How do you install/adjust CPP front adjustable control arms?
06-11-2008, 12:10 PM
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How do you install/adjust CPP front adjustable control arms?
I could handle the actual installation part, no problem. But, I bought these used without instructions and have no idea how to set the adjustment when installing?
Anyone done these (or have good instructions) anywhere?
Anyone done these (or have good instructions) anywhere?
06-11-2008, 01:37 PM
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Okay, but I do my own alignments...
I just haven't worked with these (two adjustments) before. The stock front control arms are at -1.6D camber on the driver's side and -1.1D camber on the passenger side. That's why I wanted these so I can correct the difference. I'm going to set both sides at -1.75D and zero toe again.
Does anyone have access to CPP adjustable control arm instructions (or any other brands for that matter)?
I just need to know the adjustment procedure for these.
Does anyone have access to CPP adjustable control arm instructions (or any other brands for that matter)?
I just need to know the adjustment procedure for these.
06-11-2008, 02:22 PM
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My Istook arms didn't have instructions, and I doubt the CPP ones did either.
But the alignment guys don't have a problem with them. They actually love them since they are so easy to adjust.
Sounds like a trial and error process or a trip to the alignment shop.
Sounds like a trial and error process or a trip to the alignment shop.
06-11-2008, 02:22 PM
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My local Audi tuner wants $200 for an alignment...
and I'm not going to NTB to have an 18 year old monkey around with it - when his computerized equipment is telling him that 1) front camber is out of spec and 2) it is nonadjustable on my car. Understand?
That is why I learned to do it myself. It is very simple on this car. (Plus, I already have the laser level and toe measuring caliper.) I've set rear camber and toe settings to my exact specs and front toe as well. Now I want to add front camber to the equation, that is all.
Like I said, I just don't have any instructions that come with the CPP parts, hence the adjustment procedure for twin arms.
Once, I know - it'll be a peace of cake, like the rest of the adjustments, I'm sure.
That is why I learned to do it myself. It is very simple on this car. (Plus, I already have the laser level and toe measuring caliper.) I've set rear camber and toe settings to my exact specs and front toe as well. Now I want to add front camber to the equation, that is all.
Like I said, I just don't have any instructions that come with the CPP parts, hence the adjustment procedure for twin arms.
Once, I know - it'll be a peace of cake, like the rest of the adjustments, I'm sure.
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06-11-2008, 02:28 PM
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If you already do your own alignments, how hard is it going to be to learn by trial and error?
I've been thinking of doing my own alignments too. I just assumed that's the only way to figure it out. Maybe if you locate instructions or figure it out you can post here with the info.
06-11-2008, 02:31 PM
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That's what I'm starting to think too...
I just wanted to know how to pull in the camber (adjusting both arms?) without knocking the toe way out of line.
06-11-2008, 02:38 PM
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I will post it when I'm done figuring it out...
So far everything has been so simple, as long as I have a helper at the other end of the car.
Although, a guy that I autocross with, who has been doing it for nearly forty years does it all himself. I should ask him... he currently races a Porsche Cayman S and makes his own parts too.
Although, a guy that I autocross with, who has been doing it for nearly forty years does it all himself. I should ask him... he currently races a Porsche Cayman S and makes his own parts too.