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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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looking for some alignment help for my track car. 08 CR

Current set up:

Stock CR suspension with the following:

17 x 8.5 +59 squared wheels
245/40/17 star specs
spoon x brace
S2 J's balls up front can adjust up to -4 to -5


Current alignment:

front -2.5 0 toe
rear -1.8 .28 total toe in


it has been pretty nuetral so far, but the rear gets a bit loose still in the corners, does anyone think I should run a bit more negative camber in the rear? say even it out to -2.5 front and back or even -3.0 front and rear? The car is stable at high speeds so I think the total toe in is o.k.

Appreciate the input, I run at mostly Road Atlanta, Roebling Road, and Sebring

thanks for any help you can provide
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 11:13 AM
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Given that we both run CR suspension, CR aero, and 8.5" wheels, here's my alignment. Take it for what it's worth.

J's S2 and SPC camber joints are used. 255/40/17 RS3, so the toe measurement may be ever so slightly different.

Front
-3.5 camber
0 toe
~6.5 caster

Rear
-3.6 camber
5/32" total toe-in


Can someone convert the two toe measurements to be comparable please? I don't know the conversion formula..
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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I would def. look into more camber in the back. I dont have a CR, but it run -2.5 all around, i cant remember the toe settings though
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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thanks for the information.
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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5/32" total toe = 5 divided by 32 = 0.156 inch

My AP1 likes 0.2 to 0.25 inch total toe-in. I've tried less toe-in twice and both times the rear end got "quirky."
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by robrob
5/32" total toe = 5 divided by 32 = 0.156 inch
I thought tire diameter was somehow factored into the equation?
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MMisencik157
Originally Posted by robrob' timestamp='1350514578' post='22090501
5/32" total toe = 5 divided by 32 = 0.156 inch
I thought tire diameter was somehow factored into the equation?
You're thinking of the conversion from inches to degrees which uses sine waves and unicorn rays. I try not to mess with toe in degrees.
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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1 degree is about .44 inches. So .28 degrees is about an 1/8"
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by robrob
Originally Posted by MMisencik157' timestamp='1350514728' post='22090504
[quote name='robrob' timestamp='1350514578' post='22090501']
5/32" total toe = 5 divided by 32 = 0.156 inch
I thought tire diameter was somehow factored into the equation?
You're thinking of the conversion from inches to degrees which uses sine waves and unicorn rays. I try not to mess with toe in degrees.
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Haha thats what I was thinking of! Unfortunately my alignment shop uses degrees so Im trying to figure out this witchcraft in order to get the equivalent of 1/16" total toe in in the rear. Running 255 R-S3s all around if anyone knows how to help me
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ndogg
1 degree is about .44 inches. So .28 degrees is about an 1/8"
Is that with a 255/40/17 or another tire with a 25" diameter?
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