Set up help for first timer

[Ron schoch]

I will be attending an optima event for the first time this year,and looking for a little set up info.
1.camber castor
2. Tire air pressure. Bfg rivals. If I can find them
3.weight front to rear

car. 1965 mustang. Rod and custom front suspension
Rear suspension control freaks independent. Camber for rear?
Engine 347 5 speed.
Brake pads? Ssbc 14" rotors 6 piston calipers




thanks any help will be appreciated. Ron schoch

[bryant]

im pretty new to this autocross thing but have learned some things pretty quickly.
max out the caster as far you can. (5 to 9 degrees)
im not sure on the camber. i would guess around 1.5 degrees.
max tire air pressure is usually recommended.

first thing i learned was big horse power is not needed for autocross. being your first time go easy and sneak up on it.
im sure the more experienced people will give better info and correct any bad info i may have given.

[Mateospeed]

Ron,
I would ask the manufacturers of each of your suspension systems for their recommendations on suspension settings. Tire pressure should be determined based of experience with your particular setup. A good starting point is within 5psi of max pressure. If you're autocrossing, you don't need anything special for brakes. Go drive it!
-Matt

[Skip Fix]

Put some white shoe polish on the tread/sidewall of the tires to tell how much you are actually rolling over and use that for tire pressure help. You will be shocked how easy it is to be riding on the sidewalls!

[xsboost90]

I talked to a guy with a Mach one at an autox a couple years ago that was pretty quick. He was running like 55 psi front and prob 35-40 rears. Induces more under steer thereby less oversteer. With independent rear I would go 1.5-2 degrees and see where the car likes it. I like faulken 615's best tire I've had although the star specs are just as good.