So I have the NM springs and got the SPC adjustable control arms, and had it aligned to NM's specs per their instructions, I went with the "prudent minded motoring" alginment which calls for Total toe-in to be .20 in the front and rear camber between -1.5 to -1.7 and total toe in on the rear to be .40

I got my countryman back and noticed it was pulling to the left, I adjusted tire pressure, but it is ever so slightly pulling to the left and the steering constantly wanders, requiring me to constantly correct the wheel either to the right of the left.

Needless to say, it's pretty annoying, Im not sure what to do. I can take it back to the shop, but Im pretty sure they're goign to tell me that they got it as close as possible..

What should I do? I really wish I had never touched my suspension, seems like somethign isnt right here, especially that the camber is off on the front left. :( :( I wish I left this thing factory.

Here is the alignment paper from the hunter machine at the shop:

 

I got my alignment done at the MINI Dealer, and they got everything in the green. Unfortunately, its $179 for an alignment, but that the price and it is what it is. They also set the suspension up a a MINI Cooper GP spec 2. She ride nicely. Go to the dealer. As long as you have the required parts for adjustment, they can do it and put it in the green.

 

So after more driving, I think I figured out what is going on.

On a flat surface, the car tracks perfectly straight. Even on the fwy in the middle lane it does.

I do notice that it only pulls if the road is crowned, which usually means if i'm in the far left lane on the fwy, the car pulls to the left.

I got an alignment to NM's specifications, but in researching alignments, I'm seeing that alignment shops usually take road crowning into consideration and align accordingly.

Is anyone else having this problem that has NM springs? Can anyone else with nm springs post up their alignment sheets?

 

I believe its the toe angle doing it to you. Go for less toe (i think) and it should help.

 

Dude!! Thanks so much! I took it back to the shop and told them to redo the toe. They did and now it tracks perfectly

Thanks SO MUCH for your help! I was pulling my hair out over this one

 

Not a problem fine sir, I always suggest the simplest possible fix first

 

You have all the right parts and should be able to set front and rear camber to be perfect, or anything you want it to be. toes can also be made to be what ever you want it to be. Keep in mind that you should always set air pressure BEFORE the alignment, and have a FULL take of gas, as well as YOUR body weight in the driver seat. Pulling the front pins will be required on the front camber, but other than that, it's easy. The NM springs are very nice and it should handle great after the right alignment.

Chad
Detroit Tuned