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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Stud_Daddy" data-source="post: 3421" data-attributes="member: 2152"><p>Question # 1: My rear tire camber is so negative, you could see it with your naked eyes. Is this acceptable? I bought the car several months ago and I think the suspension was lowered by the previous owner, therefore the negative camber. The alignment shop confirms that it is within the alignment machine specs for my 318i; but do I need to ignore the specs and lessen the negative camber to compensate for the lowered suspension, or should I leave it as it is?Question # 2: I changed my front lower arm, bush, bearings, suspensions, mountings all at once and the ride feels as though its very unstable, especially after hitting a bump on one tire....as though the wheels have a mind of their own and want to lead the way....possessed? I think I have a case of Bump Steer; i.e. the front wheels toe in or toe out everytime I go over a bump. This is caused by the tie rod arc not in sync with the suspension movement arc. Apparently no alignment shop in Penang is familiar with this Bump Steer phenomenon. Sick of having the mechanics test drive for 20 minutes only to waste my time and tell me it’s normal. The ride is so uncomfortable, and sometimes dangerous when going fast because the wheels feel as if they have a mind of their own…..almost a floating feeling. I need someone in Penang with a Bump Steer gauge (yes, there is such a thing) or at least someone who knows what I’m talking about, with the right machine and professionalism to address this problem. I cannot seem to find a competent wheel/steering system professional in PENANG with the right tools who can fix my problem. Does anyone have any recommendations??</p></blockquote><p></p>

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