QuestionI need some advice on how to set-up a four cylinder enduro car. I've been in a few races already and it has become obvious to me that my car is not set up properly, real bad push. What can I do to make it handle better. The rules state that all four tires must be the same and we are allowed a 1/2 inch camber in the right front.
Thanx. Rob
AnswerHi Rob:
I'm going to need a lot more info before I can give you any helpful answers.
Is it a circle track car, road racer? Front or rear wheel drive? Does it have a solid rear axle or independent rear suspension? Finally what brand of car (VW, Toyota, Ford) is it ? Please be specific, a Ford Pinto is quite different from a Fiesta, or Escort. And what do you mean by 1/2 INCH camber ?? Camber is usually discussed in degrees of negative or positive camber. Usually race cars use a certain amount of negtive camber.
If it's a circle track car, there would be negative camber of about 4 degrees in the Rt. Frt. and about 1 to 1&1/2 degrees POSITIVE camber in the Lt. Frt. Also a bit of toe out in the front alignment.
For now, start with stiffening the rear springs by 25% , That should loosen the car up a little. But get back to me with the rest of the info. Then I should be able to come up with some suggestions that will help.
Hope to hear from you again
Dan Liddy
Sarasota, Florida