I'd like to get the Alignment specs if there is a techie out here. I suspect I've got more neg camber on my back wheels than I should have but need specs to compare it to before I put it up on the machine. If I do then control arms are the way to go but are there any none race c/arms that will do the trick and not add any noise/vibration or harshness?
Thanks,
Mike

 

I see this is a popular topic at the moment...

 

What suspension are you using? Stock or upgraded?

Alignments can be adjusted for your intended use. What are you trying to use your MINI for?

If you have more negative camber in the rear then more than likely you have installed lowering springs. If you have a more recent MINI then you have small adjusters on the end of the lower rear control arms that will allow for some adjustment of camber in the rear.

Front adjustable camber plates will be needed to make any changes to camber in the front.

If you want to drive mostly on the street then you can set your alignment to factory specs and any specialty alignment shop will know what the settings are. It's been posted before- search for factory alignment specs.

If you want more performance then you can go for a little more negative camber and relatively more toe out than toe in for the front and zero toe for the rear. Ride smoothness should be OK even for daily use but you can wear your tires a bit more as a result.

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No lowering springs, sport suspension on an s. I want it set up for the street.
I got a hold of a Bentley Service manual and found the specs there.....

 

For street driving with the most comfort and smoothness and best wear on your tires then stick to the factory specs for alignment in the manual.
Do a four wheel thrust alignment.

Alternatively for your suspension and some sporty handling with only a small increase in harshness and tire wear then try-

Front toe zero
Front camber -0.5 degrees
Rear toe zero
Rear camber -1.2 to -1.5 degrees

I have my stock maxima set to zero toe in the front and rear for the last 3 years and it work just fine. Handling is good and tire wear is also very good.