This is an app called “Tiltmaster Pro.” It used to have more features, I get the suspicion they’re re-writing it because it wouldn’t open for about a month. I can’t count the number of times I used it hanging pictures, adjusting rake angle on my Ducati, checking my camber, checking for bent rims, etc, etc, etc. Even checking my storage unit floor for level.
And it’s free.
It must be an Apple thing. I didn't find it for Android.
@Lane Anderson posted:Looks like I’m right at -1 on the left and 0 on the right. Got a little tweak to do.
Is this rear camber we're talking about?
Uh, yeah Danny. 
@Michael McKelvey posted:It must be an Apple thing. I didn't find it for Android.
Type "angle finder", "angle meter", or "inclinometer" into the Play Store. There's a whole bunch of apps.
Again, make sure your floor is flat, OR the device can be calibrated to "zero" on the floor you're using.
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Speaking of tools, I should have posted this yesterday when the discussion was more weather related, but I was on the road, with no video editing tools.
So, a day late, here's why I was having a hard time understanding Stan's griping about too much water. I was about ten miles south of Monterey, surrounded by water, and no one was complaining about the humidity. You east coast types are a finicky lot.
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@dlearl476 - I can't find anything abut "Tiltmaster Pro" in the Apple App store or via Google. Any ideas? Seems like it would be handy.
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You may need a recent version of IOS, but there's a 'level' utility that shipped with my phone. It's under 'Utilities', 'Measure', and then choose the 'Level' option.
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@Lane Anderson posted:@dlearl476 - I can't find anything abut "Tiltmaster Pro" in the Apple App store or via Google. Any ideas? Seems like it would be handy.
Apologies, it is actually called “TiltMeter”. It’s been so ling since I killed at the title page, I forgot what it was called.
Carlos Hernandez is the developer. For some reason, I can’t C&P a link from the App Store.
ps: To use it on my wheels I put my phone against a straight edge across the rims from bead to bead.
Too bad we can't send some of this rain out West. We've had rain off and on since Sunday afternoon. Today we got just under 3 inches. It continues tomorrow, then clearing on Saturday, and clear for Sunday.
We're having some pretty good rain this week. Some big storms are due Friday and Saturday as well. Small lecture on the local news tonight how it's important to saturate the hills prior to snowfall, otherwise the spring runoff soaks into the ground vs running downhill and filling the reservoirs.
Found the "Level" feature as a choice in the "Measure" app. Thanks Mitch!
Stan left here too soon. Wednesday and especially Thursday were almost rain-free, and yesterday was pleasant. Breezy this morning with a increasing rain chance as the wannabe tropical depression off the coast gets closer. Happy happy, joy joy. 
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Do you know how many concrete garage floors are NOT level?
Lot's of 'em."
Very true. Most are pitched for water runoff. When I visited the The Racer's Group shop in Mooresville, NC, they had special areas in the shop where they did suspension set-up. Those areas had a super-hard, poured pad of epoxy held in place by a small rubber dam all around. The whole thing was maybe a 9' X 16' rectangle and maybe 2" deep. Pour the stuff in and it settles into a perfectly flat, level surface and then cures and stays that way because of the dam around it. Everybody in racing doing suspension setup does it on a pad like that.
For the rest of us, just plan on a non-level floor and make do.
@dlearl476 posted:We're having some pretty good rain this week. Some big storms are due Friday and Saturday as well. Small lecture on the local news tonight how it's important to saturate the hills prior to snowfall, otherwise the spring runoff soaks into the ground vs running downhill and filling the reservoirs.
The real problem is 89% of our rainfall ends up in the ocean. We need tens of millions of gallons more water storage than what we have. Our political leaders, and I use that term loosely, feel it’s not a worthy investment so they let the water flow to the ocean.
Given weather pattern changes, I'm not sure how CA will stay viable without massive investments in desalinization.
@Lane Anderson posted:Given weather pattern changes, I'm not sure how CA will stay viable without massive investments in desalinization.
If only we had known this 20 years ago. That would have been such a convenient truth...
@Michael Pickett posted:If only we had known this 20 years ago. That would have been such a convenient truth...
Just do it for the Delta Smelt...
@Robert M posted:The real problem is 89% of our rainfall ends up in the ocean. We need tens of millions of gallons more water storage than what we have. Our political leaders, and I use that term loosely, feel it’s not a worthy investment so they let the water flow to the ocean.
That should have read 80% not 89%. I’m not that precise unless I’m shooting a gun.
Before we decide to stem the flow of rivers to the ocean, I recommend reading "The Control of Nature" by John McPhee. Actually I recommend anything written by Mr. McPhee ("The Curve of Binding Energy", "Looking For A Ship", "Coming Into The Country" just for starters). It will soon be that time of year when a book, a dram of whisky, and a fire are just the thing.
Just in case anyone was wondering what we did on Saturday. From Pinhook gap, we went down 215 and left on 64 back to Brevard.
