I've read a lot of threads on aligment and the european alignment and such but have not seen any that specifically address the differences for the AP2.

Knowing the AP2 has different spring rates, swaybars, wheels size and a different rear subframe, what is a good recommendation for alignment?

I'm running a stock suspension and am looking to get less understeer. I mostly drive the street, cayon carving, and perhaps a hpde in the future.

I drove an '01 for years before it was stolen and wish my '04 handled more like that. (with the exception of the bumpsteer).

I also have an '01 rear swaybar in the garage I could put on. What are people's thoughts?

Seems to me most of those in the racing forum are runng AP1's. Is that true?
Andy

 

The only difference in the factory alignment specs is 1/8" less rear toe-in (total). That's probably the only difference you'll see between competetive alignments for the two cars, too.

I'm running an AP2 for autocross, like a lot of the folks who are currently competing in S2000s -- lots of AP1s for the track folks, though.

 

I would get the factory recommended alignment, sign up for a track day with an instructor, and stop driving like a jackass on public roads. Those are just MY thoughts, others may differ.

 

to clarify orthonormal's post, ap2 usually runs 1/8" less toe than ap1

 

Ummm... I thought the AP2 came with 0 deg. camber in the front, leading to understeer. The AP1 uses -.5 deg. while the UK spec calls for -1.0.

 

Nope, I just checked the service manual. The only place where there is a split listing for 2000-2003 and 2004-2005 is rear toe. Of course, what a car "comes with" is not always the same as what it's "supposed to have".

 

Dear Guntersmurf,
Your thoughts are appreciated, you personal attack is not. Your response is inappropriate and immature. You do not know me or my driving style or where I drive, you have no grounds on which to start calling me names. If this is how you continue to treat strangers in your 5 yrs and 350 days as a forum contributorI suggest you reconsider being part of a public group environment. In my 5 yrs and 137 days as a forum contributor I pride myself in treating people with respect.
Now would you care to share the alignment specs that you are running and where it is on an AP1 or AP2?
I eagerly await your reply.

Andy

 

If you drive aggressively enough on public roads (even if they are really fun canyon roads) to induce understeer/oversteer then you are driving like a jackass. Take it to the track!

 

Again a worthless and insulting post by Guntersmurf. You continue to impress me with your maturity.

 

If you keep it up, you're going to discover that the majority of people on this forum agree with Guntersmurf. Take it to the track -- don't try to justify endangering other people just so that you can get your kicks.