Newbe Camber alignment HELP!!!!!

[M3jamaica]

So I went to get alignment, they telling me Camber cannot be adjusted, left side is at -3, right at -0.6. That don't feel right to me. I have a 2008 competition package. All stock. Can I get it properly adjusted?

[M3jamaica]

And if it cannot be adjusted, why such a difference? Problem with rack end? Shocks? Sorry, I'm in panic mode

[dpaul]

I don't know if the competition package might be different but normally there is a locating pin that prevents camber adjustment. It can be pretty easily removed to allow a small amount of adjustment but only 0.5 or so.

-3 is greater than expected in a stock vehicle, too much for the street and possibly too much for anything. Further, as you state, the difference between the sides is very abnormal.

I wonder if the shop is accurately measuring things. If they are, I'd guess something in your chassis/suspension/wheel is seriously bent.

[Solo_M_Tech]

Your lower control arms are bent. Replace them, and the tension arms and go back for the alignment. If it's still out of wack, go to a different alignment shop. it's hard to believe the issue is anything more than that.

[M3jamaica]

Originally Posted by Solo_M_Tech

Your lower control arms are bent. Replace them, and the tension arms and go back for the alignment. If it's still out of wack, go to a different alignment shop. it's hard to believe the issue is anything more than that.

Thanks. Will do. I did drop in a huge pothole last week, it tear the tire and buss up the strut, most likely something bent.......

[Solo_M_Tech]

Originally Posted by M3jamaica

Thanks. Will do. I did drop in a huge pothole last week, it tear the tire and buss up the strut, most likely something bent.......

See, there you go. You knew the answer to your question all along.

[macdude357]

Just an FYI, Competition Package didn't start until 2011 so there are no 2008 Competition Package cars. I hope whomever you bought it from didn't throw on Comp Pack wheels and try and pass it off as a Comp Pack car.

[M3jamaica]

Originally Posted by macdude357

Just an FYI, Competition Package didn't start until 2011 so there are no 2008 Competition Package cars. I hope whomever you bought it from didn't throw on Comp Pack wheels and try and pass it off as a Comp Pack car.

Didn't know that. It has the wheels, springs, EDC, everything a competition package has....well good to know still....