The magic of negative camber.
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The magic of negative camber.
Prior to this weekends track outing I put some Tien camber plates on the otherwise stock car, and aligned it to -3.0 camber/ 0 toe, and -1.0 camber 0 toe rear. The difference is amazing compaired to the stock max negative camber (-1.8) There is so much more grip in the front, and tire wear was great. At some points I gained as much as 15 mph on corner exit speeds.
After a hard 40 min. session I got tire temps within 5 degrees all the way across the tire. I highly recommend something near these specs for track monkies.
After a hard 40 min. session I got tire temps within 5 degrees all the way across the tire. I highly recommend something near these specs for track monkies.
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Originally Posted by Scottybob
Prior to this weekends track outing I put some Tien camber plates on the otherwise stock car, and aligned it to -3.0 camber/ 0 toe, and -1.0 camber 0 toe rear. The difference is amazing compaired to the stock max negative camber (-1.8) There is so much more grip in the front, and tire wear was great. At some points I gained as much as 15 mph on corner exit speeds.
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Originally Posted by Scottybob
Prior to this weekends track outing I put some Tien camber plates on the otherwise stock car...
I highly recommend something near these specs for track monkies.
I highly recommend something near these specs for track monkies.
Does otherwise stock include the Yokos or race tires?
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I'm on the fence about a rear bar. Currently the car is fast as stink. It rotates well in medium speed turns, but has just a little "mush" right at turn in at higher speeds. I think a small toe adjustment in the rear will solve this.
That thread we had a while back has got me thinking about sway bars in a whole new way. In the past I would immedately slap a rear bar on a new car and not think twice, now I'm not sure. I still might try one, especially since its relatively cheap, and you can e-bay it and get most of you money if you dont like it.
Lots of front camber massivly increases the front grip of the car. My opinion is to try that first, then think about what else you want to try.
That thread we had a while back has got me thinking about sway bars in a whole new way. In the past I would immedately slap a rear bar on a new car and not think twice, now I'm not sure. I still might try one, especially since its relatively cheap, and you can e-bay it and get most of you money if you dont like it.
Lots of front camber massivly increases the front grip of the car. My opinion is to try that first, then think about what else you want to try.
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Originally Posted by djh
Monkey see, monkey do! Mid-Ohio in 10 days!
Does otherwise stock include the Yokos or race tires?
Dave
Does otherwise stock include the Yokos or race tires?
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RA-1's, and I believe Toyo recommends -3+ deg of negative camber. They are right.
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Originally Posted by Scottybob
RA-1's, and I believe Toyo recommends -3+ deg of negative camber. They are right.
Dave
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I've been using Tanabe springs/stock struts/stock sway bars/Cusco camber plates with -2.5/-1.5 camber front/back and 0 toe front/back for two years. IMHO this combination works really well. Pretty even wear and tire temperatures on the track. A bit more negative camber in front would be even better, but I get noticable inner edge tire wear during street driving as it is.
In a few weeks I'm going to be using my new 255/40RA-1 tires with 17x9 rims at Road America. I'll post a report with tire temperatures then.
In a few weeks I'm going to be using my new 255/40RA-1 tires with 17x9 rims at Road America. I'll post a report with tire temperatures then.
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Originally Posted by djh
Thanks, SB. I'll probably back off to -2.5 on the Dunlops to start. Last year's -1.5 definately wasn't enough, but I don't know how much the Dunlops really want and I won't be pushing it as hard you on Toyos.
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Originally Posted by DCSilvrEvo
DAMN NEG 3!?!?! I though stock -2.0 was aggressive but great results man!
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