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Wheel alignment

Hi all those alignment guru's. I had my car at the dealer today for the
alignment. I have included the printout for those who can shed some light on
the figures. He said I need to reduce camber at the back. I am not sure what
the best seetings are. My car is VERY low, and I have 205/50/15. the car is
a '85 325. Camber and toe I know, but caster, SAI etc.

Front  Caster    +9 9'            +8.26    (degrees symbol not available)
       Camber    -1 15'           -2 3'
       Toe       -0.1             +5.8
       Total toe             +5.7      (this was adjusted)
       setback               +0 12'
       SAI       +16 3'           +15 52'  
       Incl Angle +14 42'         + 13 56'

Rear   Camber     -2 52'          -3 1'
       Toe        +4.9            +3.5
       Total toe             +8.4 
       thrust angle          +0 7'

My rear tyres seem to be wearing heavily on the inside, and I think aside
from the camber, the toe might be a bit excessive.

I am aware that it is very difficult to give some advice, without seeing the
car and that there is no average car or settings. It is suggested that I
need a rear end shimmy, but will this adjust the ride height or ground
clearance. They said they would have to push the top of the wheels out, as
they couldn't bring th bottom nearer. Will the mags stick out a bit ???

I know this is anfair question, but if anyone could help me I would be grateful.
Regards
DARREN
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