dc5 alignment
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dc5 alignment
Alright guys, im a pretty big noob at this topic but, i think this has gone around crsx and some other car forums.. i heard that:
is good for daily use, and some track. This is exactly what i want, but i'm trying to get a little more aggressive. Tire wear isn't THAT big of an issue, but i don't wanna wear out my tires in like a day. so id appreciate some help on this issue. again.. i will be autocrossing next season a bit more, so i was trying to get faster cornering haha.
If it matters i have the stock a-spec suspension.
but i think ill be upgrading to tein flex coilovers, and using either buddyclub p1 racing camber kits, or the SPC Front & Rear Camber Kit.
-need alignment
-for daily use and autox/track
-more aggressive alignment good for cornering
-ATTEMPT TO REDUCE UNDERSTEER
Thanks again guys.
Camber Front = -1.5
Camber Rear = -.75
Toe front = 1/32nd toe out
Toe Rear = 1/32nd toe in
Caster = as much positive caster as you can get...
Camber Rear = -.75
Toe front = 1/32nd toe out
Toe Rear = 1/32nd toe in
Caster = as much positive caster as you can get...
If it matters i have the stock a-spec suspension.
but i think ill be upgrading to tein flex coilovers, and using either buddyclub p1 racing camber kits, or the SPC Front & Rear Camber Kit.
-need alignment
-for daily use and autox/track
-more aggressive alignment good for cornering
-ATTEMPT TO REDUCE UNDERSTEER
Thanks again guys.
Last edited by pcasupreme; Dec 14, 2009 at 09:50 PM.
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Re: dc5 alignment
The best way to find out what suits your needs is to test, test and test again. Get a pyrometer, an accurate pressure gauge and keep a close eye on your tyre wear.
What tyres will you be using? That will have the most significant effect on what sort of alignment you will need. For example I run -4.6 camber front, -2.5ish rear and zero toe front and rear on Hoosier R6s and I find that it handles okay.
That alignment is a perfect sporty street alignment but as you say it doesn't suit aggressive track use. I would start by increasing the front negative camber a little to around -2 to -2.5 and then either run zero toe at the rear or a little toe out (2 to 3mm).
Wouldn't bother with Flex, they have been around since the beginning of time and just aren't that great. Monoflex are okay from my experience, they are one of the better suspensions out of the lower end Japanese dampers, but with those sorts of rates and price range in mind I would be looking at KW V2s, Progress, or Buddy Club RSDs.
What tyres will you be using? That will have the most significant effect on what sort of alignment you will need. For example I run -4.6 camber front, -2.5ish rear and zero toe front and rear on Hoosier R6s and I find that it handles okay.
That alignment is a perfect sporty street alignment but as you say it doesn't suit aggressive track use. I would start by increasing the front negative camber a little to around -2 to -2.5 and then either run zero toe at the rear or a little toe out (2 to 3mm).
Wouldn't bother with Flex, they have been around since the beginning of time and just aren't that great. Monoflex are okay from my experience, they are one of the better suspensions out of the lower end Japanese dampers, but with those sorts of rates and price range in mind I would be looking at KW V2s, Progress, or Buddy Club RSDs.
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Re: dc5 alignment
The best way to find out what suits your needs is to test, test and test again. Get a pyrometer, an accurate pressure gauge and keep a close eye on your tyre wear.
What tyres will you be using? That will have the most significant effect on what sort of alignment you will need. For example I run -4.6 camber front, -2.5ish rear and zero toe front and rear on Hoosier R6s and I find that it handles okay.
That alignment is a perfect sporty street alignment but as you say it doesn't suit aggressive track use. I would start by increasing the front negative camber a little to around -2 to -2.5 and then either run zero toe at the rear or a little toe out (2 to 3mm).
Wouldn't bother with Flex, they have been around since the beginning of time and just aren't that great. Monoflex are okay from my experience, they are one of the better suspensions out of the lower end Japanese dampers, but with those sorts of rates and price range in mind I would be looking at KW V2s, Progress, or Buddy Club RSDs.
What tyres will you be using? That will have the most significant effect on what sort of alignment you will need. For example I run -4.6 camber front, -2.5ish rear and zero toe front and rear on Hoosier R6s and I find that it handles okay.
That alignment is a perfect sporty street alignment but as you say it doesn't suit aggressive track use. I would start by increasing the front negative camber a little to around -2 to -2.5 and then either run zero toe at the rear or a little toe out (2 to 3mm).
Wouldn't bother with Flex, they have been around since the beginning of time and just aren't that great. Monoflex are okay from my experience, they are one of the better suspensions out of the lower end Japanese dampers, but with those sorts of rates and price range in mind I would be looking at KW V2s, Progress, or Buddy Club RSDs.
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Re: dc5 alignment
test it out, I used to run -1.5 and as close to zero in the rear for rotation but the best I could fit was -1 when I had my rsx. I use to run zero toe though. this was for HPDE's and autox
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