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Old 16-03-2016, 06:30 PM
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Default Full geometry settings needed.

What's are people's tried and tested 4 wheel alignment settings?

Camber, caster and toe for front and rear.

These settings seem to be kicking about, but has anyone got and experience with them?

1.5 degrees negative camber.

0 degrees 30 minutes toe IN.

That is the Grp A RS Turbo (Series 1) settings which will make it more controlable on a straights but the turn in won't be as easy or wanting.

If you want to try these settings for a tight turn / track, set the toe to this..

0 degrees 30 minutes toe OUT.

That will make it more nervous in a straight but down the lanes, it will turn in really sharp.

In case you are having a 4 wheel alignment here are the other recommeded settings..

2 1/2 degrees positive castor.

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0 degrees 30 minutes toe in.
1 1/2 to 2 degrees negative camber

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Old 16-03-2016, 09:13 PM
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im running 2.5 degrees camber front
1-1.5ish rear
castor is 4 degrees but you wont get that
mine is set very slightly toe out on the front and very slight toe in on the rear

you also have corner weight balancing
Old 17-03-2016, 01:22 PM
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Yeah mine is very similar to Nigel's.

Not as low as yours tho nice a ������
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Cheers, lads. I'll give it a go. Yeah, it could do with corner weighting as well.
Old 17-03-2016, 07:29 PM
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dont set the ride height too low,you might get a driveshaft catching
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Is mine A touch on the low side then, you reckon?

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looks about right height
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Camber and toe pretty much the same as Nigels for me also.
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Muz the settings are on the forum mate. 3 different settings to choose from.
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Mines quite similar to Nigel's and I found it quite neutral so a good base to start from

Think a lot will depend on how you like to drive

Corner weighting is a must IMO
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Great work on your Ford Focus.
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