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Old 04-06-2006, 03:04 PM
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I just installed a set of PSS9's and wonder what type of numbers others are getting on the Kinematic Toe when lowering the vehicle?

As for mine, the rear is set at 25" from floor to fender and the Kinematic came to within 1.2 units. I understand that on a stock rear end, the Kinematic is supposed to be set to within 1.5 units.

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Old 04-06-2006, 04:43 PM
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where did you get the kinematic toe gauge? I've been looking for one.
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Tim,

I don't have a guage. This is a reading from the shop where I had the suspension installed.

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Tim,

What is your Kinematic set at?
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Are people using the kinematic toe tool for measuring k.t. on cars lowered to RS height like his?

I've always wondered if anyone has determined how many degrees corresponds to "1.5 units" on porsche's tool. Sure would be nice if we could do this measurement without the tool...
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Originally Posted by TheOtherEric
I've always wondered if anyone has determined how many degrees corresponds to "1.5 units" on porsche's tool. Sure would be nice if we could do this measurement without the tool...
What he said,..... given only one place in KC has the ability to do this @ $269 a pop, if someone had a better way it would be the DIY thread of the year IMO.
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We have successfully used a tool that is WAY cheaper than the factory ($11K) and has great results. Only costs a few hundred dollars. THere may also be a new thing on the horizon, so I am waiting on this .....
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Only costs a few hundred dollars. THere may also be a new thing on the horizon, so I am waiting on this .....

and I assume you will enlighten us when and if its available for purchase you capitalist dog.
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Can you guys provide me with measurments? What numbers, if any, have you come up with that correspond to your given ride heights?
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Autometrics have a nice tool, it is cheap and does the job, Gordon Friedman is the man too talk too, cheers, Sonny.
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Nick,

I'm not sure where mine is set. I 'm holding out for the ViperBob signature edition to help me make the measurements.



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