Suspension geometry setup in the southwest

[mattt 29]

Hi all

 

Ive had my 86 lowered on 20mm Racecomp Engineering yellows. Also new alloys and tyres. I used a local tyre place (Paignton) to fit the tyres as they have a hunter 4 wheel alignment rig.

 

Unfortunately they refused to fit the camber bolts and bushes (white line) I've got for some reason, but felt that the alignment was acceptable anyway. I'm not convinced.

 

I'd appreciate some advice on what to do next? Should I take their advice and leave it or can anyone recommend some other place to take it within a reasonable distance of south Devon?

 

Really appreciate the input

 

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[Church 209]

Imho too much toe-out front. And that uneven camber rear, by whole degree. And not even either. Pitty though, camber adjustment @rear is not that cheap/simple as camberbolts front, one will need rear LCAs for that.

I wouldn't blame much that tire shop. It is not their speciality, and they may lack expertise above basic stock alignment, and obviously don't want any risks. So for alignment better to find better place/shop.

Alignment is far from good, but w/o pushing much imho driveable. As in you may notice not that stable front or car magically leaning to one side in some situations/throttle positions a bit, but manageable. I'd probably gather info on what alignment you want, what are good tuning shops that can dial alignment you wish & have no problems with aftermarket parts, drive there and get it properly done.

[KevinA 695]

Could feel much nicer set up properly.

[Lauren 2259]

I think you really need to go somewhere else. Unfortunately I don't know anywhere in the South West. Do the front toe parallel. Go for 2.5 deg neg camber on the front if you can and around .15-2 degrees negative on the rear. Get the toe in on the rear to an 1/8th-1/4 of a degree. That will work well for a serious fast road setup and also do track well too. It's a bit more of a track setup, but I have this setup which I also do stupid amounts of miles on the road. Just a tiny amount of toe in on the rear really. I have, 0.6 and 0.7 toe in per side on the rear. Tyre wear is even. 

Or put a bit less camber and a bit more toe in at the rear to get a safer feeling handling setup. Stick it about 0.12 per side and make sure they get it equal. It's not that hard with such precision equipment. I used to do it with lights and mirrors!  About the middle between mine and stock will make it easier handling with more understeer. 

[mattt 29]

I think you really need to go somewhere else. Unfortunately I don't know anywhere in the South West. Do the front toe parallel. Go for 2.5 deg neg camber on the front if you can and around .15-2 degrees negative on the rear. Get the toe in on the rear to an 1/8th-1/4 of a degree. That will work well for a serious fast road setup and also do track well too. It's a bit more of a track setup, but I have this setup which I also do stupid amounts of miles on the road. Just a tiny amount of toe in on the rear really. I have, 0.6 and 0.7 toe in per side on the rear. Tyre wear is even. 
Or put a bit less camber and a bit more toe in at the rear to get a safer feeling handling setup. Stick it about 0.12 per side and make sure they get it equal. It's not that hard with such precision equipment. I used to do it with lights and mirrors!  About the middle between mine and stock will make it easier handling with more understeer. 

Thanks Lauren that's really helpful. I think I've found a place in Cornwall, will give them a ring next week.

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[Paul 442]

If you're going to go somewhere else, go to a specialist. I wouldn't waste my time going somewhere else, and paying only to have another poor job done.