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Folks, the G.E. camber plate will be replace by Racers Edge. So I have no idea the what did the alignment spec the last owner do. I only can see the front camber is -1.5 from the plate.
So, I have:
-F: 17 x 8.5, 235/45/17
-R: 17 X 10.5, 275/40/17
-M030 Koni with 2.5 ID srping
-Racers Edge srping hat and camber plate
-100% street use
What is the recommendation? Thanks!
So, I have:
-F: 17 x 8.5, 235/45/17
-R: 17 X 10.5, 275/40/17
-M030 Koni with 2.5 ID srping
-Racers Edge srping hat and camber plate
-100% street use
What is the recommendation? Thanks!
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set the tops to zero then set the camber to -2 with the lower camber bolts this should give you at least -1 to -3 deg with the top ajustment but -2 is an ok starting piont for the street and i would say set the rear to about -1 and all toe zero
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If you set the factory adjustment as far positive as it will go and set all the camber with the plates you gain 10+mm of inner wheel clearance, only matters if you are considering bigger wheels and tires for the front.
+1 to gt37vgt's recommendations.
+1 to gt37vgt's recommendations.
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OK, as I understand,
1.) Lock the plate in 0 deg position
2.) Adjust the lower camber bolts to 2 deg
3.) Then the overall camber will be 1 deg (remain 0 deg on the plate, 2 deg on camber bolts) to 3 deg (end point of the plate, 2 deg on camber bolt)?
So what about caster?
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The only reason to change the plates because the thrust bearings worn out, I don't know the age of the old plates. Also, the genuie top mount is expensive
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oh wel my cheapo ebay tower tops don't have caster but but as it streeter your castor setting is definatly set by steering feel start in the center then try a bit more
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Caster is easy, I sit mine to max within factory specs. It determines straight line stability. I hear a lot of caster can make the car harder to turn from a straight line but I have no complaints. I run 2 degrees neg camber up front and 1.5 in the back toe is at factory spec front and rear.
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Finally the Racers Edge camber plate installed, so I left the rear camber in 2 degree, front is set less than 1 degree. It still handle well, but I see the trye thread, it tells me need more camber.
So, if I move the plate a little more distance, it means more camber, do I need to do the alignment again?
So, if I move the plate a little more distance, it means more camber, do I need to do the alignment again?