Tracking

Post by **PaulB** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 3:12 pm

Hi there, can any one advise the settings to get my tracking checked and re-set after re-build. Went to ATS & Kwik-Fit, both and had no records of settings as the car is too old.
Too Old? She's only 40! Still a good looking Almond Green 2-door 1965.
Body fantastic, goes OK, what more can a man ask for...or woman for those moggesses out there!
Cheers
PaulB

Post by **57traveller** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 4:20 pm

BMC quote a toe in figure of 3/32" or 2.5mm

Post by **PaulB** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 5:19 pm

Cheers 57traveller, I will enlighten the new to the old....I wonder what they will say to 3/32"?!
No, I can't be that evil 2.5mm OK
Again thanks
PaulB

Post by **bigginger** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 5:33 pm

Nononono! Give 3/32"s first - it's one of life's little joys.

Post by **woo** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 5:36 pm

They'll probably want the tracking in degrees. When I asked the question on this forum Cam worked it out for me as 0.8 (zero point eight) degrees.

Post by **Onne** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 6:37 pm

Hehehe you are giving me ideas. Next time when Elisabeth needs tracking i'll quote 3/32". Lets see what those dutch guys make of inches..

Post by **bigginger** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 6:38 pm

Do let us know!
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Post by **Chris Morley** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 7:40 pm

They'll probably want the tracking in degrees. When I asked the question on this forum Cam worked it out for me as 0.8 (zero point eight) degrees.

You need to ask for toe-in, 0.4 degrees per wheel. There's a very long thread in the 'tips' section which goes into this.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 9:07 pm

Important to make sure both track rods are set to the same length before finalising the tracking. BTW - It's dead easy to make your own tracking gauge from dexion or similar - and do it yourself !

Post by **Onne** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 9:53 pm

0.4 degrees, how much would that be in inches?

Post by **Willie** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 7:44 pm

ONNE, we have already told you.....3/32"

Post by **Onne** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 10:25 pm

i thought Chris said that was 0,8 degrees? Oh i jus had a brainwave, 0.4+0.4 degrees is 0.8, so that would be 3/64" per wheel, or am i stupid (please let me know...)

Post by **rayofleamington** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 9:44 am

You need to ask for toe-in, 0.4 degrees per wheel. There's a very long thread in the 'tips' section which goes into this.

well yes, if you want it done wrong...
They measure the tracking wheel to wheel. There is no way they could set or measure one wheel on its own.

Post by **TerryG** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 9:55 am

it would be amusing watching them try though

Post by **Chris Morley** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:47 pm

well yes, if you want it done wrong...

I would say there is a 50/50 chance the bloke will get it wrong if you just quote .8 degrees or if you ask for 2.5mm toe-in (as quoted in the handbook). The last time I asked for this to be done I had to show him the handbook and then draw a diagram showing 0.4 per wheel.....

You may think logically Ray, but it doesn't mean they do.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 7:37 pm

For goodness sake - just do it yourself! Then you will know it is right.

Post by **Onne** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 10:25 pm

All right, good point, but then there's no fun in teasing the Kwik fitters

Post by **PaulB** » Tue Mar 08, 2005 3:14 pm

bmcecosse, suggest you stick your exclamation marks where the sun does not shine..

PaulB

Post by **Matt** » Tue Mar 08, 2005 3:17 pm

now thats just rude paul!

Who needs tracking anyway? just look at my car ;)

Post by **PaulB** » Tue Mar 08, 2005 3:27 pm

Matt, yes it was and appologies.
But do not need that type of reponse to a simple request of tracking settings.
Thanks
PaulB