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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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I'm lowered from the floor to top of the fender 25 7/16" in the front and 25 9/16" in the rear. I was able to get -3 camber and .15 total toe in, in the rear but only -2.15 in the front with 5.35 degrees of caster and no toe. Does that sound right? I thought we could mess with caster to get more camber in the front but it didn't change. What are we doing wrong?
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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Also, I track my car on the local Gokart track (mix between autox and track) with a 255 square setup about once a month. This is also my daily driver. Should I spend the money for the camber ball joints or would the daily driving even out the tire wear? I was hoping for even tire wear and optimal performance. If I could save on the camber ball joints than I can put the funds towards a front sway bar.
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BowlofRice
I'm lowered from the floor to top of the fender 25 7/16" in the front and 25 9/16" in the rear. I was able to get -3 camber and .15 total toe in, in the rear but only -2.15 in the front with 5.35 degrees of caster and no toe. Does that sound right? I thought we could mess with caster to get more camber in the front but it didn't change. What are we doing wrong?
That sounds right. I have 4.0 of caster though, that's as low as I can go. Maybe 5.35 is as low as yours will go. I could not get more than 2.1 neg up front at your ride height.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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You went for lower end of caster instead of the higher. I think I may go swaybar next. We'll see after my track day.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BowlofRice
You went for lower end of caster instead of the higher. I think I may go swaybar next. We'll see after my track day.
If 5.53 is all you can get, then if you want more caster, you will have to sacrifice camber.
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