dcarlinf1

So, I installed a set Steeda Sport Springs, Koni STR.T shocks/struts and a pair of GT500 strut mounts recently. And, this weekend I finally got around to getting it aligned. Below are the before and after specs. The items in bold exceeded Ford's recommendations.

Before:

LF Camber -1.5, RF Camber -1.8
LF Caster 7.3, RF Camber 7.3
LF Toe -0.09, RF Toe -0.23
Total Toe -0.33
Steer Ahead 0.07

After:

LF Camber -1.4, RF Camber -1.4
LF Caster 7.3, RF Camber 7.3
LF Toe 0.09, RF Toe 0.09
Total Toe 0.17
Steer Ahead 0.00

While I like how good a job the tech did in getting everything within spec and identical side to side, the fact that I am now running with the camber at -1.4 concerns me a little. This is only .1 degree within spec. I've read about the pros and cons of running an aggressive camber, but I wonder if I should try to dial it back some using camber bolts. What do you guys think? The car is primarily a DD with the occasional spirited driving thru the twisties

Dave

gmoran1469

I thought -1.4 was less camber than -1.5, meaning it's less aggressive. I could be wrong though.

Also, were you in the car when he aligned it? Doesn't make sense that both settings would be the same when accounting for driver weight.

dcarlinf1

Yes, -1.4 is less aggressive than -1.5. But, I've read on here that -1.2 is considered somewhat aggressive. But, I could be wrong also

I was not in the car.

gmoran1469

I run -1.5 and it's pretty aggressive, on wider tires the wear on the inside is less than with the stock tires. On my stockers the inside fronts got worn down pretty quickly on street tires.

Derf00

http://www.ozebiz.com.au/racetech/theory/align.html

You are fine, the fact the tech made them both equal and the fact they reduced the camber means you'll end up with a little less wear on the inside tread of the tires and also smoother transitions throught he twisties (depending on your overall suspension).

Lowering springs usually means less up/down travel of the suspension so if you have a high negative camber you may never get full contact of the tire to the road going through a corner. (bottom of the article says it all).