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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 09:39 AM
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I know there are tons of threads on this but I am looking to re-align for 2 reasons:

1) I need more stability going 70mph around a bend in the highway. It seems the tail is going to slip out when I get going too fast.

2) The car follows the crown in the road too much and I am constantly correcting with the steering wheel.

I don't mind a little extra tire wear if I need to change settings.

This is my current alignment specs:


FRONT LEFT RIGHT
Camber - 46deg -53deg
Caster 6.02deg 6.05deg
Toe 0 inches .01 inches
Cross Camber .07deg
Cross caster -.03deg
Total Toe .01inches
Set Back -.09deg


REAR LEFT RIGHT
Camber -1.48deg -1.41deg
Toe .11inch .13inches
Toe Angle .25inches
Thrust Angle -.02deg


What should I have the new alignment set at?
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 12:57 PM
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Where are the Alignment experts today?
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 03:19 PM
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I'm no alignment expert, but here goes anyway:

What model year S2000 do you have?

Your current settings look pretty decent to achieve what you're after.

You could go with more negative camber, both front and rear for a more performance-oriented alignment (more grip, more tire wear); the Honda UK recommended settings are -1.0 degree caster front, -2.0 rear.

For your tramlining problem, zero toe and high caster in the front is good, which you already have. Tire pressure seems to be the biggest factor, though, so try going a pound or two higher if you're near 32psi cold now.

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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 08:44 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Tedster
[B]I'm no alignment expert, but here goes anyway:

What model year S2000 do you have?

Your current settings look pretty decent to achieve what you're after.
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 08:52 AM
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Sorry, tramlining means the tendency to follow grooves or ruts in the road. I have felt a very noticable reduction by adding 1 or 2 psi.
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