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  1. Windjammer96

    Caster just out of factory spec after alignment? + a few questions

    Today's computerized alignment machines are fairly idiot proof. However, they are also fairly easy to knock out of calibration. Simple comparative measurements with a tape, will confirm set back and caster differences. ie measure the ball joint center to a common points on both sides of the...
  2. Windjammer96

    Moving Roll CenterÆs under steady state conditions of a long corner.

    Your welcome. You'll find, conventionally, the RC is located above ground, and the closer it is to the ground, the more quickly it will migrate to even outside the inside tire. This in effect induces and accelerates roll, (weight transfer). The instant the RC passes through the ground level...
  3. Windjammer96

    Moving Roll CenterÆs under steady state conditions of a long corner.

    In more laymen terms, I believe you are asking about using migrating roll centers to tune your platform. I've looked at your sketches and descriptions and see you are still using "above ground" roll centers (RC). The detriment is the further inside the RC travels the more roll is induced, and...
  4. Windjammer96

    Effects of improper scrub radius on tire wear

    Please excuse if this has already been covered, I really haven't read all the posts. From what I gather you have installed Saleen wheels on a Mustang. The Sahleen Mustangs do have their struts modified to reset camber to -1.0 degrees, after repositioning upper strut mount inwards 1".From past...

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