Friday, August 10, 2007

Alignment 2007/04/11

I don't really understand alignment so much. I know the basics like what toe/camber/caster etc stand for but I don't know so much about how it effects the handling of the car (apart from stuff like tire wear).

In April I decided to get my first ever 4 wheel alignment as my suspension had been on/off the car a few times up to then and I'd no clue where the wheels were pointing. On the shop guys advice (he's not familar with the 8 though), he dialed in the pictured settings.

I can see that my previous settings were not good at all, but I'm wondering about the new ones. Immediately after the new settings I definitely get less under-steer. I'm wondering if my brake over-steer though is a result of this alignment.

I'd love to know how this compares to other peoples settings and if this particular setting suits the 8. Please make a comment and let me know what you think. Thanks!

1 comment:

Touchn said...

Sorry, I don't remember my setting data now.

I suggest you talk with D-technique or RE-Amemiya. They have much know-how on 4 wheel alignment also. They can give you the advice which meets your driving skills.

Eightlien and I always ask RE-Amemiya to set the alignment. Kanepee-san asks D-technique.