Benz Brace

[Claus Vegener]

When I installed the brace 2 years ago, it was because my car
had the weldings at the passenger side (used car).
When I am running on track I have problems with outside wear
on the tyres due to body roll and heavy front.
My Camper is - 0.5 but I have been thinking of a modification
of the brace, in order to pull the towers together, in order to
be able to get a more negative Camper.
I just spoil all my tyres - Yokohama A032 225/45 17,
Bridgestone PP03. The outer sidewall is used half down and
the treadpatterns suffer outside.
Fronttemperature 65 degC, 150F; Backtyres 38C = 100
I suppose -3 would help?
Claus
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernie Benz" <b.m.benz at prodigy.net>
To: <gregsj2 at attbi.com>
Cc: "200q20V mailing list" <200q20v at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 8:33 PM
Subject: Re: Benz Brace


> Greg,
>
> To install only, not fabricate, about 15 minutes.  But competenticy
> sometimes slows one down.
>
> For street use:
>
> Zero Camber, front and rear, with no tolerence!, as close as is repeatable
> within the accuracy of your measurement technique and steering linkage and
> suspension conditions.
>
> Total Toe, front and back,  1/8" +/- 1/16" over 5' toe in, centered on the
> chassis.
>
> Castor, adjust only to correct a residual side pull after Camber and Toe are
> correct.  If adjusted recheck toe.
>
> Maybe I'm too fussy, but it sure pays off in tire wear and handling.
> Have you seen my DIY alignment, posted on Chris Miller's site?
>
> Bernie
>
> > From: gregsj2 at attbi.com
> > Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2002 16:26:22 +0000
> > To: Bernie Benz <b.m.benz at prodigy.net>
> > Subject: Benz Brace
> >
> > Bernie,
> >
> > How long should it take a competent mechanic to install a
> > Benz Brace on a '91 200 20v tqa?
> >
> > What do you recommend for front alignment numbers?
> >
> > TIA for your help
> >
> > Greg J
>
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