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Old 05-30-2012, 03:52 PM
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Was forced to go to another shop and ooh boy what do i regret that. Never Again. Completely messed up my track day. Gave the new shop the exact print out of how it's done the last 12 time or so. And still they managed to set my toe-in angels way to much. Dangerous. Made this compilation for them. Be warned and never underestimate the importance of a good alignment.

Enjoy my blooper compilation. Ha Ha

Old 05-30-2012, 04:53 PM
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Drifting isn't a real sport.
Old 05-30-2012, 06:01 PM
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Looks like a Japanese video series.

I hope its all sorted out before the next track day.
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Yes went back to my own shop today and they found out the mistake. corrected it so we're back on track soon again ;-)
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That looks like a hand full Ivo!

What alignment settings do you normally run on your car?

Sorry to be nosey just interested to know everyone's experiences with different settings

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Nice hands!! Should have just had fun and kept your foot in it.
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How bad did they mess up settings? Car doesn't really behave that bad. A little oversteer here and there is normal.

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I run the Kussmaul settings with just a little bit more camber: F:2.54 R:2.24
With my speed and driving style i am using almost all the surface of my tires and they now wear very consistent. Had a bit too much camber previously (3.00) which looked very fast, but made my tires cord on the inside way too early.

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Was it toe or camber that was the culprit? I don't see toe angle that look dangerous? I'm not sure 3 degrees of negative camber would cause much more than uneven tire wear. Would likely increase tire patch in corners though.
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This is the correct alignment. The temp shop gave me almost double the toe-in



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