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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 05:50 AM
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I was wondering if this alignment is good for the best traction on the street. Originally I had -2.8 Camber on the front and -2.5 in the back and toe in 1/8 in all four. My new alignment i have -0.5 camber up front 0 in the back and 0 toe in all four wheels.
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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 09:45 AM
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Default Re: Alignment for Best Traction

Best traction for what circumstances, and for what car? A strut based car needs significantly more front camber for cornering traction than something with an actual camber curve. For straight line, you need less camber and, potentially, some toe out, up front.

Also, what tires actually matters too, but since you couldn't be bothered to provide any useful information we'll leave that for another time.
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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TunerN00b
Best traction for what circumstances, and for what car? A strut based car needs significantly more front camber for cornering traction than something with an actual camber curve. For straight line, you need less camber and, potentially, some toe out, up front.

Also, what tires actually matters too, but since you couldn't be bothered to provide any useful information we'll leave that for another time.
98 turbo civic EK, I am going for straight line acceleration. Right know it's sitting on 205/50/15 toyo R888.
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Berto24
98 turbo civic EK, I am going for straight line acceleration. Right know it's sitting on 205/50/15 toyo R888.
Then the general drag alignment is the goal here. Zero out front camber and toe at all 4 corners is the typical starting point.
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