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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 10:37 AM
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Hello has anyone got any tracking settings for a escort turbo they have tried ive looked online and found the group a s1 settings i think but thats about it
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 05:59 PM
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Either parallel or slight toe out
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 06:18 PM
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Yes its 2neg +or-1
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 06:51 PM
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 09:11 PM
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where do you get the auto data program
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 09:44 PM
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I've got a copy mate but only does upto 2004
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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 10:47 PM
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I have upto 2005 but only works on xp
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Old Apr 21, 2015 | 06:49 PM
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Yer the same as mine only works on Xp down graded my vista laptop to run it
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Originally Posted by Marc D
Either parallel or slight toe out
that will make it drive awful where did you get that info

toe in 2degree for quick turning less high speed. or little less for straight line.


without decent rollbar and tie bars it will be naff what ever you do.

ideally you want to copy my settings that I made up for 3 different uses. but you will need better parts fitted.
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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 10:16 PM
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Any pointers on the rear as I've just fitted adjustable tie bars.
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adjustable rear tie bars are pointless without being able to adjust it all.

if you adjust caster it will effect toe and camber. cant adjust one without the other.

all you can do is make the best of it so pointless giving settings as you wont be able to get them anyway.
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Eh, surely it makes it easier to replicate Fords total f--k up then than having to take it all apart to add or subtract washers.
Surely a tad more constructive to say point them in a bit or dead ahead than the usual no point in telling the muppets anything
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Originally Posted by Versus_Creations
that will make it drive awful where did you get that info

toe in 2degree for quick turning less high speed. or little less for straight line.


without decent rollbar and tie bars it will be naff what ever you do.

ideally you want to copy my settings that I made up for 3 different uses. but you will need better parts fitted.
Versus - where can we see details on your 3 different settings?

I need to get mine setup as it drives & handles crap at the mo

I have
MEF motorsport adjustable TCA's
fully Polybushed
front strutbrace

that sufficient?

its just a fast road car

Thanks mate
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Versus_Creations
that will make it drive awful where did you get that info

toe in 2degree for quick turning less high speed. or little less for straight line.


without decent rollbar and tie bars it will be naff what ever you do.

ideally you want to copy my settings that I made up for 3 different uses. but you will need better parts fitted.
I've always thought fwd cars had a tiny bit of toe out and that toe out gives you better turn in whereas toe in gives you more straight line stability?
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if you toe out... when you put power down they will toe out even more.

if they toe in. when you put power down the wheels end up flat.

meaning most rubber on road.


my guides are available but I cant posts links to my site as im not a trader so you need to find them yourself or ask someone for a link.
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What are the recommended toe, camber and caster all around the car?

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Old May 7, 2015 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc D
I've always thought fwd cars had a tiny bit of toe out and that toe out gives you better turn in whereas toe in gives you more straight line stability?
This is what I have understood with any FWD car I have owned. Upon accelerating the front wheels are meant to toe in, or barely toe in if running on nylon bushes/ball bearings. I understood that RWD cars had their front wheels toe out slightly when on the move. I can see more toe in potentially reducing torque steer but also accelerating tyre wear on the outside of the tyres.
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