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Kevin M · 2005-10-16, 03:15 PM

I'm a big fan of both camber and toe-out. .05 degrees on the front wheels should improve turn-in without causing excessive wear. I can't find the print-out from my last alignment though, so I don't remember the exact numbers. Scott, Nick, and Dean can all attest to how well the car handled though.

Libila · 2005-10-16, 10:59 PM

Kevin, is that .05 toe-out? Remember, I know very little about alignment stuff

Kevin M · 2005-10-17, 01:21 AM

Yeah. Toe-out is traditionally expressed as a fraction of an inch, such as 3/32", but with the new Hunter machines, the degree measurement is more accurate- plus it doesn't change with different tire sizes.

.05 is a guesstimate on my part though- I spec'd 3/16" front and 3/32" rear way back when I actually had my first alignment done, and it never really changed after that.

Libila · 2005-10-17, 07:03 AM

Just for clarification, these adjustments are just for the front or does the toe need to be adjusted in the rear as well? The camber adjustments are for the front only, you guys recommend stock camber in the rear right?

Edit: Err, Sperry recommended otherwise. I forgot

sperry · 2005-10-17, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Libila

Just for clarification, these adjustments are just for the front or does the toe need to be adjusted in the rear as well? The camber adjustments are for the front only, you guys recommend stock camber in the rear right?

Edit: Err, Sperry recommended otherwise. I forgot

Adjusting rear camber is pretty hit or miss... some places can do it, some can't. Unless you have aftermarket camber bolts in the rear, is down to whether or not the guy at the shop is willing to loosen things up and move 'em around before tightening 'em back down, since rear camber isn't easily adjustable.

2005-10-16, 03:15 PM	#26
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I'm a big fan of both camber and toe-out. .05 degrees on the front wheels should improve turn-in without causing excessive wear. I can't find the print-out from my last alignment though, so I don't remember the exact numbers. Scott, Nick, and Dean can all attest to how well the car handled though. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-10-17, 01:21 AM	#28
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Yeah. Toe-out is traditionally expressed as a fraction of an inch, such as 3/32", but with the new Hunter machines, the degree measurement is more accurate- plus it doesn't change with different tire sizes. .05 is a guesstimate on my part though- I spec'd 3/16" front and 3/32" rear way back when I actually had my first alignment done, and it never really changed after that. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

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2005-10-16, 10:59 PM	#27
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	Kevin, is that .05 toe-out? Remember, I know very little about alignment stuff

2005-10-17, 07:03 AM	#29
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	Just for clarification, these adjustments are just for the front or does the toe need to be adjusted in the rear as well? The camber adjustments are for the front only, you guys recommend stock camber in the rear right? Edit: Err, Sperry recommended otherwise. I forgot