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Old 04-17-2013, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mdrums
Also my GTS is not AWD like your Turbo's but it is a wide body. I street drive my car too and with -2.5/-2 camber I'm not having any issues on the street. Inside front tires are wearing slightly more but nothing really alarming. I'd rather have a more track orientated set up anyway.
Definitely can notice my inner rears wearing faster but as you metioned I'm not alarmed by it either. I too would rather have a more agressive alignment at the expense of tire wear.

I'll see how much I can get up front friday and adjust the rears accordingly. Also I'm planning on setting the front sways to soft, right now both are set to medium.
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Originally Posted by mdrums
Thanks Doc!...guys this is great info that DocGTO posted.

As always start with the tired and true settings and adjust from there to your tires, track and driving style.
No problem buddy!
Old 04-17-2013, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc GTO
No problem buddy!
how much for the rear? i am in tampa.. or would you reccomend getting both front and rear?
Old 04-17-2013, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by eurotom
Definitely can notice my inner rears wearing faster but as you metioned I'm not alarmed by it either. I too would rather have a more agressive alignment at the expense of tire wear.

I'll see how much I can get up front friday and adjust the rears accordingly. Also I'm planning on setting the front sways to soft, right now both are set to medium.
The toe wears the insides out faster then the camber.

I would set the front sway to medium and the rear to full firm.
Old 04-17-2013, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rijowysock
how much for the rear? i am in tampa.. or would you reccomend getting both front and rear?
If you don't plan on tracking regularly then adding the rear is nice. Set it on the soft setting and it improves the turn in and reduces the under steering and makes it more neutral.

I'm asking $110 shipped to you.
Old 04-18-2013, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Doc GTO
If you don't plan on tracking regularly then adding the rear is nice. Set it on the soft setting and it improves the turn in and reduces the under steering and makes it more neutral.

I'm asking $110 shipped to you.
i'm going to research some more and revert back, debating if i need front, i heard front is much more labor intensive to install however
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Originally Posted by Doc GTO
The toe wears the insides out faster then the camber.

I would set the front sway to medium and the rear to full firm.
Got it Doc et all thanks for the input, keep you posted on what I can get out of the front along with my impressions.

Next thread PCCB replacements: PFC, G-disc, Brembo, AP Racing.......??????
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Originally Posted by rijowysock
i'm going to research some more and revert back, debating if i need front, i heard front is much more labor intensive to install however
Front install is a massive bee-ach!!! LOL. The rear is 10 minutes or less. The front requires you to lower the cradle, ect . . .
Old 04-18-2013, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by eurotom
Got it Doc et all thanks for the input, keep you posted on what I can get out of the front along with my impressions.

Next thread PCCB replacements: PFC, G-disc, Brembo, AP Racing.......??????
I found that the factory rotors are great for the track and resonable. If you want a great track/street pad then look into the new Hawk DTC series (60 or 70). I used the DTC-60s at VIR, Roebling, ect and they worked GREAT!!!! Also, on the street they were fine with great cold bite.

Fluid, go with anything 600 or more. I used ProSpeed 683 and got it from CLark at Apex.
Old 04-18-2013, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by rijowysock
i'm going to research some more and revert back, debating if i need front, i heard front is much more labor intensive to install however
You should drive your car first to determine if you need either. Chances are, if you dial out some of the rear camber you'll get better rotation and turn in, IF it is a problem.

Either way, with powered front wheels you don't need a bigger front bar, it'll just push more.

Using less sway is better- wheels can track more independently and you get better suspension compliance. The more sway bar you use for handling adjustment, the harder you are using your tires (forcing them into a flat slide).
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Consider just adding a gt2rs sway to the rear, leave the front sway stock.
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Originally Posted by Doc GTO
I found that the factory rotors are great for the track and resonable. If you want a great track/street pad then look into the new Hawk DTC series (60 or 70). I used the DTC-60s at VIR, Roebling, ect and they worked GREAT!!!! Also, on the street they were fine with great cold bite.

Fluid, go with anything 600 or more. I used ProSpeed 683 and got it from CLark at Apex.
Actually talking with Clark about a PFC slotted set up front and OEM steels in the rear as they do not have a e-brake compatible set up in the rear. Not very many options with a 380 rotor up front.
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Got the car alignened and I can honestly say there is a huge difference. I can definitely feel improvements in understeer and less wiggle in the rear.

Changes were as follows:

Front camber- only could squeeze out a bit more for a total of -1.1
Rear camber - 1.9-2
Sways - medium front stiff rear
Front toe- added a bit of neg toe(toe out)

Thank you all for the input.
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Good settings for the street.



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