This was Friday.
OK, tomorrow I'll adjust camber on the one wheel that is out (easy). I'll also crawl under the car and see if an idea I have for setting rear toe and thrust angle will work. If so, it should be relatively easy. The jack stands and string idea would work, but you have to get the car precisely centered. If my idea works I can easily make a jig that I can reuse if needed. I'll design it to work front and rear and so that I can use it with the car on ramps so that I can adjust and measure without moving the car. I may be a it ambitious, but it could be a fun project (or not).
Lane, which ever wheel your adjusting, whether it be camber or toe, make sure you have a plastic grocery bag under that tire. It makes it easier to let the tire pivot while adjusting. I just did it to mine. Remember when I asked you if my front wheel looked like it had positive camber? Well it did. I got a half turn on all the ball joint bolts when I checked.
I have used a heavy duty contractor bag, you know the kind for house demolition refuse? Spray some water in between the plastic layers, it helps.
Camber affects toe-in, so always get the camber right first, then do toe-in/thrust angle.
While on the topic of suspension. I had some time yesterday to get under the car and check attachments after the SMO driving event and found that I could take up a few threads on the front beams bolts. I suspect with two caster shims which are aluminum and the chatter off of the road surface of the Deliverence run some compression occurred (Ya think) in the shims.
Just a heads up for anyone with this setup that drives a beam as if it were a real suspension.
As a note, my steering wheel did stay connected for the full three days of hard driving and with the addition of Martys old wheel with the Saint Christopher center horn button it left no doubt that I would not be a tree ornament this time out.
I'm sure it was the St. Christopher that kept you safe, Mike. 
That is a great suggestion, Carlos. I plan to do all the adjustments with it sitting on the race ramps (if I can), and that answers one of my questions. Thanks!
BTW a 36mm bicycle threaded head set wrench works great for the eccentric on those of us with VW front beams.
I figured that the camber might affect toe. I got the camber close, but I need to futz with it some more, so I'll have to redo the toe. But, I need to test drive it first, now that it stopped freaking raining.
That's a great tip Carlos, I have one of those(that I don't use anymore).
I use a large set of slip-joint or water pump pliers.
Last day in Savannah before heading home.
We'll be coming back here.
I hope you come back to Charleston when we have better weather. There really are a lot of good things abut this city despite my complaints. Y'all have a safe trip home.
Well, we didn't make the Tour de Smo', but we did go on a four day driving tour of Eastern Ontario and Quebec. Lots of great roads, interesting car, and fun people.
Here we are crossing an old iron bridge, with a few oldsters behind. There was a professional photographer at various sites along the routes. The tour is organized so you have no idea where the route is, until you show up at the drivers' meeting. All hotels, meals, etc. are arranged. We did get a chance to get in a surprise visit with our grandkids in Ottawa for an hour or two - an added bonus...
Got the headlights corrected (PPF guy had swapped them from side to side) and camber equalized. So far the thrust angle appears to be due to to much toe-in on the right side. I'll equalize them and then see where I am., but that can wait until tomorrow. I need a shower and a beer.
While giving a couple of buddies rides today I found out it was waaay too easy to hit the rev limiter in first and second well before you expect it. This thing is a rocket.
@chines1, what is the rev limiter set at, 6500 or 7000?
@Bob: IM S6 posted:Well, we didn't make the Tour de Smo', but we did go on a four day driving tour of Eastern Ontario and Quebec. Lots of great roads, interesting car, and fun people.
Here we are crossing an old iron bridge, with a few oldsters behind. There was a professional photographer at various sites along the routes. The tour is organized so you have no idea where the route is, until you show up at the drivers' meeting. All hotels, meals, etc. are arranged. We did get a chance to get in a surprise visit with our grandkids in Ottawa for an hour or two - an added bonus...
Great stuff Bob !
When I was down in Beaufort I was into playing with the suspension and made the adjustments on a drive-on 4-post lift. To make it easier to do the adjustments, I placed two 12” square linoleum tiles under each tire with the shiny side in the middle between each two. You could easily place them on the lift and then just drive right onto them. Once in place it was super easy to make toe-in adjustments as it was pretty slippery between them. They’re really cheap at Lowe’s, too, and totally re-useable.
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I guess you could place a grape between the two tiles, also.
It works in the supermarket.
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@IaM-Ray posted:Great stuff Bob !
You should try it someday, Ray. Lots of driving and exploring Ontario.
@Bob: IM S6 posted:You should try it someday, Ray. Lots of driving and exploring Ontario.
We had a pressing house issue that took the whole summer, so this summer was a wash. But yes the Quebec and area has a lot of interesting roads 
@Bob: IM S6 VERY cool picture!
Thanks, @DannyP.
I'm getting a framed copy of that shot - the photographer was pretty good.
Sexy car with some pretty cool passengers.
