James asked:
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Subject: Alignment Specs
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Since the local garage is not likely going to have
alignment specs on a 35 year old LBC, how should
alignment be set up.
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Well, on a standard spridget you get to adjust toe-in/out
and that's it. Nominal value is zero toe-in.
For stability you could add a little toe-in, but this is
only every needed if you are going very fast, on bumpy roads
or if you have done other unnatural acts to the car (lowering
the car and introducing bump-steer is one example, adding
lots of neg camber is another).
You can add a little toe-out for faster steering response too,
but for a stock spridget, I wouldn't bother doing either --
stick to zero.
(BTW, if you do choose to add toe-in or out, just add a little
bit - b/n 1/16" and 1/8" in either dir)
Get them to measure camber and caster even if you can't
do anything about them -- it will tell you how true your
car's body is (due to accident or poor assembly)
Mike
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