STR Prep - Suspension and Alignment
#392
Over the winter I started setting up my '03 AP1 for STR. I have installed the following:
Ohlins DFV 572 lb/in front & 458 lb/in rear
1.25" solid Gendron front bar
Megan Racing off set ball joints
Miata rear bar
17x9 Wheels
BFG Rivals.
I can't remember the ride height at the moment, but it is conservative. Maybe 13.25" from hub to fender.
I've been reading through all the STR threads looking for alignment ideas. I still street drive the car, so I'm not looking for a no compromises autocross setup, but would like to find a reasonable setup.
I'm thinking of the following:
Front
Caster Max and even
Camber -2.5
Toe zero
Rear
Camber -2.5
Toe in 1/8" total
Am I headed down the right path?
Ohlins DFV 572 lb/in front & 458 lb/in rear
1.25" solid Gendron front bar
Megan Racing off set ball joints
Miata rear bar
17x9 Wheels
BFG Rivals.
I can't remember the ride height at the moment, but it is conservative. Maybe 13.25" from hub to fender.
I've been reading through all the STR threads looking for alignment ideas. I still street drive the car, so I'm not looking for a no compromises autocross setup, but would like to find a reasonable setup.
I'm thinking of the following:
Front
Caster Max and even
Camber -2.5
Toe zero
Rear
Camber -2.5
Toe in 1/8" total
Am I headed down the right path?
#394
#397
Over the winter I started setting up my '03 AP1 for STR. I have installed the following:
Ohlins DFV 572 lb/in front & 458 lb/in rear
1.25" solid Gendron front bar
Megan Racing off set ball joints
Miata rear bar
17x9 Wheels
BFG Rivals.
I can't remember the ride height at the moment, but it is conservative. Maybe 13.25" from hub to fender.
I've been reading through all the STR threads looking for alignment ideas. I still street drive the car, so I'm not looking for a no compromises autocross setup, but would like to find a reasonable setup.
I'm thinking of the following:
Front
Caster Max and even
Camber -2.5
Toe zero
Rear
Camber -2.5
Toe in 1/8" total
Am I headed down the right path?
Ohlins DFV 572 lb/in front & 458 lb/in rear
1.25" solid Gendron front bar
Megan Racing off set ball joints
Miata rear bar
17x9 Wheels
BFG Rivals.
I can't remember the ride height at the moment, but it is conservative. Maybe 13.25" from hub to fender.
I've been reading through all the STR threads looking for alignment ideas. I still street drive the car, so I'm not looking for a no compromises autocross setup, but would like to find a reasonable setup.
I'm thinking of the following:
Front
Caster Max and even
Camber -2.5
Toe zero
Rear
Camber -2.5
Toe in 1/8" total
Am I headed down the right path?
#398
Edit: Just found out some guy who just dominated at Dixie in STR is on DFVs with off the shelf valving. Nevermind!
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I have a set of TC Kline\Koni double adjustables for sale. These definitely have the ability to win Nationals IMO. I'm selling them because I'm selling my STR AP1 (I have my CR that I won Nationals with now). If the CR didn't already come with shocks, I'd be running these at Nat's without a doubt.
James Yom
James Yom
#400
Sounds like a good dual duty setup to me. Could go a little higher on camber in front if you want, I actually find I get more even tire wear when camber is optimal. Toe is really what kills your tires but as long as you're around 1/8" or less you'll be good there. Could try 3/16" and see if it kills your tires. The AP1 does benefit from more toe so I would try to maximize that as much as you can while not having too much tire wear. Most run 1/4" but I did notice a big jump in tire wear going from 1/8" to 1/4".