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Old 09-30-2005, 01:45 AM
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alignment spec, please help

what is a good alignment spec for a stock set up with RB sway bar.
Going to sears point in october.
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Did you try doing a search?
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Have you ever been on track before? I'd suggest using the stock alignment specs if you haven't until you learn how the car acts on track.
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I did do a few HPDE with NASA, but this been a few year since. Also I drove a CR-X before, so the spec is no use. I did a search but it is japanese spec, they put 550lb spring in front and 480lb in the back, also front is 0 camber, rear is 2 degree. toe is 0 all the way.
I just don't understand how can they drive the car around with those spec.
thanks for the help
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Originally Posted by Winning 8
I did do a few HPDE with NASA, but this been a few year since. Also I drove a CR-X before, so the spec is no use. I did a search but it is japanese spec, they put 550lb spring in front and 480lb in the back, also front is 0 camber, rear is 2 degree. toe is 0 all the way.
I just don't understand how can they drive the car around with those spec.
thanks for the help

Hmmm, i guess a good starting point would be some toe in at the front to help straightline stability, and maybe a bit of toe in the rear to help straighten out at corner exit.

The 0 camber is really strange, i'd want at least -1 in front as a starting point, and as much castor as you can get.

Good luck
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hey dude,
Go to a performance alignment shop. The factory specs are all over the place. I have a -1.4 up front and a -1.8 in the rear. I have the same suspension as you. It was like driving a new car man. Awesome turn in. Much better on the track. Does make you pay attention a little more with everyday driving.
Have fun
oh yea the stock castor is good enought for the large majority.
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front camber: as much as possible
front caster: as much as possible after camber
rear camber: 0.5 more negative than front, or equal to front
toe: 0 front and rear
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Thank you all for the input, I am going to try it out and see the different.
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I am now at -1 up front, and -1.8 in the rear. It definately drives different now. Much more crisp, stable, and it just feels more planted. It was almost 0 camber before the alignment was done. Toe is set to .05 front, and .07 rear.
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