BrandenZ Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I recall there being a particular sticky in this forum that used to describe all of the various options for both front and rear suspension modifications in extraordinary detail, also outlining the pros and cons of the various possibilities. If anyone can link me to that thread (presuming it still exists), I'd appreciate it! In general, I'm really looking to determine the most appropriate choice for dialing camber into the rear. My understanding is that it's very preferential to dial in camber in the front with plates as opposed to arms. However, my understanding is also that the rear doesn't have the same binding characteristics as the front, so I'm wondering what's ideal there. For my particular build, I've got Z31 hubs upfront which extend the track width 3/4". As such, I'm leaning towards the idea of dialing in rear camber with control arms. My thinking is that I don't have to worry (at least as much) about the possibility of binding in the rear, and it gives me the opportunity to widen my track width to better align with the wider track with of the front, providing (theoretically) more balance. This would also give me the opportunity to dial toe in (it's an old car, it sits at -1/16 driver, +1/32 pass today). Thanks for any advice, or link, that can be offered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicArtist Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I believe it's in the FAQ section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Having a slightly wider track in the front is a good thing for cornering. You'll see lots of autoxers running front wheel spacers for just that reason. Your toe setting is surprisingly good for no adjustability. If you're not racing, I'd just slap some poly bushings in the back and run it, or camber bushings if you want to adjust camber and toe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandenZ Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 ComicArtist -- You're exactly correct! Thanks! Jon -- It's for autox and track, intending to run BSP next season along with a few track sessions. I'm definitely going to go either plates or arms in the rear, the question is which. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snailed Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Having a slightly wider track in the front is a good thing for cornering. You'll see lots of autoxers running front wheel spacers for just that reason. Yup, people don't like the idea of it but so many factory RWD cars are narrower in the rear. My understanding is that it forces the front to handle more of the job of controlling body roll, freeing up the rears to get traction to accelerate out of the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 If it's a race car, then I would suggest camber plates. Camber plates are a lot easier to adjust, and adjusting them won't change your toe setting. If you use either camber bushings or adjustable arms, you'll be changing the toe setting by adjusting the camber and you can get the toe or thrust angle wrong, which basically makes adjustments at the event very difficult/impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandenZ Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 Thanks all for the responses. Everything said here only confirms my observations from reading and re-reading the FAQ (which is a really exceptional breakdown of all the options, John, thanks!). Camber plates it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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