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  • thefrog1394
    Noobie
    • Feb 2015
    • 25

    #1

    rear toe

    Just got an alignment done at firestone and I have -.31 degrees of rear toe (all on once side basically). My understanding is that toe out on these cars can induce dangerous oversteer pretty quickly at high speeds. Anyone know at what point this becomes an issue? Should I be worried about severe handling impact at -.30 degrees?

    Sounds like bent rear trailing arms are a relatively common. Should I jump right to that or does anyone know if worn RTABs could cause this level of toe change?

    Side note, aside from finding the rear toe issue, my DIY front toe alignment was basically spot on. Kind of pissed that I paid for the alignment just to have them throw it on the rack and basically do nothing.
  • HerbE30
    E30 Addict
    • Nov 2015
    • 538

    #2
    20% Accurate

    Morty: Well Summer maybe people that create things aren’t concerned with your delicate sensibilities you know? Maybe the species that communicate with each other through a filter of your comfort are less evolved that the ones that just communicate? Maybe your problems are your own to deal with and maybe the public giving a shit about your feelings is a one way ticket to extinction.

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    • jlevie
      R3V OG
      • Nov 2006
      • 13530

      #3
      I'd replace the rear trailing arm bushings as a first step. Check the subframe bushings while you are in that area. If new bushings don't solve the problem either replace the bad trailing arm or add in the camber/toe adjusters.
      The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
      Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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      • HerbE30
        E30 Addict
        • Nov 2015
        • 538

        #4
        Originally posted by thefrog1394
        Just got an alignment done at firestone and I have -.31 degrees of rear toe .
        I used 12mm subframe riser bushings and diff spacers. Condor Speed Shop style.
        20% Accurate

        Morty: Well Summer maybe people that create things aren’t concerned with your delicate sensibilities you know? Maybe the species that communicate with each other through a filter of your comfort are less evolved that the ones that just communicate? Maybe your problems are your own to deal with and maybe the public giving a shit about your feelings is a one way ticket to extinction.

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