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
S14 Suspension setup. what do the experts say...
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Re: S14 Suspension setup. what do the experts say...
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
http://www.whiteline.com.au/suspension_ ... y=Articles
See also other resources here:
http://www.whiteline.com.au/suspension_ ... y=Articles
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Re: S14 Suspension setup. what do the experts say...
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.
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.
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Re: S14 Suspension setup. what do the experts say...
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.
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.
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