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| Dr. Roger |
 Jul 24 2007, 05:17 PM
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A bat out of hell.  Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California  |
Here's where the car stands.
Front: 911 Targa front suspension 22mm Elephant Racing torsion bars Bilsteins 8X18 Hollow spoke turbo twisties Almost new Pilot Sports About 1.5 degrees of camber. Minimal caster and toe. No sway bar. Rear: Koni Sports set on stiff rebound 150 lb. coils (and no, I'm not going stiffer. I have back problems as it is) 11X18 Hollow spoke turbo twisties Almost new Pilot Sports Approximately 2 degrees of camber. Approximately 0 degree of toe No sway bar. I'm finding the car is predictably over-steering with balanced throttle. Is there a way to adjust either of the suspensions to get a more centered drift and less over-steer given my current setup? All suggestions are greatly appreciated. Cheers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Dr. Roger |
Jul 25 2007, 02:15 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
Hey Nate,
Yes, that's right, I did adjust my front caster to a minimum to reduce the heavy steering and for less fatigue running the twisties. Of course the price I paid was to reduce high speed stability. I have to pay more attention when driving the highways. With added caster it is reassuring to have such great straight line stability when running her above ***MPH. =) Maybe I'll add a little bit now that you mention it. Is rear toe-in to compensate for hard braking? Or shouldn't it be toe-out for hard accelerating? I think my MBZ and my old Maserati both had toe-out on the rear suspension. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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Dr. Roger OK guys. I've got a handling question. Jul 24 2007, 05:17 PM
nebreitling install front sway bar. an adjustable 19 or 22mm ... Jul 24 2007, 06:13 PM Dr. Roger That puzzles me. I can barely compress the front ... Jul 24 2007, 06:20 PM ChrisNPDrider :agree:
Maybe those underbody 911 types would wor... Jul 24 2007, 06:23 PM Andyrew Predictable over steer with a balanced throttle is... Jul 24 2007, 06:38 PM nebreitling your set-up is a bit unusual (no sway bars, big T-... Jul 24 2007, 06:45 PM nebreitling i don't necessarily agree with Andrew on the r... Jul 24 2007, 06:48 PM
Dan (Almaden Valley)
i don't necessarily agree with Andrew on the ... Jul 24 2007, 06:57 PM Jeffs9146 3/4" front suspension travel is not enough... Jul 24 2007, 06:48 PM nebreitling
3/4" front suspension travel is not enough... Jul 24 2007, 08:17 PM Andyrew I was talking about street setups, but hey you guy... Jul 24 2007, 07:19 PM dan10101 Roger,
Here are a couple charts that may help un... Jul 24 2007, 09:39 PM Demick As to the camber discussion: you normally need mor... Jul 24 2007, 09:45 PM Dr. Roger Wow, I'm glad I asked the question. :thumbs... Jul 25 2007, 12:34 AM Dr. Roger Oh, and Demick,
I think 914's have "semi... Jul 25 2007, 12:38 AM Dave_Darling Try softening the rear shocks before you go boltin... Jul 25 2007, 12:49 AM Dr. Roger Thanks Dave,
I will loosen my rears shocks a litt... Jul 25 2007, 01:29 PM nebreitling also, your alignment specs are pretty loose. for ... Jul 25 2007, 01:33 PM nebreitling yikes! w/out commenting on your mbz and maser... Jul 25 2007, 03:01 PM |
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