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Old 24-03-2009, 08:25 PM
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Default adjustable track arms, make front end light?

as above fitted my new tcas, took her for a drive and the front end is so light now is thi normal?
Old 24-03-2009, 09:09 PM
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mine never changed, are they set to match standard length or you had them set up to match your specific car
Old 24-03-2009, 09:23 PM
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in theory it make the steering lighter cuz if you have camber, it makes the steering harder,then pull wheels straight less drag so should make it lighter.
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Check and adjust the tracking, chances are that the camber is less than it was before and most likely, the toe is more positive (toeing in instead of out). This will make the front end more twitchy and light-feeling.
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toe in makes the car less twitchy.
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@Rick,so will toe out make a rst turn in better????Regards,Micky
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yes mate, but makes it more twitchy. The Ford Rally prep book I have from 86 recomends 30miins toe in for straight stuff and 30mins toe in for twistier stages, giving a better turn in. You can probably push that to 1.5 degrees either way too.
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Check and adjust your toe on the steering arm.

If you have altered the camber on the TCA you need to re adjust toe !!

What camber are you running ?
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