Help with Geometry (modified hubs etc)

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  1. silverzx

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    Are these suitable with modified hubs/arms/steering arms/tension rods/offset rack spacers?

    I've tried to do my best by eye to get me by until alignment can be done but need to know if these are ok to use with all my modifications?

    Or if there is a better setup?

    I use the car primarily for drifting.

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  2. silverzx

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    My car is only used for drifting, the settings below are what I run.

    As much as this is not what you want to hear.... You need to try something and see if it works for you, you will only know what you like when you try different setups. That's why you will never find a diffinitave answer on the net, just starting points.

    FRONT
    camber 5'00"
    castor 6'50"
    toe 1'00" OUT

    REAR
    camber 1'10"
    toe 0'10" IN

    Also, sack those japspeed steering rods off asap.
     
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    Hey Paul, cheers mate, interesting to see you run 1'00" toe out. Do you find this makes it want to flick out more?

    Obviously I just need some settings to try / get me started.

    Whats wrong with the Japspeed steering rods?
     
  5. BenRice

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    If you've got modified hubs you don't need fancy tie rod ends. If/when they snap they're more expensive to replace.

    Starting points:

    Caster between 6'50" and 7'50" (if the car feels vague in the front, reduce caster. If the wheel won't self counter, increase caster)
    Front camber between -3 and -4' (if you have camber adjustment at the hub set this to max negative. minor adjustments via tophats)
    Front toe neutral
    Rear camber -1'50"
    Rear toe neutral
     

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