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post Jul 20 2018, 12:01 PM

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QUOTE(Keisuke Honda @ Jul 18 2018, 01:17 PM)
Is camber screw really that ripoff? I thought it does serve a purpose?
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The car manufacturer had it a fix one. If it is meant to be adjustable, then car manufacturers will make it adjustable like other adjustment screws.

One thing obvious. If you look at the bolt and nut, it is just normal and common one; but looking at the price the shop is selling you, you straight away know that it is a scam. smile.gif

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post Jul 20 2018, 06:47 PM

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QUOTE(Keisuke Honda @ Jul 18 2018, 01:17 PM)
Is camber screw really that ripoff? I thought it does serve a purpose?
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it did serve a purpose.if u notice cars nowadays like subaru xv they come with adjustable kit already.and most car like proton which have rear alignment do have adjustable kit as well in the rear wheels.only the front is fixed.actually not expensive also that thing.the screw for proton only rm 15.scam also cant kaya.just my opinion lol.haha
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post Jul 20 2018, 06:51 PM

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kena before in subang jaya. cant remember the name of the shop. was asked for 100 for a pair. i straight away say "really ah? then nvm la i no money now next month i come here and change"

straight away ban that shop...
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post Jul 20 2018, 07:02 PM

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i kena one more funny

i brought my proton persona to do swapping of tyres front n back n also do balancing n alignment, they told me, my steering rack patah, need to change new RM2k and also the chamber nut. he said only proton persona have this problem, other models dont have. i rejected that of course.

3 weeks later i brought my mei mei myvi to do the same swapping of tyres and balancing n alignment. then they told me , steering rack patah, n also chamber nut. he said only myvi have this problem, other models dont have.

WT BULLS!IT is this.
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QUOTE(MechaLEE @ Jul 20 2018, 07:02 PM)
i kena one more funny

i brought my proton persona to do swapping of tyres front n back n also do balancing n alignment, they told me, my steering rack patah, need to change new RM2k and also the chamber nut. he said only proton persona have this problem, other models dont have. i rejected that of course.

3 weeks later i brought my mei mei myvi to do the same swapping of tyres and balancing n alignment. then they told me , steering rack patah, n also chamber nut. he said only myvi have this problem, other models dont have.

WT BULLS!IT is this.
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u still came to that shop eventho they tried to cheat u? laugh.gif
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post Jul 21 2018, 12:45 AM

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when we pay price for alignment, why do tyre shop ask for extra charge when they adjust the chamber? it just a simple job when adjusting it..
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post Jul 21 2018, 10:29 AM

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QUOTE(Asus @ Jul 21 2018, 12:45 AM)
when we pay price for alignment, why do tyre shop ask for extra charge when they adjust the chamber? it just a simple job when adjusting it..
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its different.alignment is to adjust the toe measured by mm while the camber is measured by degree and it have to be adjusted at the abosrbers area.
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post Jul 21 2018, 10:30 AM

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QUOTE(MechaLEE @ Jul 20 2018, 07:02 PM)
i kena one more funny

i brought my proton persona to do swapping of tyres front n back n also do balancing n alignment, they told me, my steering rack patah, need to change new RM2k and also the chamber nut. he said only proton persona have this problem, other models dont have. i rejected that of course.

3 weeks later i brought my mei mei myvi to do the same swapping of tyres and balancing n alignment. then they told me , steering rack patah, n also chamber nut. he said only myvi have this problem, other models dont have.

WT BULLS!IT is this.
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if that is the case all car go in also steering rack patah.but how can be steering patah if think logically not so easy patah la.unless encounter with major collision.
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post Jul 21 2018, 11:45 AM

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post Jul 21 2018, 12:35 PM

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QUOTE(leehernandez @ Jul 21 2018, 10:30 AM)
if that is the case all car go in also steering rack patah.but how can be steering patah if think logically not so easy patah la.unless encounter with major collision.
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u see from this video, it explains in detail of the steering rack, if the steering rack patah, HOW R U GOING TO TURN UR WHEEL!!.
n that steering rack is inside so many housings, u need to open up everything to see if it is really patah or not, visual checking on the outer side cannot see anything


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post Jul 21 2018, 06:55 PM

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QUOTE(MechaLEE @ Jul 21 2018, 12:35 PM)
u see from this video, it explains in detail of the steering rack, if the steering rack patah, HOW R U GOING TO TURN UR WHEEL!!.
n that steering rack is inside so many housings, u need to open up everything to see if it is really patah or not, visual checking on the outer side cannot see anything


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steering patah is bullshit
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post Jul 22 2018, 06:40 PM

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QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Jul 20 2018, 08:58 AM)
What car was that?
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post Jul 24 2018, 02:03 PM

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QUOTE(Ancient-XinG- @ Jul 22 2018, 06:40 PM)
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huh...so teruk until pusing at highway....this one really scratch head.

