Alignment - information

[Z4Andy3.0i]

Since getting my 3.0i I was a bit disappointed in its general dynamics.
However, I was advised (thanks guys) that tyres would make a big difference, so prior to sticking on some new F1s, I decided to check out my current set-up.
(no point in scrubbing new rubber, until I tested it with the old)

Front l/h was in spec, R/H was 2.5mm toe in, front camber l/h was in spec, -1.3 r/h.
Caster varied from 4.0 to 6.0 across the car
Rear camber ok both, but toe in 1.4mm r/h.

Car reset to the following

front toe - 0.3mm in both sides
front camber - -1.3 both sides (.33 = 1/3 = 20 minutes - approx)
caster - +5.3 both sides (pulled in itself whenever toe and camber where adjusted)

rear camber -2.5 both sides
toe = unchanged - zero l/h, in 1.4 r/h (couldn't work out how to easily adjust toe without affecting camber, pushed for time, so just left as is, but will review as soon as I get a bit of free time.)

(Obviously all measurements whilst accurate, are fairly approx - the car is for road use, so like yours, it has no rose joints - give it another bounce and everything varies slightly. All adjustments with me (13stone) in the drivers seat, and car about 50% fuelled)

Result. (car still on worn runflats)
Much lighter on it's feet - better feel, no pulling to the left, still some (but improved) tramlining / bump steer.
Braking feel is at least as good, although I actually think it's better.
To be honest, it is just so much nicer to drive.
(I need to see what effect on tyre wear front camber has - will advise)

I'm not suggesting this is in any way an optimum set-up, just what I've tried and the results I've got.

Thanks, Andy

 

[cj10jeeper]

Interesting stats and I'll compare with mine when i get 10 minutes.

Where did you get it done and on what equipment?
Were the settings using the correct seat, boot and fuel load ballastiing?
Is it a pre or postfacelift?

 

[sixspeed]

That's a lot of camber on the rear. I'm guessing the car is lowered? I'd probably run a smidge more toe-in on the rear too, as I like to tame the already tail-happy rear-end - not much, just a couple mm but sounds good otherwise, and without aftermarket adjustable arms/top mounts probably as good as you'll get!