Scirocco Central

Much better than it was ... still not 100% but should be easy to sort with a new left rear arm bolt. (seized and didn't want to snap it!)

Before:


After:


Any comments from the alignment guru?

Seems like it was all over the place in the before measures - why was it so bad ?
In any case , they appear to have corrected most of the errors , I'd concentrate on getting the rear left toe back to nominal .


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uklee wrote:Seems like it was all over the place in the before measures - why was it so bad ?
In any case , they appear to have corrected most of the errors , I'd concentrate on getting the rear left toe back to nominal .


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Absolutely no idea. It is a GT170 and I asked them to use the 'R' settings due to a bit of extra camber, but even so I didn't expect it to be out that much.

They have said to cut the bolt out and replace the bush will be over £200 ... I can buy the complete arm (Lemforder) for £80 which makes more sense? I assume the bolts aren't expensive.

Car drives better but pulls slightly to one side now which I assume is due to rear toe? - I can't say I noticed this previously ...

Thanks for dropping in ... Appreciated!

Anyone done this bush before?

New rear toe arm fitted and then went back for alignment:



I asked them to equalise the front camber which they say they have done as much as can... apparently to do anymore requires subframe to be moved? As the camber isn't adjustable on the front if I heard him properly?

uklee wrote:Seems like it was all over the place in the before measures - why was it so bad ?

It wasn't that bad

It is true, the front camber is not adjustable naturally.
Usually the front console bushes being worn can accentuate the camber and also the subframe not being quite fully centred can cause it.
Nearly every Mk5, A3, Scirocco, Seat Leon, etc, have the same issue unless it's been fixed. Not really too much of an issue.

To fix it I would fit new Wishbone bushses (whether you choose OEM or upgraded is up to you), Tyrolsport Subframe Deadset kit, and new ball joints (I would suggest upgrading to Superpro ones). Usually this sets it back as close to Zero as it can be but there will usually always be a small offset.

Superpro ball joints are adjustable for camber anyway, I run -2 degrees front camber.

Front console bushes and wishbones have been checked last weekend ... all fine I'm told.

Mechanic did recommend uprated console bushes as they do fail on these cars apparently.