a different alignment question
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Melting Slicks
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a different alignment question
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The less toe you have, the more responsive but twitchy it is. The more toe-in you add, the more stable it is.
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The above is what Vette Brakes says for front toe-in. Does anyone know what effect rear toe-in has on stability vs. responsiveness?
Joe
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The less toe you have, the more responsive but twitchy it is. The more toe-in you add, the more stable it is.
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The above is what Vette Brakes says for front toe-in. Does anyone know what effect rear toe-in has on stability vs. responsiveness?
Joe
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Re: a different alignment question (joe73vette)
I dont think to in on the rear will make the car "darty". In the rear I think your main problems will be tire wear and a possibility of an in correct thrust angle which will cause the car to "crab" down the street
Pro
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Re: a different alignment question (DP77Vette)
rear toe-in will make it more stable, but will kill the tires quicker. rear toe-out is, i believe, never recommended. makes it too twitchy, and again, eats up the tires. no toe at all in the rear is the best bet, but if you race, play around with toe-in in the back. don't go overboard with it though, just about a degree or so is probably the max you'd wanna go back there. if you want more responsiveness, play with the front settings. :auto:
Pro
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From: coolsville nj
Re: a different alignment question (DP77Vette)
perhaps....remember, every single adjustment will affect steering, stability, etc.
i am not really the one to ask about this either, as i have almost no experience with full-size car set-ups. find a racer to ask. :cheers:
oh yea, your front end may dart around slightly because of the sterring box. with time and use, play eventually develops in the box and tie rods. maybe time for a rebuild.
i am not really the one to ask about this either, as i have almost no experience with full-size car set-ups. find a racer to ask. :cheers:
oh yea, your front end may dart around slightly because of the sterring box. with time and use, play eventually develops in the box and tie rods. maybe time for a rebuild.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Eastern Connecticut
Re: a different alignment question (DP77Vette)
So, if my car is darting around I need more toe-in in the front, right? :confused:
