Model x adjustable camber arms 2022

[ShawnA]

Hi @FloridaSun ,

The shim or washer is only half of the MacBoost operation.
The toe is changed by the camber change.
In the kit he gives specific instructions to adjust toe to return
to stock after changed by addition of shims...

Good luck,

Shawn

 

[ngng]

It's hard to tell. Don't see much difference. Not sure if toe can really rear down the inside that much. The Macboost fix only addresses camber.

If you look at the alignments that people have posted, toe is THE main killer on these cars. The Macboost instructions also have the installer making a toe adjustment

 

[geordi]

Think about how the tire sits on the ground, and you will understand how the different position affects the wear pattern.

Camber means the tires are closer together at the top than the bottom (negative camber) which if you lean the tire over, only the inside edge is pressing the ground. This is why the inside edge wears off. This one doesn't affect the energy as much as toe.

Toe means the tires are closer together at the front / leading edge. IIRC this is also the negative number. Excessive toe means the tires are scrubbing the entire tread surface diagonally in relation to the forward motion - this will eat the entire tread evenly but WAY fast. It also needs more energy so reduced economy.

In theory you can do the adjustments with plates and a good tape measure... But a quality alignment from somewhere willing to listen to instructions is better.

 

[ngng]

Think about how the tire sits on the ground, and you will understand how the different position affects the wear pattern.

Camber means the tires are closer together at the top than the bottom (negative camber) which if you lean the tire over, only the inside edge is pressing the ground. This is why the inside edge wears off. This one doesn't affect the energy as much as toe.

Toe means the tires are closer together at the front / leading edge. IIRC this is also the negative number. Excessive toe means the tires are scrubbing the entire tread surface diagonally in relation to the forward motion - this will eat the entire tread evenly but WAY fast. It also needs more energy so reduced economy.

A picture is worth a thousand words:

In theory you can do the adjustments with plates and a good tape measure... But a quality alignment from somewhere willing to listen to instructions is better.

You can 100% set toe at home with some time and patience. It's more complicated if you are adjusting camber, toe, and caster but if we're talking specifically about the Macboost spacer kit the only thing you can control is the toe.

- verify a level surface
- set your vehicle in low
- measure
- adjust toe
- measure & repeat until you have your desired toe

 

[Loves]

I just installed washers on my 2 rear camber rods. My tire wear on the inside is pretty bad but not horrible yet. The worst thing that can happen is that I get even worse tire wear.
It's worth a try. Very easy to install the washers. 15 mins of work each side.

Did you torque down the screws, or know what size the screws are?

 

[ngng]

Did you torque down the screws, or know what size the screws are?

M12, torque value is listed. You 100% need to torque these, if you don't know how to, ask somebody who does. It's not a difficult install, but it does require some things to be done a specific way

 

[bionichomer]

Do camber bolts need to be torqued in the loaded position (car on the ground)?

 

[Tiger]

Do camber bolts need to be torqued in the loaded position (car on the ground)?

My guess is it's not feasible and would not make a difference.

 

[ngng]

Do camber bolts need to be torqued in the loaded position (car on the ground)?

nah, it's static.