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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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I ended up going with something a little more aggressive:

Front:
Camber: -1.5
Toe: 0

Rear:
Camber: -2.25
Toe: 3/16 in

Feels good so far but haven't really had a good chance to test it yet. The real test will be when I Auto-X.

Andre
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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Tried looking up the UK alignment from the link, I found the following:

[QUOTE]Wheel alignment from 2004 workshop manual
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit

Wheel alignment Camber
Front at inspection −0
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Ks320,Oct 8 2007, 02:27 PM
What are the actual alignment specs?
Originally Posted by Borbor,Jul 20 2007, 02:59 PM
front caster: 6.75'
front toe: 0
rear toe: 3mm per side or 6mm total or 1/4" total
front camber: -1
rear camber: -2

cheers.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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I originally thought there was an error in the original posting, as it said 6.75 for caster, when the spec said you could only go to 45'. Didn't realized it was a decminal. I guess it's 0.75 x 60 seconds = 45'?

Thanks mate
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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BTW...
I found out that the HK springs are NOT stiffer than stock. However, they will lower your ride by about 3/4". This I found out from the gentleman I sold my old HKs to. He had them tested and told me about the results. Lowering does help with the CG, but I have to retract my earlier statement that HKs were stiffer too.
Still, it's a decent buy at under 300 bones to lower your ride without compromising ride quality.
Go with the Euro spec... you'll love it! I know for an experienced fact that the Euro spec helped all around with traction and control.
Before the Euro alignment, the car would literally "snap", or "break" traction very suddenly. Now, I get much more warning through a skid - or slide, and I'm able to react before the car totally spins around.
(This is track experience)
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Ks320,Oct 8 2007, 04:27 PM
Tried looking up the UK alignment from the link, I found the following:



Aren't those just the ranges for adjustments? What are the actual alignment specs?

8kGoodENuff: What did you use for caster?

Thanks
I had to max out the caster due to the camber and toe setting I had.

I highly recommend maxing out the caster cause it feels so responsive... amazing!!!!

Andre
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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I maxxed out the caster and have to agree that the understear that I was feeling before was greatly eliminated in same speed corners. However, maxxing out the caster will make the car feel a bit harder to turn. But with the power steering - who cares. Try it... you'll like it!
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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I've had four UK's S (see sig)
With various suspension and alignment set ups including the infamous UK alignment
I have to say my current set up is the most neutral and easy to drive

Here it is! (click for bigger image)

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