991.2 GT3 RS alignment
#16
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Factory alignment worked well for me and the car was very neutral and predictable. I think that’s probably a key attribute from the factory to ensure the best driver experience over a broad spectrum of capability. I changed my alignment as I was wearing the outsides and also I wanted to experience a different setup. Seeing as you’re new to the car I would leave stock and then mod as needed as you get more comfortable.
In my case I ran a personal best with the new alignment however it was also on my first set of new tires.
In my case I ran a personal best with the new alignment however it was also on my first set of new tires.
#17
Instructor
Owners manual is quite clear that factory alignment is good for the track. I found that to be the case with the 991.1 GT3. So I asked the dealer to set it up per factory specs and I’ll give that a try. I want to see how the factory setup feels. Will increase cambers if there’s an issue with tire wear.
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For the most part owners’ manuals are written by lawyers. OEM specs work ok for up to 90% track effort and hence its good CYA practice to make that statement in the book. But OEM specs driven hard will totally roast your outside shoulders. Extracting last 10% of track performance drives the tires and chassis to a different level. The specs posters are showing here (generally -2.8F/-2.4R camber, zero toe F/.15*R area) are a good universal ballpark for those running top times in advanced DE groups in _all_ .1/.2 GT3 & 3RS cars with Cup2/AR-1type tires and stock springs. Going to R7’s and their ilk and using them fully is going to take it all to yet another level, -3 area camber, springs & shocks all around, more solid bushings, etc. It’s definitely a progression, and you need to be conscious of where you are on that slippery slope of capability and commitment vs $$ and outcomes. I try to stay aware of what the weak link is in the car re lap times and where $$ should be spent next, and then whether I feel like it. Right now I’m focussed on the equipment inside the helmet and bringing that up to snuff in what is an amazing car in still largely OEM form.
#19
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CUP2/SMR2/AR1/CRS
-2.5 Camber F&R
Not to exceed stock caster or might eat wheel liner.
0 toe front
4mm total toe rear
Slicks, Hoosiers, Cup2R much more camber
-2.5 Camber F&R
Not to exceed stock caster or might eat wheel liner.
0 toe front
4mm total toe rear
Slicks, Hoosiers, Cup2R much more camber