Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)
A lot of people think they need more neg camber on the front than they do. Stock front neg is -0.5 degrees. I have tried -1.6 degrees on mine and was slower round the track.,so I'm now back at stock -0.5 deg. Couple that to longer braking distances, less grip under acceleration & very uneven tyre wear (bald on the inside edge) ,and the stock setting looks even more tempting.
Other things that effect optimum camber are:-
-Tyre aspect ratio & wall stiffness. (Very low profile tyres require less neg. camber)
-Suspension stiffness ,the stiffer it is the less neg. camber required.- TBF mine is very stiff!
-The circuit your on. Fast sweepers are better with less neg camber. Too much makes the steering too sensitive/nervous, as does too much tow out.
-Driving style;a 'late agressive turn in' requires more camber than an 'early gentle turn in'-. The latter suits my style better.
For road use stock setting is IMHO definatley best.
Best Regards Roland GT Tuning
Hi,
The point Roland makes about camber is a good one
Speaking purely from a track race / rally car perspective, choosing the right amount of negative camber is a trade off. Going to a higher degree of negative camber improves turn in and cornerning, but as Roland points out is is detrimental to straight line power down and acceleration, due to the decreased tyre contact patch.
There is no one "Magic" right setting. As Roland points out it depends on other factors such as suspension and ride height, driving style, preferred handling characteristics, etc etc
I have done a lot of testing, and I know what works well for me, in my car. That doesn't necessarily translate to someone elses car
Cheers
Robbo
