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(Message started by: Hans on Nov 6^th, 2009, 3:03pm)

Title: Castor/camber out off limits
Post by Hans on Nov 6^th, 2009, 3:03pm

I lack about one degree of castor on both frontwheels.
I also have about one degree to much negative camber on one frontwheel.

I don´t see any adjustment possibilitys on the McPearson shock towers mounts.

I can´t find any text about it.

A: Is there any written practicess/tips/hints anywhere about Camber / Castor adjustments on late Scorpios ?

B: Is there any possible adjustments ?

Title: Re: Castor/camber out off limits
Post by martin_rowe on Nov 6^th, 2009, 3:29pm

castor and camber are not adjustable on the scorp, though weak or sagged front springs will have a large effect on camber.

Title: Re: Castor/camber out off limits
Post by Highlander on Nov 8^th, 2009, 11:35am

Hans, what year is your car, is it a Scorpio 1 or Scorpio 2?

Title: Re: Castor/camber out off limits
Post by Tekno on Nov 8^th, 2009, 11:46am

I remember that Granada mk3's maximum allowed camber was -3 degree. No idea about 95+ Scorpio
I had on Granada mk3 rear camber almost that. It was maximum allowed according charts.
Can't remember what I had on front but my Granny was lowered much as possible without going over -3 degree rear camber

Camber adjustment is possible by machining V -shaped shim plates.

Title: Re: Castor/camber out off limits
Post by Hans on Nov 8^th, 2009, 11:18pm

Its a 1998 (the latest) Cosworth (& the worst) !
/Hans