers in the land of frost heave, so I don't know what the Mfr is thinking about.
When the passenger's side wheel hits a bump or pothole, It sounds like metal slamming the pavement, and I cringe in fear of a bent rim or blowout. I do tend to run my tires on the high side, but I don't think a few pounds is going to make a big difference. Too low, too harsh and without correction to the camber gain, too darty when upset by bumps. Maybe an extra collar spacer would help, but I won't be traveling that road. Hoping the Eibachs are better.
P.S. According to the alignment shop I went to, there is NO adjustability in the front end except toe in/out. You can correct unequal camber and some caster by loosening and moving the entire subframe...but, certainly camber is just to get both sides equal. I would think you could get some independent caster adjustment, but camber takes from one side and gives to the other since you are moving the subframe. Bottom line, if it wasn't hit in an accident and was right before, it shouldn't need to be moved.
Regards,
Brian C.
I realize that the handling will remain upset until I do the backs and understeer like crazy, but I can tell you with certainty, the B&Gs are not staying. Too harsh for NYC roads. If I were down South on glass smooth roads, then this would be an option, but I suspect there are more Quattro readers in the land of frost heave, so I don't know what the Mfr is thinking about.
When the passenger's side wheel hits a bump or pothole, It sounds like metal slamming the pavement, and I cringe in fear of a bent rim or blowout. I do tend to run my tires on the high side, but I don't think a few pounds is going to make a big difference. Too low, too harsh and without correction to the camber gain, too darty when upset by bumps. Maybe an extra collar spacer would help, but I won't be traveling that road. Hoping the Eibachs are better.
P.S. According to the alignment shop I went to, there is NO adjustability in the front end except toe in/out. You can correct unequal camber and some caster by loosening and moving the entire subframe...but, certainly camber is just to get both sides equal. I would think you could get some independent caster adjustment, but camber takes from one side and gives to the other since you are moving the subframe. Bottom line, if it wasn't hit in an accident and was right before, it shouldn't need to be moved.
Regards,
Brian C.