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Old May 5, 2015 | 09:31 PM
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NS Alignment Specs for FD

I use my FD on the street and for track days. Track days are the most important use. Looking for some advice on front and rear alignment specs as I am getting the alignment done this week. Tires are 275/35/18 all the way around. Fortune Auto Coilovers all around.

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Old May 5, 2015 | 10:10 PM
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Old May 6, 2015 | 12:51 PM
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I like a little bit of toe in in the rear but thats just me ^_^

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Old May 6, 2015 | 04:26 PM
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Maybe a pinky finger if I'm drunk enough but never a toe.
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Old May 11, 2015 | 11:53 PM
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Got the alignment completed. Camber is -1.5 front and rear, thrust angle is 0, rear toe is 0", front toe is between 1/16" and 1/8". I wanted the front caster to be 6 degrees, but could only get 6.8 degrees on one side and 7.4 degrees on the other side.

What effect will the increased caster have on handling?

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