Leadership Team Shortshift Posted August 27, 2020 Leadership Team Share Posted August 27, 2020 Numpty question that I should know the answer to (and probably have written down somewhere) but a quick search hasn't thrown up the answer.Can anyone please confirm the change in toe angle that occurs from one turn of the ball joint at the end of the tie rod?ThanksJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Is this the TRE on the steering rack?If yes the adjustment is as fine as you want it as the other end attached to the rack rotates too.Sorry not answered your question! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Geoff Brown Posted August 27, 2020 Area Representative Share Posted August 27, 2020 James #1 - from what I recall it is 0.25 of a degree. But do not quote me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 I've copied this from an old thread on here:(a) one turn of the top joint = 1/4 degree of camber(b) to compensate the effect on toe, turn track rod .285 turns per top joint turnUnfortunately I don't remember who the author was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Don't want to hijack the thread but is the common knowledge of camber, toe and castor front and rear?my 620 seems to have pronounced negative camber and a toe out in the front. Lazy to study how it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Shortshift Posted August 27, 2020 Author Leadership Team Share Posted August 27, 2020 Thanks guys@rj:"one turn of the top joint = 1/4 degree of camber; (b) to compensate the effect on toe, turn track rod .285 turns per top joint turn"Yup, and thanks, but that is the effect on toe of a change in camber (adjusting the top ball joint) whereas I'm after the effect on toe of adjusting the steering TRE/tie-rod ball joint... You know, the one that comes out from the rack and goes into the steering control arm that's mounted on the hub.@Igor:There is indeed masses of information on here about geo settings for standard (S3 and SV) cars, for both road and track use. A quick search will keep you enthralled for hours!James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Ooops, sorry.I'll have a look at my car and see if I can calculate it for you. Should be relatively easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Shortshift Posted August 27, 2020 Author Leadership Team Share Posted August 27, 2020 No worries - I can measure my own this afternoon; I was just thinking that someone would just know the answer!Thanks anyway.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 1 full turn on 1 side = 0.56 degree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Shortshift Posted August 27, 2020 Author Leadership Team Share Posted August 27, 2020 Thank you Neil!James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now