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StanBo · 07-23-2002, 04:22 PM

I have run into a bit of a problem. I will give you some history and findings before I get into it.

1. The car supposedly pulled to the right when the previous owner tapped the brakes. He had the front calipers replaced and that supposedly fixed the problem.

2. Another clue is the passenger tire shows evidence that it suffered from positive camber. The outside of the tire is worn way more than the inside.

3. The arm assembly on the passenger side is rusted and seems to have suffered some scrape damage. The driver’s side is still covered with paint and is scrape free. The car also seems to dip more when I hit potholes on the passenger side than the driver.

Here is my problem. I have included some links showing some damage. The inside of my front passenger tire is rubbing up against my coil over. It melted some of the sidewall away. I thought it was rubbing against the top of my fender wall. My mechanic also says the tire seems to be off center.

Melted Tire
Close-up of melted tire
Scored TC rod
Scored TC rod mount
Another worn tire shot
Passenger side frame rail damage
Positive camber wear close-up
Full positive camber shot

I am in need of an alignment and I am gearing up to get one. I am also shopping for tires to fit the current 15” rims. I plan to have the wheels balanced when the new tires go on.

I have some questions.

Is anyone else running into this problem with their coil overs?

Do you think an alignment will cure this or do I need to replace suspension parts?

If I do need to replace parts what would you suggest?

07-23-2002, 04:22 PM	#1
StanBo Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 263 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have run into a bit of a problem. I will give you some history and findings before I get into it. 1. The car supposedly pulled to the right when the previous owner tapped the brakes. He had the front calipers replaced and that supposedly fixed the problem. 2. Another clue is the passenger tire shows evidence that it suffered from positive camber. The outside of the tire is worn way more than the inside. 3. The arm assembly on the passenger side is rusted and seems to have suffered some scrape damage. The driver’s side is still covered with paint and is scrape free. The car also seems to dip more when I hit potholes on the passenger side than the driver. Here is my problem. I have included some links showing some damage. The inside of my front passenger tire is rubbing up against my coil over. It melted some of the sidewall away. I thought it was rubbing against the top of my fender wall. My mechanic also says the tire seems to be off center. Melted Tire Close-up of melted tire Scored TC rod Scored TC rod mount Another worn tire shot Passenger side frame rail damage Positive camber wear close-up Full positive camber shot I am in need of an alignment and I am gearing up to get one. I am also shopping for tires to fit the current 15” rims. I plan to have the wheels balanced when the new tires go on. I have some questions. Is anyone else running into this problem with their coil overs? Do you think an alignment will cure this or do I need to replace suspension parts? If I do need to replace parts what would you suggest?