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Re: measuring toe-in

To: "Lyle Matson" <medlabinc@msn.com>,
Subject: Re: measuring toe-in
From: "62bt7" <62bt7@prodigy.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 09:45:07 -0800
MEEE TOOO

Kirk

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lyle Matson" <medlabinc@msn.com>
To: "Rick Neves" <Rick@genomictechnologies.com>; "AustinHealey List" 
<healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: measuring toe-in


> I'd be interested is seeing the Rick Nerves 'lazer-level' technique.
>
> DM / WA State
>
>
>  I'm measuring the Toe-in on my '56 BN-2. It is driving real nice but I 
> just
>  wanted to make sure the toe-in was set within range.
>
>  I'm using a laser level that I purchased for 10$ and a 2X4. Just for 
> kicks!
>
>  I'm getting a measurement of about 0.4 degrees and I think that 
> corresponds
>  to  around 0.09 inches toe-in.
>
>  My question is in regards to how the toe in is measured.
>
>  I guess it may seem obvious to some but, is it the distance that the 
> forward
>  edge of the tire turns in relative to the center of the tire? I know that
>  some people measure the rear edge and compare that to the front edge but
>  then do they divide by two?
>  My laser level technique is kinda cool, if anybody is interested I can 
> put
>  the procedure up on my website www.RickNeves.com
>
>
>
>  Sincerely
>
>
>  Rick Neves
>  '56 BN-2




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