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Old Jul 30, 2018, 07:52 PM
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Camber = toe in? Out?

When we add camber ,do we get toe in or toe out? I'm at 7° of caster, maybe a bit more.
looking to go from OEM spec to maxing out my Vorshlag plates. I believe my knuckle is in the "out" position "less camber".
Old Jul 30, 2018, 08:51 PM
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Adding neg camber will toe the wheel IN.
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Old Jul 30, 2018, 08:56 PM
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Got it! I definitely don't want that so will have to make an adjustment. This OEM alignment thing just ain't workin' for me LOL
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I agree with lets get this done. the toe connection is at the rear. bringing the strut in will toe it in.
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Anyone care to guess how much toe would increase going from OEM to 3° camber?

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I'm sure the amount will diff from each persons setup. For me when I did it a couple days ago, I had to turn the tie rod end about a 1/4 turn or 1/2 a turn, cant remember exactly but that was from adding/removing -.5 camber.

IMO get some toe plates/camber gauge, def worth the money if you do your own alignments.
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Originally Posted by CaptainSquirts
I'm sure the amount will diff from each persons setup. For me when I did it a couple days ago, I had to turn the tie rod end about a 1/4 turn or 1/2 a turn, cant remember exactly but that was from adding/removing -.5 camber.

IMO get some toe plates/camber gauge, def worth the money if you do your own alignments.
Oh, I do. I'm using Flyin' Miata's hub stands. I was just taking bets LOL. These stands aren't mine (they are sold out, again...) so I'm going to note the amount of adjustment I put in and reverse it if I decide to go back to a stock alignment. I don't mind being off a bit for the stock setting, as long as I can replicate an accurate track-day setting. Or just be reasonably close



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That is freakn cool!
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