Originally Posted by veecee
Well seeing you saw some noticeable difference with the 1mm spacers, I'm going to give it a go on my MSX/RE. I'm still trying to chase more steering out of my car...
Well, I've done some measuring and this is what I've come up with.
Evo5;
Distance between steering posts and suspension blocks = 38mm
Wheelbase - Shims behind arms = 1.0mm
Ackerman Spacers = 1.0mm
Total = 40mm
MRE;
Distance between steering posts and suspension blocks = 37mm
Wheelbase - Shims behind arms = 3.5mm
Ackerman Spacers = 0.5mm
Total = 41mm
Basically, this shows to get the MRE and Evo similar, you need to run an extra 1mm behind the ackerman ball stud. (N.B. I'm using the hex-headed ball studs, which are 1mm shorter than the standard type).
So I'm going to run this next weekend, along with D/D on the front... should hopefully solve the mid-corner steering problem I had last time out.
HiH
Ed