Auto-X Suspension Settings
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From: Stuart Fl
Auto-X Suspension Settings
Currently in contention for 1st Place in SCCA Central Florida Region Solo II 2001 Championship. Last event coming up Oct. 28 (possibly another after it, if last weekend's event gets cancelled because of rain - long story). For you successful C5 Auto-X's out there, what can I do to front and rear toe, camber and caster to ensure even more aggressive turn in but still be able to drive 1 -3 hours to events? I'll share results after event. Thanks much!
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Re: Auto-X Suspension Settings (Gustavo)
I had my car alligned to Z06 specs and it has handled excellent at all the autocrosses I have been in this season.
Here are the specs that were used for my allignment:
FRONT
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Camber -0.5
Caster 6.0
Toe 0.0
REAR
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Camber -0.10
Toe +0.10
I put a lot of city and highway miles on the car with this setup and the tires have shown no premature wear other than what has been caused by the autocrossing.
[Modified by MattG, 3:31 PM 10/22/2001]
Here are the specs that were used for my allignment:
FRONT
---------
Camber -0.5
Caster 6.0
Toe 0.0
REAR
-------
Camber -0.10
Toe +0.10
I put a lot of city and highway miles on the car with this setup and the tires have shown no premature wear other than what has been caused by the autocrossing.
[Modified by MattG, 3:31 PM 10/22/2001]
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St. Jude Donor '14
Re: Auto-X Suspension Settings (Gustavo)
Currently in contention for 1st Place in SCCA Central Florida Region Solo II 2001 Championship. Last event coming up Oct. 28 (possibly another after it, if last weekend's event gets cancelled because of rain - long story). For you successful C5 Auto-X's out there, what can I do to front and rear toe, camber and caster to ensure even more aggressive turn in but still be able to drive 1 -3 hours to events? I'll share results after event. Thanks much!
As for your question. I have no idea.. sorry.
Robert
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Re: Auto-X Suspension Settings (Gustavo)
Gustavo,
I got the below numbers from Peter Sikkila @ DRM. DRM are concidered to be the best when it comes to autoXing and roadracing so I trust these numbers to be the best. Good luck !
Alignment settings:
-Front------------------------------------
LF -1.5 deg camber RF -1.5 deg camber
LF 6-7 deg caster RF 6-7 deg caster
Front toe setting 0 or 1/16 inch toe in
You can set the front camber in the range of -1.5 to -2.0.
The -2.0 setting might be better for you.
-Rear-------------------------------------
Camber settings LR -1.0 RR -1.0
Toe setting LR 1/16 toe in RR 1/16 toe in
Make sure you run toe in. You can run a little less toe than this if you want.
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Oh, just noticed. Welcome to the forum :)
[Modified by seanr, 10:43 PM 10/22/2001]
I got the below numbers from Peter Sikkila @ DRM. DRM are concidered to be the best when it comes to autoXing and roadracing so I trust these numbers to be the best. Good luck !
Alignment settings:
-Front------------------------------------
LF -1.5 deg camber RF -1.5 deg camber
LF 6-7 deg caster RF 6-7 deg caster
Front toe setting 0 or 1/16 inch toe in
You can set the front camber in the range of -1.5 to -2.0.
The -2.0 setting might be better for you.
-Rear-------------------------------------
Camber settings LR -1.0 RR -1.0
Toe setting LR 1/16 toe in RR 1/16 toe in
Make sure you run toe in. You can run a little less toe than this if you want.
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Oh, just noticed. Welcome to the forum :)
[Modified by seanr, 10:43 PM 10/22/2001]
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Re: Auto-X Suspension Settings (seanr)
i have heard changing the alignment to Z06 specs is better then non-z06 specs for autox, but you would have to have stiffer springs, sway bars, and shocks.
Robert
Robert
