R-TT Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I have new suspension fitted but still haven't had time to set it up, iv got all tools to set it up as my dad has his own garage but im wondering what specs i should be putting it too? As in if its better to have the rear higher/lower than the front, if so by how much also how to balance the the dampener front to back also what camber is best. all for street use occasional track day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-TT Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 any1????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Come to the suspension geometry tech talk I've organised on 5th April and ask an expert? Look in Midlands events - it's free. To answer one of your questions however, you will ALWAYS want the rear higher than the front. The other way round will introduce lift at speed, which is potentially very dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Yet strangely its set with the front higher as standard. Always threw me lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Yet strangely its set with the front higher as standard. Always threw me lol. I don't think it is - are you sure about that? What's your source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 They do normally sit front higher for some reason, maybe its all the speakers and crap people insist on putting in the boot.innit:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 We can ask Chris at C.G. as he has a big book of OEM suspension settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 The rake of a car isn't judged by the top of the tyre to wheel arch top clearances, front to rear, if that's how people are considering this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I don't think it is - are you sure about that? What's your source? Read it on here on a previous suspension thread. I think it was in relation to the wheel arch like chris suggests though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 The rake of a car isn't judged by the top of the tyre to wheel arch top clearances, front to rear, if that's how people are considering this? I measure from a flat ground surface to where the lower wishbone connects to the sub frame. Read it on here on a previous suspension thread. I think it was in relation to the wheel arch like chris suggests though. That would explain it - that's not the same thing AIUI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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