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4RS FED
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so today i decide to upgrade my front brakes to v8 brakes and at the same time install my front coil over kit, and install a set of caster camber plates.
well it only took all day to do that. so as i put the tires on and lower the car and take it out for a drive the wheel is all over the road. and when i drive faster ![[Eek!]](eek.gif) it goes everywhich way but straight. so my question is did i fuck something up? or is there a way to set the caster camber plates up in a way to at least be able to drive my car. if i go above 10 mph the tires start squealing like a mofo.....
thanks
they are hotchkis plates if that makes a difference
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4RS FED
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Originally posted by STOKED:
To set them up to drive it some what normal, pull the plates towards the fenders. This will give them the least amount of negative camber, and then you can push the plates towards the firewall for increased camber and that should be fine for a while.
so if i am in the driver seat looking forward i pull them out away from the engine, and towards me towards the rearend?
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4RS FED
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Originally posted by STOKED:
yup thats right, pull them at you, not the motor and to the rearend.
ok brb gonna go try ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
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4RS FED
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Originally posted by STOKED:
This will have your car setup at very little negative camber, and as much positive caster as you can get... which is good. Well should do until you get the car on the rack to align it.
absolutely no difference what now ![[Mad]](mad.gif)
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Sean90GT
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Did you put different spindles on the car for the brake upgrade??
Take a look at the toe on the front of the car. Are the tires toe'ed in. Meaning when looking straight down at the car are they pointing more in like this /--\ ? The top of that little graphic would be the front of the car.
When I upgraded to the SN95 spindles my wheels were toe'ed way in. The car was all over the place just trying to move around the garage. You just reset the toe more out with the tie rods until you can get an alignment.
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Did you put different spindles on the car for the brake upgrade??
Take a look at the toe on the front of the car. Are the tires toe'ed in. Meaning when looking straight down at the car are they pointing more in like this /--\ ? The top of that little graphic would be the front of the car.
When I upgraded to the SN95 spindles my wheels were toe'ed way in. The car was all over the place just trying to move around the garage. You just reset the toe more out with the tie rods until you can get an alignment.
i just put factory v8 spindles off a convertable. but ill go check that now ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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JohnB
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Adjust your tie-rod ends...hint-hint! ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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4RS FED
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Adjust your tie-rod ends...hint-hint!
ya that was it.. i did it enought to drive the car.... so thanks all...
now i gotta go wash the rims
so she can bling tonight
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Originally posted by DropTopFox:
How does she handle with the front coil overs now Rob ![[Confused]](confused.gif) ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
like crap ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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Sean90GT
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Originally posted by ON N2O:
like crap
Get a good alignment and it will handle much better. Have them put as much caster in as they can, about -1.5 degree camber and 1/16" toe-in. That will be a good agressive street set-up. Add more camber if you plan on a track set up (-1.8 to -2.5 degrees).
Your alignment is just way off from the swap. This will dramatically effect how your car handles. Get it dialed in and you'll be much happier.
Sean.
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