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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 05:48 AM
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I recently had some Ground Control coilovers and Koni Yellows installed in my MY06 S2000. I am looking for some feedback as to what I should set the damper at on the Koni Yellows (for both front and rear). Also, I will be getting a four-wheel alignment and am wondering if there are specific specs I should have it aligned to.

The car is my daily driver, but I will also autocross it once a month. Thanks for your feedback!
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There is a suggested alignment in the above thread.
Old Apr 5, 2006 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by gomarlins3,Apr 5 2006, 07:03 AM
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=172595

There is a suggested alignment in the above thread.
I've read that post several times. Those alignment specs are for an MY00-03. I am looking for MY04-06 recommendations.
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Originally Posted by 2QYK4U,Apr 5 2006, 07:28 AM
I've read that post several times. Those alignment specs are for an MY00-03. I am looking for MY04-06 recommendations.
From that link :

Caster angle: 6*00' +/- 15'
Front camber: -0*30' +/- 10'
Rear camber: -1*30' +/- 10'
Front toe-in: 0 +/- 2 mm (0 +/- 0.08 inches)
Rear toe-in (pre-04): 6.0 +/- 2 mm (0.25 +/- 0.08 inches)
Rear toe-in (04+): 3.7 +/- 2 mm (0.14 +/- 0.08 inches)

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Originally Posted by pantyraider,Apr 5 2006, 08:16 AM
From that link :

Caster angle: 6*00' +/- 15'
Front camber: -0*30' +/- 10'
Rear camber: -1*30' +/- 10'
Front toe-in: 0 +/- 2 mm (0 +/- 0.08 inches)
Rear toe-in (pre-04): 6.0 +/- 2 mm (0.25 +/- 0.08 inches)
Rear toe-in (04+): 3.7 +/- 2 mm (0.14 +/- 0.08 inches)

Thanks for providing me with the stock settings. I have a Helm's manual, so I already have that info. I am looking for the alignment specs specifically for autocrossing. Based on your avy you autocross, so I am sure you know that you don't use the stock specs for autocrossing.
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Originally Posted by 2QYK4U,Apr 5 2006, 08:28 AM
Thanks for providing me with the stock settings. I have a Helm's manual, so I already have that info. I am looking for the alignment specs specifically for autocrossing. Based on your avy you autocross, so I am sure you know that you don't use the stock specs for autocrossing.
I've never auto-xed, only track days. I can give you my alignment setup, basically:

max front camber
max rear camber
max castor
0 front toe
~1/8 inch rear toe in

That works pretty well for the track. May not be so good for day to day driving. With your 04+, you can keep the rear toe in near stock.
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Thanks for your comments thus far. I am going to go with the following setup:

Front camber: Max (this should be about -2.5)
Front toe: 0
Front caster: ~6.5

Rear camber: match front camber
Rear toe: ~1/4" total toe in.
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Originally Posted by 2QYK4U,Apr 5 2006, 10:58 PM
Thanks for your comments thus far. I am going to go with the following setup:

Front camber: Max (this should be about -2.5)
Front toe: 0
Front caster: ~6.5

Rear camber: match front camber
Rear toe: ~1/4" total toe in.
You might want to read the other thread: Alignment or Aerodynamics. Near the bottom they discuss the relationship of camber as pertains to front and rear. From their information, having the same camber front-to-rear would not be advisable.

I'm no expert and because of that, I'm opening a thread pertaining to my problems/questions.
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Originally Posted by FF2Skip,Apr 6 2006, 04:36 PM
You might want to read the other thread: Alignment or Aerodynamics. Near the bottom they discuss the relationship of camber as pertains to front and rear. From their information, having the same camber front-to-rear would not be advisable.

I'm no expert and because of that, I'm opening a thread pertaining to my problems/questions.
I got those alignment specs for a member named "Spaf" and he is a big time autocrosser. I decided to go with his suggestions for now.

The alignment has been done...and all I can say is dayum! The steering is ultra-sensitive now. I barely have to turn the steering wheel and the car is changing directions. Slalom portions on the autocross course will be even easier!
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