wheel alignment

[alvin89]

is it true that for all car the handle will tend to veer to the left when driving when i let go off it? i ask my SE how come the car will veer to the left when handle is straight, he say that because the roads are design to be slanted. and that has nothing to do with the wheel alignment of my merc.

[heng088]

bull shit! I told them!

My jap cars dont do that.

My bicycle also don't do that.

My BMW and VW also don't do that.

Why a Merc

[Merceman]

I had the same issue previously and CnC rectified it by somewhat changing to a longer bolt (front) and also replaced for me some parts to adjustable type that will allow further adjustment. Not really sure what exactly they change. They told me nowadays the new batch of MB will come with the adjustable type.

[Wishbone]

is it true that for all car the handle will tend to veer to the left when driving when i let go off it? i ask my SE how come the car will veer to the left when handle is straight, he say that because the roads are design to be slanted. and that has nothing to do with the wheel alignment of my merc.

I got the same explanation from them, told them off immediately. Who they are trying to bluff? I have been driving so many cars through the years and none of the cars jap. korean or continentals veer to the left immediately after release of the steering wheel. I explain I do not expect perfectly zero veering and it is fine if the veer is gradual over two lamp-posts distances due to road conditions he explained earlier, but not immediately after I release the steering wheel on a perfectly straight road. Finally the SE admitted that the camber bolts need to be changed but they have received strict instructions from their principal not to touch or meddle with any factory settings. However, if I insist, they will try and rectify it for me. I insisted and finally they book another slot for me next week. It will take one whole day. Will update once this is done.

[Wishbone]

I had the same issue previously and CnC rectified it by somewhat changing to a longer bolt (front) and also replaced for me some parts to adjustable type that will allow further adjustment. Not really sure what exactly they change. They told me nowadays the new batch of MB will come with the adjustable type.

Did C&C ask you to pay for the re-alignment and parts???

[tsktsk]

I did pay for this to sort it out once and for all. Now car travel straight when I hands off steering. I posted what was changed in another post.

[alvin89]

mine still under warranty, still need to pay money meh? perhaps i will go fuck them really really hard this time, diam diam bluff me. lim bei sibei dulan.

[Merceman]

I am still waiting for the 2nd appointment to visit their "more expert" workshop at Pandan to continue rectifying my steering vibration issue.

Anyone else has the same issue? I'm also quite piss off why a new car can have all these veering and vibration problems. Worst than a jap car. Perhaps I'm just unlucky...

[johnphua]

I am still waiting for the 2nd appointment to visit their "more expert" workshop at Pandan to continue rectifying my steering vibration issue.

Anyone else has the same issue? I'm also quite piss off why a new car can have all these veering and vibration problems. Worst than a jap car. Perhaps I'm just unlucky...

Mine 3 month old also steering wheel vibrate, wheel balancing 3 times, changed rims once, changed tyres once still can't solve, waste so much unnecessary $. Don't know what happened, very gentle drive during these three months. Will visit pandan one of these day

[Seaclass]

Hello all bros in this thread.

There is already a thread, or two, on this Liao. Can read up on this issue.

Don't worry, can be rectified by changing e camber bolt. Refer to those threads for more info. Cheers.

[Wishbone]

Update, went to CnC ubi today, left my car there the whole day and collected it after work. The fix camber bolt was changed and the camber and toe was readjusted. Result is the veering left was history.

I am a happy man, well done, CnC.

I was also given the record of my car alignment data initial readings, another record after the change of the alignment bolt, and final adjustment record. The final record shows all readings within Mercedes target data. Comparatively, he initial record shows camber and toe readings were out slightly. That is the reason for the veer left problem.

[Merceman]

Mine 3 month old also steering wheel vibrate, wheel balancing 3 times, changed rims once, changed tyres once still can't solve, waste so much unnecessary $. Don't know what happened, very gentle drive during these three months. Will visit pandan one of these day

Thought only I have the steering vibrating problem and seems to me that veering left is more common.

I am going to tell CnC that i will not collect car if they cannot rectify the steering vibration when i send in tomorrow.

[johnphua]

Update, went to CnC ubi today, left my car there the whole day and collected it after work. The fix camber bolt was changed and the camber and toe was readjusted. Result is the veering left was history.

I am a happy man, well done, CnC.

I was also given the record of my car alignment data initial readings, another record after the change of the alignment bolt, and final adjustment record. The final record shows all readings within Mercedes target data. Comparatively, he initial record shows camber and toe readings were out slightly. That is the reason for the veer left problem.

Bro, what model you're driving? Can share the before n after records? Cos I've changed my wheels and must pay for the alignment, rather to do it outside. Thanks

[johnphua]

Thought only I have the steering vibrating problem and seems to me that veering left is more common.

