Ross Nicol
GT40s Supporter
Here is my guide to suspension setup. The order is important. Can be applied to any car with adjustable and independent rear suspension.I have left out the' how to' to avoid confusion.
1/ Bump steer rear suspension
The goal is zero toe change with vertical wheel travel.
2/ Check the negative camber gain as you raise the rear wheel from ride height to upper limit.
The goal is not to have excessive camber gain
3/ Set rear static toe to zero or slight toe in.
3.5/ Set ride height, front lower than the rear.
4/ Set rear static negative camber.
5/ Check front caster
6/ Set front toe. Use toe in if wishbones have rubber bushes.
7/ Set front negative camber
The first 2 steps are better to be carried out by a suspension shop familiar with race type suspension.
Steps 3 to 7 can be done by the tyre/tire shops on their equipment because these adjustments are carried out on road cars.
I hope this helps. There are always going to be other ways to achieve the same result but my suspension works on the race track and results speak for themselves.
Ross
1/ Bump steer rear suspension
The goal is zero toe change with vertical wheel travel.
2/ Check the negative camber gain as you raise the rear wheel from ride height to upper limit.
The goal is not to have excessive camber gain
3/ Set rear static toe to zero or slight toe in.
3.5/ Set ride height, front lower than the rear.
4/ Set rear static negative camber.
5/ Check front caster
6/ Set front toe. Use toe in if wishbones have rubber bushes.
7/ Set front negative camber
The first 2 steps are better to be carried out by a suspension shop familiar with race type suspension.
Steps 3 to 7 can be done by the tyre/tire shops on their equipment because these adjustments are carried out on road cars.
I hope this helps. There are always going to be other ways to achieve the same result but my suspension works on the race track and results speak for themselves.
Ross