6* Caster
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6* Caster
Just got my alignment done. Shop said they were not able to get less caster and hit the other numbers.
2003 with 450/300 spring and ELBJs. I have power steering, so I'm hoping this will be ok. Was hoping for 3.5*
Front
4.5" pinch weld height
-2.5* camber
6.3* caster
0" total toe
Rear
4.75" pinch weld height
-2.0* camber
1/8" total toe
2003 with 450/300 spring and ELBJs. I have power steering, so I'm hoping this will be ok. Was hoping for 3.5*
Front
4.5" pinch weld height
-2.5* camber
6.3* caster
0" total toe
Rear
4.75" pinch weld height
-2.0* camber
1/8" total toe
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I have found 5* caster works well (actually 4.75*). I’m nearly same as you, except 1” higher, which I find works well for those “soft” rates.
Can you post pictures of the (4) front adjusters? I can’t understand that he cannot get less caster.
DNM
Can you post pictures of the (4) front adjusters? I can’t understand that he cannot get less caster.
DNM
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I tried to get that camber without the ELBJs and softer springs (slightly higher height).
I was replacing upper and lower ball joints, and tie rod ends. ELBJs seemed like the right decision since I was replacing everything.
Should I run more camber? The car is mostly autocross, but I like to drive it on the street when the weather is nice.
I was replacing upper and lower ball joints, and tie rod ends. ELBJs seemed like the right decision since I was replacing everything.
Should I run more camber? The car is mostly autocross, but I like to drive it on the street when the weather is nice.
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Working on building a small splitter and I couldn't get the car on the trailer with the bumper anyway.
He told me to change the caster would change the camber. I just took his word for it, I don't know anything about it, which is why I posted here.
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I drove the car home Monday night and it felt great. The stiffer springs actually feel much better than the softer springs they replaced.
I'll have to get used to the increased road noise from the 200TW tires, but the car handles very well and doesn't bottom out in the rear anymore.
Just have to install the new radiator, finish the splitter, and reinstall the front bumper. Feels good.
I'll have to get used to the increased road noise from the 200TW tires, but the car handles very well and doesn't bottom out in the rear anymore.
Just have to install the new radiator, finish the splitter, and reinstall the front bumper. Feels good.
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