Full Version: camber specs
what are the stock front and rear caster and camber specs on a 73 2.0 914 in degrees? thanks!
will this work for you?
| QUOTE (WRX914 @ Feb 14 2006, 10:58 AM) |
| will this work for you? |
a link would have been better, this way, the pictures will work too ...
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/h...home_toe_in.htm
AndyPS: the only thing i dislike about that article is the fact that all the measurements are in standard and not metric ...
Thanks guys, i was looking for somthing a little more basic like -1.5 degrees rear camber - .75 front camber anyone have somthing like this?
To answer your original question.
Simply what ever your tires will support.
In detail, hard street tires will not benefit from lots of camber the rubber will not grip enough to deflect the sidewall enough to plant the full tread on the pavement.
Soft tires require more camber ie. NEW ASO5 Hoosiers can use 2 degrees negative and maybe more if the surface has grip in it.
So what do you want to do with your car?
Stock alignment specs were written when tire technology was 165/75-15 Rolly Poley whimpy no grip tires.
Simply what ever your tires will support.
In detail, hard street tires will not benefit from lots of camber the rubber will not grip enough to deflect the sidewall enough to plant the full tread on the pavement.
Soft tires require more camber ie. NEW ASO5 Hoosiers can use 2 degrees negative and maybe more if the surface has grip in it.
So what do you want to do with your car?
Stock alignment specs were written when tire technology was 165/75-15 Rolly Poley whimpy no grip tires.
agressive street driving kumho 255-35-17 rear, 205-40-17 front. I am having the car aligned by some dumbass that just wants some simple numbers (in degrees) so he won't get confused.
| QUOTE (plymouth37 @ Feb 14 2006, 12:56 PM) |
| agressive street driving kumho 255-35-17 rear, 205-40-17 front |
He calls it aggressive....
more like holy shit, I am gunna die!
| QUOTE (WRX914 @ Feb 14 2006, 12:59 PM) | ||
He calls it aggressive.... more like holy shit, I am gunna die! |
I would rather die going 200mph when I'm 22 than 2mph when I'm 90.
I would start out at -1.5 front and -1.7 rear. Them tires can develop some good grip and will DEFINATELY generate some brown stains in the passenger seat.
Uh just remember don't lift in the middle of the corner.
If ya start the ass a sliding plant your right foot on the gas. or stay on the porch while the big dogs are playing.
Uh just remember don't lift in the middle of the corner.
If ya start the ass a sliding plant your right foot on the gas. or stay on the porch while the big dogs are playing.
I have a rule or 2.
The only "dumbass" working on my car is me.
I get that labor cheep. Anybody I need to pay has their shit together.
The only "dumbass" working on my car is me.
I get that labor cheep. Anybody I need to pay has their shit together.
OK, this is a novel approach, but I'm going to try actually answering the question that was asked... 
Stock alignment settings:
Front Camber 0 deg (+- 20 min)
Front Caster 6 deg (+- 30 min)
Front Toe 20 min (+- 10 min) toe-IN
Rear Camber -30 min (+- 20 min)
Rear Caster N/A
Rear Toe 15 min toe-IN
Note, there are 60 minutes in a degree, so "20 min" is 1/3 of 1 degree.
Most of us use alignments that are more aggressive than stock--which mostly means more negative camber all the way 'round.
--DD
Stock alignment settings:
Front Camber 0 deg (+- 20 min)
Front Caster 6 deg (+- 30 min)
Front Toe 20 min (+- 10 min) toe-IN
Rear Camber -30 min (+- 20 min)
Rear Caster N/A
Rear Toe 15 min toe-IN
Note, there are 60 minutes in a degree, so "20 min" is 1/3 of 1 degree.
Most of us use alignments that are more aggressive than stock--which mostly means more negative camber all the way 'round.
--DD
man I can not imagine how crappy a 914 would handle with these settings on todays grippy tires. And considering the size and quality of the tire being discussed stock settings would be LESS than optimal. Which is why I steered clear of stock settings.
| QUOTE (Joe Ricard @ Feb 15 2006, 04:11 AM) |
| man I can not imagine how crappy a 914 would handle with these settings on todays grippy tires. And considering the size and quality of the tire being discussed stock settings would be LESS than optimal. Which is why I steered clear of stock settings. |
So, what settings would you use? Also, could the same home alignment method on the PP forum work on the rear? I understand it requires shims for the rear alignment. Anyone have a how to on getting your rear end aligned?
This is good stuff. I want to learn to do my own.
pm me with your email address.
| QUOTE (Joe Ricard @ Feb 15 2006, 04:11 AM) |
| man I can not imagine how crappy a 914 would handle with these settings on todays grippy tires. And considering the size and quality of the tire being discussed stock settings would be LESS than optimal. Which is why I steered clear of stock settings. |
I agree. I dont think you want stock settings or a dumbass doing the alignment.
| QUOTE (plymouth37 @ Feb 14 2006, 01:04 PM) | ||||
I would rather die going 200mph when I'm 22 than 2mph when I'm 90. |
Thats my boy!!!!
Dana, your the best
| QUOTE (grantsfo @ Feb 15 2006, 09:54 AM) |
| I agree. I dont think you want stock settings or a dumbass doing the alignment. |
Granted (pun not intended!), but the question was about stock settings.
Most of us put in more negative camber. Some a whole lot more, some not so much more.
Depends on what kind of driving is going to be done, the rest of the suspension setup, etc.
--DD
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