Suspension Rake
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Suspension Rake
Just wondering if anyone has any experience with running a little rake (front ride height lower than rear ride height) or if everyone is basically running flat/even? I guess running a little rake cuts down on the drag of the car and lift of the front end.
I know on my old car the springs dropped the front end (H&R race springs/prelude) .2" more than the rear end but it was a FWD car. Just wondering from a functional stand point if RX7's should have a little rake. I will be getting another alignment since I swapped out all my suspension bushings and can change the height beforehand.
Also, when taking measurements, take them from the suspension joint tie ins? bottom of those tie ins?
I know on my old car the springs dropped the front end (H&R race springs/prelude) .2" more than the rear end but it was a FWD car. Just wondering from a functional stand point if RX7's should have a little rake. I will be getting another alignment since I swapped out all my suspension bushings and can change the height beforehand.
Also, when taking measurements, take them from the suspension joint tie ins? bottom of those tie ins?
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Just wondering if anyone has any experience with running a little rake (front ride height lower than rear ride height) or if everyone is basically running flat/even? I guess running a little rake cuts down on the drag of the car and lift of the front end.
I know on my old car the springs dropped the front end (H&R race springs/prelude) .2" more than the rear end but it was a FWD car. Just wondering from a functional stand point if RX7's should have a little rake. I will be getting another alignment since I swapped out all my suspension bushings and can change the height beforehand.
Also, when taking measurements, take them from the suspension joint tie ins? bottom of those tie ins?
I know on my old car the springs dropped the front end (H&R race springs/prelude) .2" more than the rear end but it was a FWD car. Just wondering from a functional stand point if RX7's should have a little rake. I will be getting another alignment since I swapped out all my suspension bushings and can change the height beforehand.
Also, when taking measurements, take them from the suspension joint tie ins? bottom of those tie ins?
rake causes the care to oversteer make , just like reverse rake causes understeer , I've seen most everyone run neutral .
But I know some springs came with rake .
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Don't think it'll matter too much on the street, but a little rack for the track makes it a little bit better for turn in. Depends on the rest of your set up as well though.
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FC's run around an inch of rake stock. it varies with year and model
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