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Old 15 March 2003, 09:49 AM
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Does anyone know how to do this ie with bits of string, toe guage etc. - can u post up some instructions or links to instructions.
Thanks in advance,
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Old 17 March 2003, 09:20 AM
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I guess not.
Old 17 March 2003, 05:24 PM
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I have a toe guage & camber guage & know how to use them !
Just wondering best way to get the back true to front or to car (ie so not crabbing down road).
Would like to try a few different settings before going for more professional approach.
Old 19 March 2003, 10:35 PM
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"crabbing down the road" i haven't heard that for a while

last time i heard that, the guy at National tyres made a complete mess of the settings on my Uno

I know what your thinking, Uno.. but it was a turbo with nearly 250bhp/ton, you floored it and it made for the nearest ditch.

Seriously, go for it, i don't think there's that much adjustmet on the Scoob, but i'll be intersted in any findings you make.

Roy
Old 20 March 2003, 10:00 AM
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There's plenty of adjustment with Whiteline control arms etc.
Was thinking of trying Whiteline's weekend racer settings
2.5 deg camber at front 0 toe
1.5 rear with some toe out
Sounds great for trackdays but maybe a bit too much on road - we'll see.
Old 20 March 2003, 09:46 PM
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is "tracking" the same term as geometry and alignment?

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Old 21 March 2003, 08:22 AM
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er....partly.
Old 21 March 2003, 08:59 PM
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its just that i`ve had coilovers fitted and the mechanic who fitted them said to get the "tracking" done, which i`ve done so is the anything else i can do to improve the handling?

cheers mike
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