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Old 10-19-2003, 09:24 PM
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i had my front end done about 2 months age,i am going thru my new front tyres very quickly,inside 1/3 is getting used up at a alarming rate.my car has never been damaged.tryed 2 days ago to push the camber plates all the way to the outside ( if you are looking at the car from the front right camber plate all the way right , left the same,only pulled all the way to the left. )of the shock towers.i put in new struts about 3 years ago ,8000 miles. any help here.please.
Old 10-20-2003, 03:57 AM
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Default Re: need help! to much camber....

I had the same problem, ruined two good tires. I replaced the control arm bushings, strut bearings, and tie rod ends. I will have a shop re-allign today.
Old 10-20-2003, 06:13 AM
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Ck the inner control arm bushings for separation. If all is well there, it is possible to loosen the subframe, pry it over (to the side with more neg camber) and try again.

This is a common problem. IN some cases I've actually had to push the towers back out. Those strut towers should have a crossbrace. Oh hey, audi thought so too! (see v8 and S4/6)

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Default Re: need help! to much camber....

I had a similar problem after installing new struts, turned out to not be camber, but toe.
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Default Re: need help! to much camber....

Audi did the same thing with the 8C/8G chassis in the US, and also the 8B in the ROW after I think the S2 came out.
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