Perdana Alignment

[myperdana]

To all sifoss..


Is it true that perdana canot be lowered? either with sport spring or adjustable because after lowering, we wont able to get the original chamber adjustment.

As per my case, i used a lowering spring and the mech guy said that i wont able to adjust my chamber and it will be -1.5 all the way. any comments?:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

 

[l2s_turbo]

Because perdana is running on double wishbone suspension, so when you lowered, it'll automatically camber and cannot be adjusted unless you fixed the upper arm with camber adjustment type(aftermarket type) mine rear was -2.5 all the way after lower kaw kaw..

 

[NeuroOne]

actually, perdana is multi-link suspension which will make the tyre straight at any level (it do have a limit la, if too low maybe may affect camber also). if ur camber is too much negative, it may be becoz the knuckle has weaken. which happen to me before. i went to press my front knuckles which made it straighter from -1.5 to -0.1. now it became -0.5 after nearly 4 years... my rear camber are about -0.8 but i scared to press it as it is too thin, takut patah plak.. so i just fit those U-shaped washers to the rear upper arm.

for perdana, only the 'toe' can be adjusted.

u may also read the discussion here bro: http://www.zerotohundred.com/newfor...ms/216490-perdana-v6-community-forum-230.html

 

[DanzEterna]

if using sport springs will encounter that problem, also will effect yr lower arm...time to upgrade to adjustables.

 

[Lean]

Thanks for the Great information shared bro NeuroOne and Bro Danz. =)

 

[myperdana]

yea .. a very good info by sifoos...

one of the mechanic was saying about the pressing but the cost is kinda high too.. thank you verymuch again and im trying ma best to be a very proud perdana owner ..

cheers guys

 

[DanzEterna]

remember there are 2 methods, pressing & pumping camber.
but i dont recomend pump method as the camber could break if too much pressure, always do pressing of camber, although there is more work on it but all worth it...

the last time i did mine was 2-3 yrs ago bout rm40-50 per side something like that...forgot the price.

 

[l2s_turbo]

Bearings could also break...

 

[myperdana]

the price i get it front RM120-140 one side ... rear more expensive as what the formen said ..

pocket hole is big enough already .. :(

 

[l2s_turbo]

they quote expensive because they factor in the bearing cost in case it breaks.. this is what they told me..

 

[myperdana]

ic ... but just for my info .. -1 for chamber i dont think will "makan" our tyres much right?

it looks cool too actually

 

[DanzEterna]

my camber also -1.5 for rear & -0.8 for the front...
so during sharp corners the rear wont 'buang'.

 

[myperdana]

mine front and rear both -1.2 .. how u feel ur thread wear bro?

can notice makan tayar?

 

[DanzEterna]

i press my - camber cos i seldom use my car, makan tayar very minimal only.....
but im using 2nd hand ones so i dun really care.

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

fit u-washer(or normal washer) was quick and easy solution......just adjustting camber need to do a few time la if using this method..have to open and put..repeating steps....

i dun recommend pressing the arm....heard few stories about honda pressed arm broke and car limping....

 

[NeuroOne]

mine front and rear both -1.2 .. how u feel ur thread wear bro?

can notice makan tayar?

this will makan ur tyre very quickly if ur car is a daily drive.
like mine previously with -1.5 camber, even if i rotate every 5000km, the center tread still tebal, but the sides are nipis...

u better press the front knuckles. the rears u can just fit U-washers (rears wont wear quickly).
i know with negative camber makes the cornering much better but if ur car is not a track machine, it will be a tyre eating machine.

 

[YYC]

if using sport springs will encounter that problem, also will effect yr lower arm...time to upgrade to adjustables.

Adjustables can solve the negative camber problem meh? Mine is adjustable but negative kaw kaw @-2°.
Isn't multilink suspension easy to adjust camber?
Anyone know what is the cost of new knuckles from Proton?

 

[DanzEterna]

Neuro..
how the U washers looks like? & where do u fit it?

YYC,
nope, but there are adjustable cambers for perdana now on the market..can go check it out at mudah.my ....

 

[l2s_turbo]

That's the adjustable upper arm.. but not lasting and got many many sounds at the ball joint there.. anyway "myperdana's" perdana settle his prob for the time being already after that day i brought him to press his front camber.. the rear he prefer to leave it like that as it looks nice too.. hehe..

 

[DanzEterna]

got pic of his rear camber view ah?