Ian Humphris Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Just bought a 2002 Superlight. Great car. Lots of shiny extras including R500 mag wheels with Avon boots. Previous owner not a typical 7 runner. No idea as to setup, factory settings etc. Although not completly useless, I am having to guess as I don't know what I have started with. Immidiate action was to raise front slightly (sump bottoming out on small & big hits) Ride height now pretty standard I am told. (although recomendations as to ideal 'balanced' ride height at front & rear would be worth knowing). ISSUE IS... understeer - any simple ideas? The scrubbing of front tyres (significant inside wear) may point to excessive camber, poor tyre front print therefore understeer. What is recommended camber angles, how should I adjust & measure? Any other ideas how I may tinker to get a more balanced drive? I have played with tyre pressures 16-18psi front & rears, again any recommendations would be useful? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino ferrana Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Raising the front will increase the tendency to understeer. That is about as far as my expertise goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted August 28, 2003 Support Team Share Posted August 28, 2003 You might need to raise the rear to match - this should reduce understeer. You can do a search on this topic as it was covered recently but I believe that the rear should run about 15mm higher than the front. Ideally you need to get it flat floored - Caterham do this for a fixed price and it includes the camber/toe in checks. There are plenty of other companies that do it as well and they may give a more personalised service to make the car handle how you want it too. Good choice of car by the way 😬 Shaun Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Please have a chat with Len Unwin of Freestyle who are absolutely first class at flat floor set up. They also have a nifty adjustable FAR ( and indeed a rear one if you have not got one already ). I suggest you will get a tailored service from Len, although there are of course others who can do this as well Anthony Wheels on, and fuel and cooling systems next with laminova ! Leaving electrics too last.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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