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 devere
Senior User  Location: Saxtead Registered: 16 Dec 2008 Posts: 810 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Can anyone recommend a decent caster gauge for setting up my front suspension please.I've seen the magnetic gauges that attach to the hub. Do these work well and accurately? I don't think I can stretch to a whole setup with degree turn tables etc, so want something that will do the job. Failing this I shall have to try and hunt a suspension expert form in the local area... |
 Posted 25th Jan 2013 at 23:16
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devere
Senior User Location: Saxtead Registered: 16 Dec 2008 Posts: 810 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Is this some kind of unknown dark art or something? |
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Posted 27th Jan 2013 at 22:16
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
Post #3
for most on here with road and simple track cars most likely!________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 27th Jan 2013 at 22:19
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Tallguy_2
Regular  Location: Alton Registered: 08 Aug 2012 Posts: 455 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Turntables aren't as hard as they are made out to be...... But what are you looking to achieve?I've come from a setup and geometrical Motorsport back ground which is handy. The 306 is my first go at doing anything mechanical though really and to be fair I've learnt a lot by experiencing and making the f**k ups myself! But with some helpful info and advice on here it's never been a huge problem! The best way to learn is simply to have a go, drive it make a change and then drive it again to see what effect it's had Here's a few bits http://www.motorsport-tools.com/camber-castor-c-17780.html ________________________________________  "winners come and go but legends never die..." autorite-sport.co.uk |
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Posted 28th Jan 2013 at 23:36
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devere
Senior User Location: Saxtead Registered: 16 Dec 2008 Posts: 810 Status: Offline |
Post #5
I understand the principles of what to actually do, as in measure from 20 degrees one way, to 20 degrees lock the other way. But whether I could justify the outlay of what it was cost for the turntables is another thing.I wondered if anyone had used any of the gauges, as ive seen lots of them, and the price varies so greatly from £30 to 2 or 3 hundred. SO If I went for the cheaper end, would I be getting the accuracy, or is the price irrelevant to the usefulness of the tool so to speak. |
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Posted 29th Jan 2013 at 17:34
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Never had any issues with the acculevel gauges, use them for everything from building jigs, building chassis and setting it up.________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 29th Jan 2013 at 18:05
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devere
Senior User Location: Saxtead Registered: 16 Dec 2008 Posts: 810 Status: Offline |
Post #7
phillipm wrote: Never had any issues with the acculevel gauges, use them for everything from building jigs, building chassis and setting it up. Im guessing going by the link posted above you mean the first one you come to. What do you do with that one then, basically hold it across a flat on the wheel? Or as some others appear to be done, on a hub or disc with the wheel off? That may be a stupid question.. Do you find the turntables absolutely necessary, or can you use a more rudimentary method of measuring out the degrees on the floor, or at least with something cut to a 20 degree angle and working to that? |
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Posted 29th Jan 2013 at 18:27
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midlife
Seasoned Pro  Location: Colne, Lancashire Registered: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 7,544 Status: Offline |
Post #8
For a focused track car...TBH there isn't much adjustability on a 6. Adjustable top mounts, front coil overs (height, spring poundage & damper settings) & at a push tweaking rear subframe & adjusting torsion bars is about it. You can get the camber/toe changed on the rear beam though  You need to make the decision what you want to do with your top mounts, all negative camber, all castor or a mix between the two. Then get it corner weighted... Have fun   ________________________________________ Get used to seeing the yellow one !!! Team 330™ Team "no front end or engine" Team "LIMITED EDITION" I live for the 306 sticker  Team 0-60 in 6.44 & standing qtr in 14.808 @ 94.55mph all with std engine 203bhp Corolla T-Sport daily driver stealthier than Kwai Chang Caine |
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Posted 29th Jan 2013 at 19:05
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midlife
Seasoned Pro Location: Colne, Lancashire Registered: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 7,544 Status: Offline |
Post #9
I did end up getting these... They are extended by 10mm & have slots instead of holes, not the best way to get extra negative camber I agree but I figure if I put a spacer between the driveshaft & hub the same thickness as I increase the track each side I should be able to get away with it... Time will tell ________________________________________ Get used to seeing the yellow one !!!Team 330™ Team "no front end or engine" Team "LIMITED EDITION" I live for the 306 sticker Team 0-60 in 6.44 & standing qtr in 14.808 @ 94.55mph all with std engine 203bhp Corolla T-Sport daily driver stealthier than Kwai Chang Caine |
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Posted 29th Jan 2013 at 19:14
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midlife
Seasoned Pro Location: Colne, Lancashire Registered: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 7,544 Status: Offline |
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Oops, I'll stfu, just spotted you have tubular wishbones ________________________________________ Get used to seeing the yellow one !!!Team 330™ Team "no front end or engine" Team "LIMITED EDITION" I live for the 306 sticker Team 0-60 in 6.44 & standing qtr in 14.808 @ 94.55mph all with std engine 203bhp Corolla T-Sport daily driver stealthier than Kwai Chang Caine |
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Posted 29th Jan 2013 at 19:25
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #11
All the best 306's have tubular wishones  ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 29th Jan 2013 at 20:05
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midlife
Seasoned Pro Location: Colne, Lancashire Registered: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 7,544 Status: Offline |
Post #12
phillipm wrote: All the best 306's have tubular wishones All the best 306's have rose jointed rear shocks too... ________________________________________ Get used to seeing the yellow one !!!Team 330™ Team "no front end or engine" Team "LIMITED EDITION" I live for the 306 sticker Team 0-60 in 6.44 & standing qtr in 14.808 @ 94.55mph all with std engine 203bhp Corolla T-Sport daily driver stealthier than Kwai Chang Caine |
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Posted 29th Jan 2013 at 21:40
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