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Old 2005-10-16, 03:15 PM   #26
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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.
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Old 2005-10-16, 10:59 PM   #27
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Kevin, is that .05 toe-out? Remember, I know very little about alignment stuff
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Old 2005-10-17, 01:21 AM   #28
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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.
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Old 2005-10-17, 07:03 AM   #29
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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
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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.
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