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Old 7th August 2014, 05:37 AM
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A8/S8 is not that much track/race car so most tend to stick to manufacturers guidelines. Some who experience front tyre inside edge wear have a bit more TOE to cancel out negative camber but that's about it.
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Old 7th August 2014, 07:32 AM
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Like Ainarssems said.
most 8s are road cars, so the manufactures specs are fine really.

As long as the car tracks true and no odd ware on the tyres I'm happy.
No need for fast road/track setup really.

Most decent alignment places should know the correct values for out cars or at least their system should.
If not and they are guessing or assuming, go somewhere else.
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Old 8th August 2014, 01:48 PM
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The standard D2 alignment settings are in the attached file (fm ETKA?) Which should be put up as a sticky in the appropriate D2 section (I thought I had passed this on before but obviously didnt). Its a good read to understand the why's and whens as wwellas providing the corrct figures.
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Old 8th August 2014, 02:02 PM
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In the D2 suspension stickies there is a link to some discussion on Audiworld forum too
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Old 8th August 2014, 02:05 PM
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as wwellas providing the corrct figures.
You on the sauce already, David? Most of have at least an hour or two before we start the weekend.
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Old 8th August 2014, 02:26 PM
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You on the sauce already, David? Most of have at least an hour or two before we start the weekend.
ah dindt nowaht ya neam. ar youse luking at ma pint?
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Hi Adrian,
Where did you get your wheel alignment done & what was the total cost.
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Old 9th August 2014, 02:38 PM
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Hi David

Camspec on Manor Royal, Crawley. They have the full Audi kit and give before/after print. Cost was about 2 hrs labour from memory and well worth it

Not seen your car locally for a while? Still cycle past most days!

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