[DML] Re: DeLorean steering

["Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Not adjustable. If your view is accurate you either have worn 
suspension bushings or a bent/rusty frame. Or both. 

--Toe is set by the tie rod ends. 
--Caster (kingpin angle) is set by the sway bar and is not really 
adjustable (expect by maybe bending the sway bar!)
--Camber is set by the frame construction and is not adjustable. You 
seem to be demonstrating negative camber. Good for an autocross car, 
bad for tire wear. 

Tire wear as you describe could be caused by any of these - an 
alignment is your best bet but be prepared to find some bad parts. 
The only adjustment in the front that the alignment guy will be able 
to do will be toe. 

Dave S

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxx> wrote:
> Someone please explain DeLorean steering geometry to me. I am 
> familiar with some terms: Toe, caster and camber.
> 
> Due to the wear on the inner edges of my tires, I suspect they are 
> pointed like this:   //  \\  (If you're looking at the car head-on)
> 
> Instead of: ||   ||  (Ditto)
> 
> Which of the above 3 is responsible for this, and is it adjustable 
in 
> the DeLorean? On the front end, are any of the 3 NOT adjustable?
> 
> My new tie-rod ends will be here soon and I'm going to take it to 
the 
> alignment joint up the road Friday morning. Before I do, I want to 
> know if I have something else that's really wrong. I hope I don't. 
> How bad could it be? It took several months of driving for the 
> abnormal wear pattern to even show up.
> 
> I have read the tech section of DMC news and a few other places and 
> find the explanations lacking. 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Rich A.
> #5335



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