Unisteer issue

[vannatta20]

Almost have got the system to work well except for one last problem. I have all the binding fixed. Now the annoying problem is when making a turn the steering stays in the position of the turn even if I let go. It doesn't return to center like a normal driving car. I am thinking it is from the extra friction of the hiem joint in the BBC kit. Any ideas?

[LowBuckX]

Im thinking that the return to center problem is more an alignment issue than a rack problem.

[Taman]

Yes, I agree. It's an alignment issue. Take it to as shop that aligns for autocrossing. Settings are a little different than stock. Stock settings are for the average idiot. They are very forgiving.

[vannatta20]

I had it aligned to the specs that unisteer had in the directions though. But maybe the alignment got outa whack. I was there watching them align it. They did have a hard time with the left side. They added Max number of shims and it was close but not perfect. Seems like I installed the subframe at a slight angle. What you you recommend for a decent alignment setting. I drive 99% on the street if that makes a difference. Would the size of tires effect it to? I have 245 18s on the front. It does seem to track kinda a bad but its hard for me to explain. The steering had never felt quite right. I am kinda scared when drag racing, seems real darty...

If it the subframe alignment is off can I adjust it with the motor in since the car is fully assembled? I have been worried about the subframe alignment. I thought the holes in the body were the alignment holes you just matched up to the subframe....

[MonzaRacer]

More positive caster makes easier steering and more steering returnabilty.
This is why SC&C upper control arms work so much better, you can get lots more adjustability.

[vannatta20]

My global west control arms do add 6 degrees of positive caster. I am confused now on what setting I need for alignment. Please let me know a good street alignment setting. Thanks!

[vannatta20]

Here is what my alignment settings are now.

Alignment Specs:
Toe: 1/16 to 1/8 inch in
Camber: ¼ degree positive
Caster: 1.5 – 2 degree positive

Would having Global west control arms with 6 degrees of caster effect this setting?

[Rick Dorion]

That's really not much caster. When I put GW UCA's on I got an easy 6* caster. I run 5 1/2 degrees positive myself. I also prefer 1/2 degree negative camber.

[vannatta20]

The caster is from Unisteer basic alignment settings. Is caster adjustable? I dont think the alignment shop messed with caster setting at all.

[6'9"Witha69]

Caster is changed by only adding or subtracting to the rear bolt. More + caster moves the UBJ further back in relation to the LBJ. 1*-2* is basically a stock setting. As others have stated, 5.5-6* works much better.