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Old 12-25-2012, 08:50 PM   #1
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Alignment FAQ Thread

The Alignment FAQ Thread 2013

Welcome to the alignment thread where you can read about other's alignments along with what you need to know.

The Performance Alignment and Alignment Video Primer:
This will help you learn the basics before you post and go in for your alignment.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdStfXl1h4Q&"]FR-S and BRZ Performance Alignment Suggestions - YouTube[/ame]



Camber



Non-Adjustable on the FR-S and BRZ unless you install camber bolts, plates or adjustable bushings. More negative camber in the front or rear can help maximize grip of certain tire combo's and suspension settings for race and auto cross. For street driving negative camber is not something needed in excess. Negative camber does not equate into better handling and more grip for all setups.

Factory Range
Front: -0.8 through 0.8
Rear: -2.0 through -0.5


Toe



Toe is adjustable via factory rear eccentric bolts and front tie rods.
Toe out in the front can help increase steering feel or effort and turn in at the expense of steering stability at higher speed. Will also increase wandering. Usual the rear is toe'd into help braking stability and keep the rear end from getting as loose.

Factory Range
Front: -0.12 through 0.12
Rear: -.04 through 0.20



Caster

Is not adjustable from the factory unless you install strut tower plates or steering kits like those available from Perrin. Caster is not something you would normally adjust unless you are doing many track events. Greater positive caster can help brake stability and feel under high load.



Factory Range
Front: 5.2 through 6.7
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