I am going to tell CnC that i will not collect car if they cannot rectify the steering vibration when i send in tomorrow.

I went in 2 weeks ago for this steering vibration. They blame on my tyres cos I've changed my stock 17" to 18".

[Merceman]

I went in 2 weeks ago for this steering vibration. They blame on my tyres cos I've changed my stock 17" to 18".

Mine is on fully stock by CnC. Let's see what they have to say.

FYI, I have swapped few rims and tyres to test run and still having the same issue. Even tried on original AMG rims and vibration still there but level of vibration is different. My personal conclusion is that the problem is not at the rim/tyre, likely somewhere else.

[johnphua]

Mine is on fully stock by CnC. Let's see what they have to say.

FYI, I have swapped few rims and tyres to test run and still having the same issue. Even tried on original AMG rims and vibration still there but level of vibration is different. My personal conclusion is that the problem is not at the rim/tyre, likely somewhere else.

Hope for the best! Please update when done.

[Wishbone]

Bro, what model you're driving? Can share the before n after records? Cos I've changed my wheels and must pay for the alignment, rather to do it outside. Thanks

mine is the FL 180K. I can pm you the target camber and toe readings. The rest is not useful for you. BTW, those who have veer left problem, please note that there is nothing wrong with wheel alignment, it is the toe and camber settings. BTW, the camber adjustment bolts need to be changed for my model because it comes with fixed bolts and cannot be adjusted. Advise new cars to go ahead and get it done immediately, since it is free. If already upgrade your rims, nothing u can do lieo except go to outside workshop or borrow a set of stock rims for the alignment, after alignment change back.

[Carpgem]

I had the same issue. Took delivery of my C180K around mid June and complained within one week. My SE said let's go for test drive. He say in the car for 10 seconds with me and immediately said he will arrange a service booking. Next day morning dropped the car at 8.00 am and collected at 6pm....all fixed.

I said to him that this seems like an issue most new Merc, he kept quiet. Looks like we need to formally complain to C&C - coz there could be other defects which surface after some years.....any ideas?

[Tigershark]

I went in 2 weeks ago for this steering vibration. They blame on my tyres cos I've changed my stock 17" to 18".

There is a possibility. Do a high-speed balancing. It may resolve your vibration issue.

[tsktsk]

mine is the FL 180K. I can pm you the target camber and toe readings. The rest is not useful for you. BTW, those who have veer left problem, please note that there is nothing wrong with wheel alignment, it is the toe and camber settings. BTW, the camber adjustment bolts need to be changed for my model because it comes with fixed bolts and cannot be adjusted. Advise new cars to go ahead and get it done immediately, since it is free. If already upgrade your rims, nothing u can do lieo except go to outside workshop or borrow a set of stock rims for the alignment, after alignment change back.

bro please PM me the toe/camber angles as well. Thanks...

[johnphua]

mine is the FL 180K. I can pm you the target camber and toe readings. The rest is not useful for you. BTW, those who have veer left problem, please note that there is nothing wrong with wheel alignment, it is the toe and camber settings. BTW, the camber adjustment bolts need to be changed for my model because it comes with fixed bolts and cannot be adjusted. Advise new cars to go ahead and get it done immediately, since it is free. If already upgrade your rims, nothing u can do lieo except go to outside workshop or borrow a set of stock rims for the alignment, after alignment change back.

Mine is a c coupe don't know same or not. Anyway thanks alot. This afternoon just bought a set of 17" coupe stock rim with conti tyre. Will send in my car to cnc next week

[alvin89]

look like alot of people are having wheel alignment with the new 180k, me too. maybe there is some deep unlaying problem with it, C&C might like to look into it....

[johnphua]

There is a possibility. Do a high-speed balancing. It may resolve your vibration issue.

Done already! Don't know is it due to Goodyear eagle f1 tyres. Today changed to c coupe stock rim with conti tyre, quite smooth less road vibration but still steer left. Find 1 day next week to drink pandan loop coffee

[Merceman]

Sent in my ride to cnc today. Got a same FL W204 ride for use. Now got the chance to feel another same ride model.

Initial test, car veering a little to left not as much as mine before it was being rectified previously. I can feel very small vibration but not as severe as mine. Looks like the current model indeed has these common problems. I'm slowly loosing faith with this ride unless CnC can find a solution.

[johnphua]

Sent in my ride to cnc today. Got a same FL W204 ride for use. Now got the chance to feel another same ride model.

Initial test, car veering a little to left not as much as mine before it was being rectified previously. I can feel very small vibration but not as severe as mine. Looks like the current model indeed has these common problems. I'm slowly loosing faith with this ride unless CnC can find a solution.

Bro, have your problem solved?