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Porsche 944 turbo cup align data/ settings ?

Old 12-08-2012, 11:21 AM
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Default Porsche 944 turbo cup align data/ settings ?

Does anybody have the Porsche 944 turbo cup alignment data/ settings ?
Old 12-08-2012, 02:33 PM
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From the French series tech manual:

http://www.asarus.com/cup/technique/tech16.jpg


Specs shown there match specs I have seen for other Cup series cars/documentation.
Old 12-09-2012, 04:42 AM
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Great, thanks !
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I can also adjust caster at the front.

What are the best caster settings for track use ?
Old 12-10-2012, 01:08 PM
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depends on the track
Old 12-11-2012, 04:57 AM
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Zandvoort (the Netherlands):

Old 12-22-2012, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by reno808
depends on the track
Not really. For any track, you want as much caster as possible. The most you'll get on a 944 with stock mounting points is ~3.2 degrees which is not much but is as good as it gets without altering geometry.

Caster is essentially an imaginary angle based on camber change at the wheel with steering angle. The McPherson strut design of the 944 means that the outside wheel actually loses static camber angle while turning. Increased caster minimizes this effect, thus increasing grip and stability in turns.

Your camber and toe settings may vary by track, however.
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Originally Posted by robstah
This. Definitely max out caster.
What are the negative effects of more/max caster?


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