Camber/caster question
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Camber/caster question
im currently running stance coilovers on my s5 fc and i have noticably more camber on the rear wheels. ive been looking at the mazdatrix rear camber adjusters but i was wondering if anyone had any feedback on them?
i have the front maxed out on camber and the steering response isnt what i would like it to be. any suggestions on how to increase camber and castor on front wheels?
my car will be used for auto-X and t attack so anyone who uses theyre fcs for this id like to hear what numbers your running and what componenets
i have the front maxed out on camber and the steering response isnt what i would like it to be. any suggestions on how to increase camber and castor on front wheels?
my car will be used for auto-X and t attack so anyone who uses theyre fcs for this id like to hear what numbers your running and what componenets
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Theoretical Tinkerer
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Use the search function to look up threads on those subjects. Way more info out there than I can concisely explain in a single post.
Rear Camber: The rear adjusters work with many happy customers. There are some restrictions on which adjuster/bushing combinations will work.
Front Camber: Most run less than 3 degrees of camber, so I'm not sure more is necessarily better in this case. Caster is a very complex setting to adjust, so I would suggest leaving it alone for now.
Overall, worn rubber bushings, tires, and alignment can make a huge difference on how a car reacts to steering input. So you will have to consider all these components as a system rather than finding one 'magic bullet'. I am continually sorting things out and have a long way to go.
Rear Camber: The rear adjusters work with many happy customers. There are some restrictions on which adjuster/bushing combinations will work.
Front Camber: Most run less than 3 degrees of camber, so I'm not sure more is necessarily better in this case. Caster is a very complex setting to adjust, so I would suggest leaving it alone for now.
Overall, worn rubber bushings, tires, and alignment can make a huge difference on how a car reacts to steering input. So you will have to consider all these components as a system rather than finding one 'magic bullet'. I am continually sorting things out and have a long way to go.
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suspensions are tuned for specific use and everyone prefers something different. use search and you will be amazed with what youll find
and props to rxspeed for some learnin
suspensions are tuned for specific use and everyone prefers something different. use search and you will be amazed with what youll find
and props to rxspeed for some learnin
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Yeah thanks you guys. I'm plannin on coming up on some new wheels and tires soon. I'm just really picky about my suspension setup and I want it to handle perfectly. Ideally I'd want to be at around 1.5-1.8 rear camber and 2-2.5 front camber.
Any idea how much the bushings run too?
Any idea how much the bushings run too?
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Those sound like pretty solid camber numbers for a street/autox car. Just be cautious of premature tire wear due to excessive camber. Also, excessively wide tires in the rear can add lots of understeer, especially in an NA car. Again, not my experience just lots of info on here. Here's a pretty good chart on how general modifications affect understeer/oversteer http://www.rogerkrausracing.net/Unde...er_Steer_.html
Most bushing sets will run about $100 or so. It's a labor intensive install, though.
Most bushing sets will run about $100 or so. It's a labor intensive install, though.
#6
sweet thanks. that sites pretty halpful
do you think 9 inch wide tires front and back would work w/o too much understeer
i was also considering what that side said and maybe running an 17 in front and 18 in rear
also the different suspension bushings to replace?
thanks
do you think 9 inch wide tires front and back would work w/o too much understeer
i was also considering what that side said and maybe running an 17 in front and 18 in rear
also the different suspension bushings to replace?
thanks
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