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Blackie_No1
05-04-10, 11:41 AM
My wee nova has been dropped by 60mm (I think) and the Tyres are wearing very badly on the inside. Will adjustable bearing tops allow me to correct the camber?
let_nova
05-04-10, 11:41 AM
did you do tracking after fitting the kit?
therealnovaboy
05-04-10, 11:49 AM
slot the top of the two holes on the shock that are used to bolt the shock to the hub. adjust the camber by twisting the hub forward then bolt it up.
Bubba
05-04-10, 11:54 AM
that sounds alot like tracking to me. mine did the same thing
therealnovaboy
05-04-10, 12:00 PM
no its probably the fact the camber has changed due to the drop. the tracking will have changed slightly but not enough to cause serious wear. get the tracking done when you get the camber done, that is if you are not going to do the camber yourself (which isnt easy without proper equipment).
let_nova
05-04-10, 12:04 PM
the main problem WILL be the tracking. sort it and it will most likely be fine. mines lowered 80mm and with the tracking done its fine
Iain
05-04-10, 12:04 PM
Yes wearing the inside quicker is due to camber but the tracking will make it scrub away far too quick.
Adjustable topmounts are for coilovers only so dunno if they'll fit your "60mm I think" suspension.
Look in to camber bolts (available from LMF) and get a local place to set up the camber/toe properly.
mk1nova_rich
05-04-10, 03:31 PM
negative camber causes some wear but excessive wear is NEARLY ALWAYS due to incorrect tracking.
Blackie_No1
09-04-10, 03:58 PM
Yea the tracking was out by 9 deg!!!!!
mowgli
09-04-10, 04:09 PM
http://www.total-eminence.co.uk/images/KAMB199.jpg
Blackie_No1
09-04-10, 05:15 PM
Lol!! I am actually thinking of getting a money box for the nova!! Put into it and only take out when it needs something lol
Lee
09-04-10, 05:23 PM
no its probably the fact the camber has changed due to the drop. the tracking will have changed slightly but not enough to cause serious wear.

Didi you get that little nugget from the twisty driveshaft guy as well? Id change your info source if I were you lol
let_nova
09-04-10, 10:47 PM
lmao, i was right then

lee, legend!
mowgli
10-04-10, 08:52 AM
camber doesn't change that much on a nova.. 60mm is like having it full of people. and it was designed for that anyway!