[mikesin]

Hello : Are there any wheel alignment boffins out there who can assist a small problem I have ? I have "inherited" my sons unfinished project 911 USA Carrera. It is a 1975 model with 81 3.0Litre motor fitted. It is now converted to right hand drive with all correct parts. No problems in this aspect.

He has equipped the car with new widebody guards, as in 930, widened the wheel track of front and rear wheels and lowered the whole car. The centreline of the front wheels has been increased by 40mm each side with solid machined spacers, the back track is much less concern at this moment. I understand the rack and pinion assembly has been re-positioned to keep bump steer correct but the Carrera struts have not been changed.

My problem is that I am not convinced the car can be made to drive properly as the scrub radius or alignment will now be quite different. Presently it drives shockingly but I know it has not had a wheel alignment. I am confused by the fact I see comments that widening the wheels (track ?) gives the 911 better roadholding. At this moment I want to determine if it is even worth doing an alingment job or should I be looking to correct something else first.
Anyone help ?
Mike.
Brisbane, Australia.