Vts steering camber/caster

12th June 2010, 08:52

after having my tracking done and wheels balanced 3 times spending £££ my mk 2 vts still pulls too the left with the steering wheel at 1 oclock ive had suspension looked at ball joints ect ect after visiting all my local garages I finally thinck where the problem lies???? I was told its the camber/caster something on my car cannot be adjusted?? has anyone had the same problem and what too look for cost wise when i take it too the garage too be done?? will appreciate any help

12th June 2010, 09:32

Hi Phillip,

Is the car lowered? Is it possible that the front left is lower than the front right? Are the coild springs ok? I cannot think of anything, other than a huge front-end smash, that might impact the caster. Camber is usually adjusted via the track-rod ends.

12th June 2010, 09:44

fronts lowered back not been done springs look ok as the mechanics have said they look standard springs thats the weird thing. If it is the camber caster are we talking big money? I was told its a replaceable part ? cheers

12th June 2010, 09:48

Ok, I suspected that the front left may be a different but maybe they are ok.

Try the measurements that Aaron took here: http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...80#post4454780 and see if the front left and front right are the same.

If the front left is closer to the rear of the front wheel arch then the lower suspension arm may be bent. Have you hit a curb? It's the only thing that I can think of that can be changed to alter caster, but you should be able to spot it.

12th June 2010, 09:49

They can't be standard springs at the front if its been lowered, unless the oem springs were cut wich could be where the problem lies

12th June 2010, 09:59

cheers guys will take some measurements now hopefully its not too serious

12th June 2010, 10:20

right i have some measurements start with the driver side from top of wheel too the arch its sayin 7 1/2 cm from the wheel too the front bumper its sayin 6 1/2cm and from the wheel too the side skirt its 5cm ok here here is the passenger side readings from the top of the wheel too the arch its 7 1/2 cm from the front bumper too the wheel its 4cm and from the wheel too the side skirt its 7cm... something is out

any suggestions cheers

12th June 2010, 11:30

Hey Phil,

Ok at least you have found a difference, which is good, you are on the right track. Sadly, I can't follow the measurements. Could you post a picture with the measurements identified?

Sounds like the lower suspension arm could be bent, sounds like the ride height is the same on both sides. Have you clobbered a curb by any chance?

12th June 2010, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobC

Hi Phillip,

Is the car lowered? Is it possible that the front left is lower than the front right? Are the coild springs ok? I cannot think of anything, other than a huge front-end smash, that might impact the caster. Camber is usually adjusted via the track-rod ends.

I don't think on McPherson struts that the toe effects camber.
Correct me if i'm wrong

12th June 2010, 13:42

Can only adjust the toe at the front an the Saxo. If the camber or castor is out then you are usually looking at bent components

12th June 2010, 13:53

Ok, thanks guys.

12th June 2010, 16:01

hi bob is it poss i could email you some pics too you im out today but would appreciate your help cheers if you could give me ur mail add??