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  1. 60cyclehum

    60cyclehum Karting

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    #1 60cyclehum, Jan 21, 2013
    I want to get my 308 QV in for an alignment, but the local shop who I trust to do it, does not have the camber shims. They said they can do it, if I supply the shims. I've searched and can't find much info on this. Anyone know where to get them? Or what sizes/ how many I will need?
     
  2. Iain

    Iain F1 Rookie

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    #2 Iain, Jan 21, 2013
    Hill engineering (I would guess Ricambi if you are in the US)

    Just buy a selection, they should be able to mix & match with what you have.
     
  3. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 Steve Magnusson, Jan 21, 2013
    This seems more like fear of the unknown -- nothing uber-special about those camber shims.
     
  4. hanknum

    hanknum Formula 3

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    #4 hanknum, Jan 21, 2013
    Heck, you can even get some large washers and cut slots in them to work...
     
  5. 60cyclehum

    60cyclehum Karting

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    #5 60cyclehum, Jan 21, 2013
    Hmmmmm- that's kind of what I was thinking, that they should be pretty common stuff. This is the only place around that I would even consider taking this car to, everything else is chain Goodyear, Discount Tire ,etc. Sucks when you can't even get a simple alignment! I'd like to add some negative camber, and I know there is not much to add, wouldn't take too much shimming at all, I wouldn't think. I'll call them back and see if they will try.....
     
  6. johnny308

    johnny308 Karting

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    #6 johnny308, Jan 21, 2013
    Hello,

    It is very possible to get a simple system together to an alignment at home.

    The first thing one needs is a flat floor or a floor that has a know angle. One part of my shop floor sloops to the south a slight amount but is near perfectly flat east to west so I park heading north. I have a set of caster tables and a Dunlop camber/caster set. A string setup lets me measure toe.

    The tables and the Dunlop items might cost $400 but I have expensed these items over many years. The strings, cheap jack stands and a 6inch machinist rule may be $40.

    It is VERY possible to purchase the items need to do a good home alignment at Home Depot or etc.

    Most good auto parts stores will have the camber shims. Myself I would wonder about a shop that did not have a good stock as I walked away! Just sayin.........

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  7. Brian Harper

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    #7 Brian Harper, Jan 25, 2013
    Ricambi sells the official shims and they aren't that expensive. I bought a few of each size and let the alignment shop have at it. I still have a selection, some new and some vintage. If you are nearby you can come by and borrow the set for your alignment. Your profile doesn't say where you are.
     
  8. dflett

    dflett Formula 3
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    #8 dflett, Jan 25, 2013
    I bought a selection from superformance and brought them to the alignment shop (Scott Crispano, Ridgewood, NJ) along with the car.
     
  9. 60cyclehum

    60cyclehum Karting

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    #9 60cyclehum, Jan 27, 2013
    I'm in ky, a little too far away. Thanks for the generous offer though!
     

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