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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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Default Re: Alignment specs for racing

Originally Posted by velociabstract
There's a lot that will affect what's best and what's possible.

Currently I'm at 2.3º negative camber in front with 0 toe. (camber bolts and 30 offset rims)
In the rear I'm at 1º negative camber with 1/8" toe in. (camber arms and 25 offset 18" rims)

On a short, low speed course you should try a little toe out in the front but it will be nasty on the street. You can try more negative camber in the rear for a low speed track but I'd keep a little toe in for stability. I also found tire pressures around 40 psi hot to work best with street tires. I like Kumho Ecsta XS or Hankook Ventus RS-3 because they don't loose grip when they get hot or wear out. Yokohama AD08 are fantastic cold but fall off as they heat up and are garbage when they get worn. I'm told that Hoosiers are like purple crack. You go broke but the high you get from them ...... I'm sure the other racers will chime in too.

Les
Thanks for the specs, Im not going for anything too insane due to it being my street car as well as autocross car. I have full slicks for racing, Hankook and Kuhmo to race on, and just trailer them up.
 
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