S14 Suspension setup. what do the experts say...

[phoenix s14]

Ok so everyone is buying adjustable suspension arms and I wonder how many guys are actually adjusting anything and also knows how their adjustments affect the car's handling...

Here is a basic setup guide to start with - compliments of the good people at Whiteline. - Stickey Mr Riekert if you please.

Settings for S14/S15 application...

Touring/Street:
Front:
Camber: -1.0 to -1.5 Castor : P+7.5 / D+7.0 Toe: 0.0
Rear:
Camber: -1.0 to -1.25 Castor: n/a Toe: 0.8 to 1.2 toe-in

Sport/Trackday:
Front:
Camber: -1.5 to -2.0 Castor: P+7.5 / D+7.0 Toe: 0.0
Rear:
Camber: -1.25 to -2.0 Castor: n/a Toe: 0.5 to 1.2 toe-in

Race(Racing purposes only):
Front:
Camber: -2.5 or more Castor: P+7.5 / D+7.0 Toe: 0.0 to 1.0 toe-out
Rear:
Camber: -2.0 or more Castor: n/a Toe: 0.5 to 1.5 toe-in

[phoenix s14]

See also articles here:
http://www.whiteline.com.au/suspension_ ... y=Articles

See also other resources here:
http://www.whiteline.com.au/suspension_ ... y=Articles

[Enzio]

Mismatched castor on a track setup? Don't think so. I would suggest you rather go for equal castor left and right, for road and track setups.

Also, less toe-in on the rear for road cars.

For track it is down to a lot of different aspects so those settings will change depending on car setup, tyres, track layout, use, driver skill, etc.

[phoenix s14]

The settings are not set in concrete. Obviously you can adjust as you see fit or what suits your driving style etc. These are guidelines like you say and a good place to start - Tried tested and proven over and over. Whiteline has been testing these settings over years of development of their products.

Concerning the Race setup castor - these are also based on a car probably driven to events and surely can be set to whatever your need is. Especially if you have all the adjustable arms etc.