[s-cars] Tramlining Exits Stage Left

[Fred Munro]

I just completed a suspension rebuild on the UrS4, had it aligned, and the
moderate tramlining that went with the 225 skins seems to be gone.

I had the four wheel alignment done at the local dealer, and I must say it
is the most thorough alignment I have ever had done.
Of course the right front strut wouldn't dial in on camber, so the tech
suggested he slot out the upper plate a bit. OK - go for it. Still didn't
come in, so he says "I'll have to shift the subframe to get the camber and
caster in on that side - is that OK?". Well, I guess so! He moved the
subframe over and the right side came in at -0.8. He matched the left side
camber to the right side and set the toe to spec. Because both sides are on
the negative side of the spec and the toe is at spec, I suspect it's a bit
toed-in at speed which seems to have cured the tramlining problem.

The steering wheel is dead centre too!

I am pleased.

Fred Munro
'94 S4