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    POLO GTI Alignment Specs

    Does anyone know the alignment specs for the POLO GTI? I can't seem to find it anywhere in the forum or on the net.

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    As nothing's adjustable apart from the steering rack,0 to a touch of toe out is about it.
    Caster and camber is fixed.
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    Sorry but thats an incorrect statement, the Camber can in fact be adjusted, the subframe can be moved for this. Castor is fixed. The camber at the front is - -35-40minutes, and the front toe is -10minutes +or minus 10minutes, pretty much parallel. The rear is fixed but can be shimmed. Rear camber is - -1degrees 30minutes.
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    thanks Jimmy. I'm not even quite sure what im looking for but i think you hit the nail on the head

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jmac View Post
    , the Camber can in fact be adjusted, the subframe can be moved for this. Jmac
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    Me would like to know more on how this is done, Jimmy.
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    It all gets done by a special tool, and moves the subframe left to right, doenst alter heaps but does adjust, Rick at Ricks Wheel align knows exactly the procedure. Give me your email addy and i can send you some piccies
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    Hoyhoy.

    PM, sent.
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    Whilst not the same car on my R the procedure is as follows:

    If values exceed the tolerances, the vehicle's transverse inclination
    must be checked and corrected if necessary.
    Only by moving the subframe is it possible to alter the camber to a
    minimum degree.
    – Loosen bolts -1- and -2-.
    – Move subframe until camber on both sides is
    even.
    - Tighten bolts to 100 Nm +90 degrees.
    Moving the subframe can change the caster!
    After moving subframe, check caster.


    Best to get someone who knows what their doing to do this.
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    Trent

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    Same same but different,
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    Yeah, but it doesn't change the overall camber... Just the difference between left and right.

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