Tracking Issues
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No, its based on the fact that this platform, although roughly might be thought to have been first launched as Audi A2, was more fully first launched as Skoda Fabia, and when you have bought lots of bits for the "running gear" for a VW Polo 9N, then you will have discovered that the stated source country is CZ!
Having spent a lifetime in manufacturing industry I know too well that most parts now come from places that still do not get known for their excellance in quality. Supply chain, ie outsourcing the supply of parts does tend to save money for the manufacturer but you normally end up with some numb skull in the supply chain procurement specifying the parts by price and not by them being "correct or suitable for end use". Procurement people are not fully to blame as most of them should not even be trusted with a toilet brush!
I think I've got it in the car, will see about scanning it up and see what people think.
Mine is on the worktop at home I think(not in car 
), so will be tomorrow but I'll get it scanned.
), so will be tomorrow but I'll get it scanned.Post them both with write-up of how it drives and I will compere them with similar cases from our place.
I must admit I have noticed a bit of pull recently, since the rear coilovers went on. It seems to do it with more people in the car but sometimes also when I'm by myself although I could just be being paranoid. Car is booked in for next monday to get front coilovers fitted, rears checked & tracking sorted. Can't wait!
Heres the before measurements. Already had it set up and then about a year later notice the start o tyre wear, Im sure it had only changed recently as the wear wasnt too bad and it was ok before and at MOT time the previous month.
After
I suspect my wishbone bushes are shagged again, particularly the nearside and also get a wee knock when going into my driveway. Got some cupra ones to be fitted
After
I suspect my wishbone bushes are shagged again, particularly the nearside and also get a wee knock when going into my driveway. Got some cupra ones to be fitted
After
I suspect my wishbone bushes are shagged again, particularly the nearside and also get a wee knock when going into my driveway. Got some cupra ones to be fitted
Personally, I'd make the camber adjustable, and take both fronts and rears to 1 degree
And I'd set the front toe to 0degrees. You lose a little initial turn in but increase mid corner stability. Plus with dynamic toe, you end up with a little toe in on the move anyway.
TBH although the garage obviously have the gear, they haven't done the best job they could have done
How do I go about making the camber adjustable? As far as I was aware Ibizas could only be adjusted so much? Think the likes of EP3 CTR geometry can be adjusted a fair bit to get a good fast road setup?
Your limited at the rear, but theres stil generally a bit of adjustment on all the bolts.
For the front, remove the bottom ball joints and slot the mouning holes and you can have whatever camber you wish.
Think I'll try a different garage (motorsport based place) and have my bushes and tracking done by them in a one'r
With camber dont mess with it by yourself - you will end up doing more bad then good. But like vroomtshh said you have to much neg camber on front and thats way this wear problem. Ideal would be to shift subframe from left to right and make an even spread. That way you can adjust it without special kits. Only problem you need the same good equipment to make adjustment on camber and leave even caster so it wont pull to side after.
Overall they done it fine but in lazy way. They have equipment but have no intrest to use it full way.
Overall they done it fine but in lazy way. They have equipment but have no intrest to use it full way.
make sure you have the cupra solid bushes put in (if you still ride on standard bushes you may be able to get them replaced free of charge by SEAT if they're causing you grief)...i had tracking problems a few times in the first 2 years of ownership which went as follows:
1. standard factory bushes split, replaced under warranty by SEAT as these were VOID by SEAT UK with revised VW web-design model
2. web-design bushes split, replaced once again under warranty by SEAT with solid CUPRA bushes (never had a problem again, ride remains unchanged)
although i got SEAT to do the final realignment it hasn't been out since and have had a few pot-hole scares in the last 1 yr and half! According to SEAT it was a known problem that other bushes have a lot of play in them, supposed to give more ride comfort, but tbh it felt the same with the solid CUPRA ones in
hope that helps in any way...
1. standard factory bushes split, replaced under warranty by SEAT as these were VOID by SEAT UK with revised VW web-design model
2. web-design bushes split, replaced once again under warranty by SEAT with solid CUPRA bushes (never had a problem again, ride remains unchanged)
although i got SEAT to do the final realignment it hasn't been out since and have had a few pot-hole scares in the last 1 yr and half! According to SEAT it was a known problem that other bushes have a lot of play in them, supposed to give more ride comfort, but tbh it felt the same with the solid CUPRA ones in
hope that helps in any way...
Finally got round to scanning mine in:
Im supprised they havent measure caster (dispite its not adjustable) its still affecting vehicle. It need someone who is willing to do that job. In fact it all look very good and very close and it does require tweaking. Front subframe need re-aligning as well as back.
With oneone willing to put some effort you should result in "0" thrust angle and even camber with that toe. As far as front, it needs checking caster and then correcting all at once.
Its not bad but there is still plenty to do to make it better.
I know place where they are willing to adjust things like that.
This is the thing, finding a place that specialises enough in alignment to do it.
Most places sell it as a 'side product' to selling tyres etc. In fairness that feels pretty good, and after they tracked it last time I got 15k out of a pair of Toyo Proxes 4 on the front, which all in all is not too bad with the torque/bhp the car runs.
Most places sell it as a 'side product' to selling tyres etc. In fairness that feels pretty good, and after they tracked it last time I got 15k out of a pair of Toyo Proxes 4 on the front, which all in all is not too bad with the torque/bhp the car runs.
How much tread left on your tyres?
As far as place I know one place in Leeds but that is long drive for you - unfortunetly.
As far as place I know one place in Leeds but that is long drive for you - unfortunetly.
If all else fails I think I know a place near Warrington.
However...Whilst doing a few jobs the other day, I found a tiny bit of play in my passenger side track rod end...think I need to get that bad boy sorted before anymore alignment works :/
However...Whilst doing a few jobs the other day, I found a tiny bit of play in my passenger side track rod end...think I need to get that bad boy sorted before anymore alignment works :/
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