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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      Vancouver BC
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      Front view geometry input please

      Hey guys,
      Fiddling around with some front suspension geometry (front view) and am looking for input.
      Here are some specs:
      Building a "Locost" aka Seven (caterham wannabe)
      Less than 1500lbs wet
      200bhp V6 powered
      Probably end up being a bit front heavy
      4link, Live axle rear. no roll centre height set yet.
      205/50r15 street tires
      54" track
      90" wheelbase
      9.25" tall spindles

      Static camber -1.5 degrees
      Outside wheel camber -0.5deg @ 3 degrees roll and 1" of lift.
      Inside wheel camber -2deg @ 3 degrees roll and 1" of lift.
      Static Roll centre height 2.75"
      Lateral roll centre movement 1.44" towards outside tire @ 3 degrees roll and 1" of lift.
      Static Swing arm length 101"

      What I am wondering, is how much inside wheel negative camber can I allow? I can't find any specs for it, but it seems like it could be better. As well you you think I would do better to reduce the swing arm length a bit more to try and reduce the lateral roll centre movement? I have fiddled around for a while, and this is getting to be close to the best compromise I can come up with.
      My aim is first, have a predictable car, and second not have an understeering pig. For the later maybe a lower front roll centre would be wise?
      Thanks for any input.
      CoryM






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