camber/tire pressures

[csatte02]

Can someone let me know a base camber setting for FST.
Also need base tire pressures for front and rear for rain and dry. I assume Zero toe will be good to start. Thanks
Chris

[dd46637]

PM sent.

[sracing]

Dave probably sent what you need, but there is a good starting setup here:
http://formula-first.org/html/fvconversion_p2.html

Jim
SR

[Bill Bonow]

Chris, base line info from www.formula-first.org :

Alignment Settings
Here is some basic chassis setting info that many have found to be a good base line. Over time, these numbers may change. But for now, they will get you in the general area.

Beam Caster (measured across the upper and lower tubes): 2 to 3 degrees (top tube tipped back)
Note: Always set the caster/camber eccentrics to minimize caster with correct camber set. Always set caster/camber before toe.

Front Camber: 3/4 degree negative each side
Front Toe: Zero to 1/32" out
Rear Camber: 1/2 to 3/4 degree negative each side
Rear Droop: Zero to 1 degree positive (total)
Rear Toe: Zero to 1/32" in

Tire Pressure Range (Hoosier R60):
Front: 12 to 13 psi cold
Rear: 14 to 15 psi cold

At these settings, your car will be pretty happy. Of course your own settings may be adjusted to whatever fits your liking.

[rickjohnson356]

One always wonders where to start when setting up or getting in to a new car.

[Bill Bonow]

Rick,

How is your project progressing? Think you'll be ready for the ARRC ? Love to see a photo of the Caracal. People always like to see that type stuff

[Garry Sharp]

Rick,

I was hoping you would be ready for the July Road Atlanta race. My old car seems to be like a Galapagos Turtle down here-it is slowly evolving without any outside influences. I'll post some pictures is I see anything changing.

Garry

[Bill Bonow]

Garry,

Post some photos, new stuff or not. People seem to enjoy posted photos and good chance that many veiwers here have never seen your first class Citation FV conversion.

[csatte02]

[FONT=Verdana]Thanks fr the help guys,[/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana]Just finshed the "test" weekend at Mid-Ohio. It was a good weekend after a slight hit on a concrete wall at the end of the straight. Bent the exhaust, but okay other than that. Had an issue with shock travel. Removal of the bump stop fixed the problem. I went with a very conservative set-up, and everything went well after that. The engine ran great and still need some work on the handling. The inboard shocks built by my brother worked great. I think for Nelson we will add a stiffer shock and work on the front end a bit. The only issue I seemed to have was shifting into fourth. brakes were great, I just need to get used to braking later. [/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana][/FONT][FONT=Verdana]I will post an in-car lap soon.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana]The FST similar to the formula vee, except when shifting into fourth. It seemed to drive the revs down lower than I expected. When I post the in-car, let me know if you think I need to check the gearing in the trans. [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana]Thanks, see ya at Nelson![/FONT]
r

[csatte02]

Here is a link to a little bit of in-car. Almost a full a lap, but some reason Flikr always cuts the video short.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37647933@N03/4635103651/