veilsideTT Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Ive just installed my Tein Super Streets with new upper mounts. I run 285/30/19 tyres on a 19X10 rim for the rear I run 245/30/19 tyres on a 19X9 rim for the front Im going to get my geometry done on Saturday and have got to take my own settings. Do any of the geometry boys know what the best settings would be for me running on my 19's I know its never going to be perfect on 19's but i might as well get close and make sure im not getting uneven tyre wear. Ive looked at "lance Alignment" but am unsure of if this is suitable due to the fact he set this up on 17" wheels. Many Thanks Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 If you don't mind me askin, Where abouts are you going to have the geometry done mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I think I can guess the answer from Chris. These are trade secrets too you realise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilsideTT Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 I have a good friend at Jaguar. If you don't mind me askin, Where abouts are you going to have the geometry done mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilsideTT Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 I think I can guess the answer from Chris. These are trade secrets too you realise? Really? dam it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Really? dam it! Too true. Also there is an element of 'Per vehicle' involved too so you can't just copy them anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bijal Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 with your front bumper they will struggle to do it accuratley, every car we have done (supras) have had to have the stock front bumper on or had to take off the front bumper to do it properly. also, not sure where your taking it in leicester but if they are that good at alignment then they should have a basic book that shows all camber and tracking fiigures for 99% of cars on the road today (to factory settings or as clsoe as possible). best place to take it to is Thortons in Syston, or my guys at Toyota. Thortons can be arsy at times, but their job is as good as my guys in Toyota. if you want, i could get you booked in at Toyota and have it done at our rates by the way, they want the Oroginal MKIV Supra manual back bijal p.s thought you only had enough budget for the Eibach springs?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Really? dam it! It's like asking the Colonel how he makes his chicken so damn tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 they should have a basic book that shows all camber and tracking fiigures for 99% of cars on the road today (to factory settings or as clsoe as possible). Which you might as well through out of the window once you change the suspension components and wheel size like this. (As I understand it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bijal Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 It's like asking the Colonel how he makes his chicken so damn tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilsideTT Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 with your front bumper they will struggle to do it accurately, every car we have done (supras) have had to have the stock front bumper on or had to take off the front bumper to do it properly. They wont get my car on any 4 poster ramp at Toyota. grounds out! Jaguar have a flat alignment ramp sunk into the ground also, not sure where your taking it in Leicester but if they are that good at alignment then they should have a basic book that shows all camber and tracking figures for 99% of cars on the road today (to factory settings or as clsoe as possible). best place to take it to is Thortons in Syston, or my guys at Toyota. Thortons can be arsy at times, but their job is as good as my guys in Toyota. Jaguar have newer better kit than at Toyota. Yes they have stock settings on the system but there not going to be much use to me with 19's and an inch and a half lower. by the way, they want the Original MKIV Supra manual back That got stolen with the body/chassis manual from their workshop. I have neither dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Newer kit is not all its cracked up to be. We use 10 year old kit adn get a perfect result every time. As for bumper, Bijal is correct, the lower wings get in the way, dont let them tell you otherwise.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilsideTT Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 so its best to just take the front bumber off then. which i hate doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I would it will save you alot of time / money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bijal Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 They wont get my car on any 4 poster ramp at Toyota. grounds out! Jaguar have a flat alignment ramp sunk into the ground Jaguar have newer better kit than at Toyota. Yes they have stock settings on the system but there not going to be much use to me with 19's and an inch and a half lower. That got stolen with the body/chassis manual from their workshop. I have neither dude! yeah, forgot to mention, thats another reason why we have to take the aftermarket front bumpers off, cos of the ramps!!! thortons are the same. make sure the cambers are sorted too. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilsideTT Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 ok, i still have no settings to start from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 The lance ones are not too bad. Although the rears could be looked at a little ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilsideTT Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Was my side skirts that were the problem at Toyota dude. The bumper just made it but then would hit the skirts. Even if i want to put it on a 2 poster i have to jack each side up so the arms will swing under (with the pods fully screwed in too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Was my side skirts that were the problem at Toyota dude. The bumper just made it but then would hit the skirts. Even if i want to put it on a 2 poster i have to jack each side up so the arms will swing under (with the pods fully screwed in too) Thats just silly, Its not exactly rocket science getting a low car onto rams. Just take the Wood with you... ohh err..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 That wasnt a dig at U dude, more teh garage personell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilsideTT Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Thats just silly, Its not exactly rocket science getting a low car onto rams. Just take the Wood with you... ohh err..! True true, but feck it. Might as well go where the flat ramp is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Waste of time on 19's. I don't touch them, if I can help it. Like in Charlie Varrick, "I don't sleep with whores, at least not knowingly" If you dial in enough toe and cator to make the thing drive 1/2 straight it'll kill the tyres, if you don't dial in enough it'll probably kill you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Chris, Can your fast road geometry settings be used on stock yellow Bilsteins or is it only for your modified dampers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Waste of time on 19's. I don't touch them, if I can help it. - you're so predictable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Chris, Can your fast road geometry settings be used on stock yellow Bilsteins or is it only for your modified dampers? It's for my own springs, and for stock size wheels, or thereabouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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