want to be at these alignment specs. how much to lower?
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want to be at these alignment specs. how much to lower?
the car has hks hipermax rs coilovers lowered 3/4" and no other aftermarket suspension parts. i haven't gone for an alignment yet but does anyone know about how much to lower it to get at these following specs.
front:
-1.5 camber
0 toe
rear:
-2 camber
3-5mm toe in
basically, i'm trying to get to these settings without using any adjustable links and just adjusting the coilovers. i know the front toe can be adjusted but i will pony up for the spc kit if i can't get the rear toe to where i want it. any ideas on how much i should lower the car?
front:
-1.5 camber
0 toe
rear:
-2 camber
3-5mm toe in
basically, i'm trying to get to these settings without using any adjustable links and just adjusting the coilovers. i know the front toe can be adjusted but i will pony up for the spc kit if i can't get the rear toe to where i want it. any ideas on how much i should lower the car?
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I think you will be pretty close where you are now. You might have to lower it another 1/4" to 1/2" or so. If you are happy with the ride height as is, I would just take it in and see where you are at.
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Originally Posted by sfarrah
Why do you want more camber in the rear than the front?
oh btw, i see you have a connection with spl, the reason i wanted to try and get to these alignment specs without any adjustable links is because i was going to wait for their new arms. they look real good. any idea when they will be finished?
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Originally Posted by loose_z33
car is being setup for drift. i was told by a friend (formula d/d1 driver who has experience in driving s13's, fc's, fd's and z's) that this is a good starting point for alignment and will feel the best while "in drift." also, doesn't factory alignment specs call for more camber in the rear? so if i drop the car the same amount at all four corners, the rear should have more camber then the front, right?
oh btw, i see you have a connection with spl, the reason i wanted to try and get to these alignment specs without any adjustable links is because i was going to wait for their new arms. they look real good. any idea when they will be finished?
oh btw, i see you have a connection with spl, the reason i wanted to try and get to these alignment specs without any adjustable links is because i was going to wait for their new arms. they look real good. any idea when they will be finished?
A friend of mine (John Yim-now drives for Enjuku) recommended a race setup for drifting as he felt it gave him the best control and balance once you break the tires free. Typical race alignment would be 2-3 degrees front camber and about half of that in the rear.
As for the SPL arms, they are still in R&D but I would guess another month or so and they should hit the market.
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