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Just to update here too (more on my build thread) but I've now got my own alignment kit and have set caster to 7deg.
Although I have to say - the alignment kit instructions say to do the common 20deg left, 20deg right, then double the camber measurement. But I've also read many sites say times 1.5 - and even more (reputable sites) that say use the camber difference directly with no multiplier. In the end I have to believe the alignment kit people, but it's hard to find a straight answer on caster measurement.
Why am I so suspicious? Well, I'm now at 7deg with manual steering, and although the car drives much better than the 2deg it started with, the steering is still very light. Where is this "heavy steering" I hear about?
So next, I'm in line for a bump steer kit, and I may wind even more caster on to continue my experimentation. I need to be able to trust the car the way I drive it
James
FFR33 #997 (Gen1 chassis, Gen2 body), license plate DRIVE IT says it all!
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My build: 350SBC, TKO600, hardtop, no fenders/hood, 32 grill, 3 link, sway bars, 355/30r19
Previous cars: GTD40, Cobra, tubeframe 55 Chevy, 66 Nova, 56 F100
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