May need to bring to some suspension specialist like ALK to (maybe) reconfigure the bushings and rod.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/ALK-Automobile-...r=page_internal
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post Aug 1 2018, 09:28 PM

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QUOTE(fuzagi @ Jun 30 2018, 04:39 PM)
Tegap Automobile Engineering Sdn. Bhd. (continental signage)
Jalan Kuchai Maju 14

went to change 2 front tyres, he swapped my old ones to the rear charged me RM10 or 20, told me chamber nut/screw slanted. charged me RM150 for a pair. tyre price was standard. got chopped last year.

another time went in to change engine oil and filter, didnt screw one of my extractor bolt back in. exhaust leaked in small amount in the engine bay.
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I changed four tyres at Tegap Automobile, the tyres are Dunlop J5 175/65-14 which cost RM145 each with free alignment and balancing. The foremen tried to scam me too, he ask me add on chamber adjuster which cost RM 90 for a pair.
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QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Jul 24 2018, 02:03 PM)
huh...so teruk until pusing at highway....this one really scratch head.

May need to bring to some suspension specialist like ALK to (maybe) reconfigure the bushings and rod.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/ALK-Automobile-...r=page_internal
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Last time she kena scammed by the tyre shop people. Really black hearted. Left back wheel got punctured, they don't want to repair, say cannot repair, must change new one. (scammed 1), ok, change new tyre but gibe smaller size (scammed 2), I not so clear about how small is the size, as that time I still young. I just remember my parent rushed to bentong police station, left me alone at home.

On the way back, my sis using karak highway, near bentong toll there got people put oil. She wasn't drive that fast that time, but the irregular size of tyre, at the back start fish tail. End up pusing 3 rounds. Bang road divider. Whole bumper drop. Air bag no deployed, lucky she drive slow.

Those tyre shop people really.... and those pour oil people also..... very very black hearted.

After pusing, 1 group of people with tow car came. you say la.

Maybe is that accident make the car chasis lari.

This post has been edited by [Ancient]-XinG-: Aug 3 2018, 11:41 AM
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post Aug 3 2018, 02:16 PM

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QUOTE(Ancient-XinG- @ Aug 3 2018, 11:40 AM)
Last time she kena scammed by the tyre shop people. Really black hearted. Left back wheel got punctured, they don't want to repair, say cannot repair, must change new one. (scammed 1), ok, change new tyre but gibe smaller size (scammed 2), I not so clear about how small is the size, as that time I still young. I just remember my parent rushed to bentong police station, left me alone at home.

On the way back, my sis using karak highway, near bentong toll there got people put oil. She wasn't drive that fast that time, but the irregular size of tyre, at the back start fish tail. End up pusing 3 rounds. Bang road divider. Whole bumper drop. Air bag no deployed, lucky she drive slow.

Those tyre shop people really.... and those pour oil people also..... very very black hearted.

After pusing, 1 group of people with tow car came. you say la.

Maybe is that accident make the car chasis lari.
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What i can say is that the tyre shop was indeed unethical, but they can't fit "smaller" tyres, likely they fit slimmer width tyres. Yes, it will affect the traction of the car somewhat, but won't cause it to fish tail that badly.

The main culprit was the slick road due to oil spill. Even cars with ESC can't work when there are no tyre traction.
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QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Aug 3 2018, 02:16 PM)
What i can say is that the tyre shop was indeed unethical, but they can't fit "smaller" tyres, likely they fit slimmer width tyres. Yes, it will affect the traction of the car somewhat, but won't cause it to fish tail that badly.

The main culprit was the slick road due to oil spill. Even cars with ESC can't work when there are no tyre traction.
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the profile totally off as I remember clearly. They just simply slam a same rim inch tyres doh.gif

driving slow should be alright, since a lot of car did pass by that place.....

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1 more, near Cheras Leisure mall. Adjustable Camber nut Rm150 for 1 pair, they said tyre will get eaten 1 side if dont change doh.gif
Kena con few years back vmad.gif

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post Aug 26 2018, 10:22 AM

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QUOTE(Fireballzzz @ Jul 4 2018, 11:16 AM)
If the mechanic says that you need to change camber screw, just reject them.. thats what i always tell them.. if they give you any bullshit excuse, just tell them no thanks
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Is it because camber screw memang forever no need change?
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post Aug 26 2018, 11:01 AM

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QUOTE(1tanmee @ Aug 26 2018, 10:22 AM)
Is it because camber screw memang forever no need change?
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depend on situation.if your tyre wear uneven or easily pull one side it can solve the issue.my forte used to always pull 1 side after alignment done at many place and also in service centre.the problem can be solved by adjusting the cam degree.and also solved my left hand side tyre always wear outside.

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