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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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Default How does my alignment specs look?

I have lowered my car using VB&P new leaf springs (1,022 front and 740 rear). I know they are stiff but I don't mind the ride. I also have Bilstein sport shocks and lowered the car approx. 3 inches. I don't do a lot of street driving and do some autocross and road racing.

Front Left Right

Caster +6.36 +6.76
Camber -.084 -0.84
Toe +1/32 +1/32

Rear Left Right
Camber -0.84 -0.88
Toe +1/32 +1/32

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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jsottile
I have lowered my car using VB&P new leaf springs (1,022 front and 740 rear). I know they are stiff but I don't mind the ride. I also have Bilstein sport shocks and lowered the car approx. 3 inches. I don't do a lot of street driving and do some autocross and road racing.

Front Left Right

Caster +6.36 +6.76
Camber -.084 -0.84
Toe +1/32 +1/32

Rear Left Right
Camber -0.84 -0.88
Toe +1/32 +1/32

Thanks
If you road race/ autocross you would be better off with more negative camber. I would go with -1.5 front -1.0 rear. Some of my friends who do a lot of road racing go with -2.5 front -2.0 rear. The negative camber will get you better grip and keep outer edge tire wear to a minimum on the track. If you drive mostly highway the negative camber will wear the inside edges of your tires so it's your call.
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