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Old 02-25-2011, 06:16 PM
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Any general guidelines for caster and camber? Maybe even ride height. I know all setups are different but there must be a "rule of thumb" Thanks Jason
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jason,
try this:

Front
Camber: -1 degree
Castor: 4 degrees
Ride height: 5mm
droop: any value

Rear
Camber: -2 degrees
Ride height: 5mm
droop: any value

leave your shocks in the position they
are now. Try a 17-19in-lb spring up front
and a slightly softer spring in the rear.
Start here and tune from there.

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Here Jason, just another perspective.

Front:
-1.5 degrees camber
4 degrees caster
16-17lb spring
2mm of droop measured over ride height
5-5.5mm ride height
0.5-1 degree of toe out

Rear:
-1.5 degrees camber
14-15lb spring
2mm of droop measured over ride height
5-5.5mm ride height
2.5-3.5 degrees of toe in per side

Good luck,

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Thanks guys!!
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Originally Posted by Danny-b23
Here Jason, just another perspective.

Front:
-1.5 degrees camber
4 degrees caster
16-17lb spring
2mm of droop measured over ride height
5-5.5mm ride height
0.5-1 degree of toe out

Rear:
-1.5 degrees camber
14-15lb spring
2mm of droop measured over ride height
5-5.5mm ride height
2.5-3.5 degrees of toe in per side

Good luck,

Danny

+1 on the setting. Can't ignore droop unless you like having the back of the car pass the front going into turns.
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The 2mm droop will at least get you close. The car may be a bit "taily" but at least it will be consistent. If you feel you need more rear traction, go to 3-4mm droop measured over ride height in the rear.
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