atlzhp6m

I have read and 'googled' lots of threads and videos regarding proper alignment numbers for lowered 996Turbos. Unfortunately, most of the information out there applies to GT3s and RWD cars and very little for AWD Turbos.

In any case, I have come up with the following after reading all the information I could find:

Applicable Car Info:

2001 Turbo with H&R 'red' lowering springs and Bilstein B8 yellow shocks (F and R)
TS Adjustable Toe links for rears.
Front/Rear Adjustable Swaybar end links
Stock swaybars
Tires: Michelin Cup 2 Stock sizes
Car Purpose: Mostly Street / Road Atlanta DEs (two weekends per year) and also planning on doing some autoX.

Since I don't have front camber plates or GT3LCAs, I'm stuck with OEM Camber adj. range.

With the above considerations, these are the alignment specs I'm thinking about:

Using OEM GT2 specs as starting point:

Front Camber -1.5 L & R
Front Toe: Slight Toe in at 0.05 deg

Rear Camber -2.0 L&R
Rear Toe: Zeroed out and then 2mm in

My goal is to improve handling on track, plus correct out of spec TOE due to lowering. Not sure what the above numbers will do for tire wear. I'm hoping it will also allow for even tire wear.

I know it is not possible to find a perfect dual purpose setup, so I'm willing to compromise to find some happy medium.

Any thoughts?

manimal

I think that sounds like a good setup. I'm running similar specs, but with a little toe out up front (1.5mm), and more camber in the rear (-2.4).


The toe out up front provides for better turn-in at AutoX, at the cost of more tramlining at high speeds.

Carlo_Carrera

Go with these specs. You will get near prefect even tire wear. Max front negative camber as much as possible.

atlzhp6m

Are you camber settings achieved on stock suspension?

atlzhp6m

Carlo,
What is your suspension setup?
do you do any track events?

manimal

Sorry, should have mentioned, I'm on PSS10's, but otherwise stock. As much camber as you can get up front will definitely help with AutoX.

Carlo_Carrera

Euro spec springs (about 20mm lower than North American) and GMG sway bars front and rear. Everything else stock.

I have my car set up for maximum possible front end grip without snap oversteer. Front bar full soft, rear full stiff. I detest understeer.

If you match my specs and still want even more front end bite on turn in do what Manimal suggests and add more front toe out.

Yes, lots of track events.

DaveCarrera4

Send me a PM, can share a method that is customized based on ride height.

Carlo_Carrera

I want this too. PM sent.

atlzhp6m

pm sent as well.
thx.

DaveCarrera4

Put the procedure and chart up on our website, HERE.

atlzhp6m

thank you.