Thank, Randall, for your note on this subject. I learned a few
things! On 5 Feb 2003 at 13:45, Randall Young wrote:
> > >9. Rear Camber
> > >I'm a bit concerned about this one. The specified range is -4 deg 45
> > >mins to -2 deg 45 min. I've got +53 mins on the Left and +5 mins on
> > >the right. Problem?
> Not a serious one, IMO, but perhaps worth looking into. First step should
> be independent verification, as I've seen a lot of shops that are sloppy
> about measuring such things.
Yeah, this is a curious reading for a Spitfire. They all start
negative and then get worse as the rear spring sags. The only thing
I can think of that could make the camber go positive (other than
poor measurement or not letting the car settle properly) is that
someone changed something. A stiffer spring perhaps, or a poorly
mounted one if someone swapped a swing-spring into an older car. Or
one of Kas Kastner's camber compensators! Michael, does your rear
have what looks like a crossing spring mounted under the rear?
> I don't know the wheelbase of a Spit offhand, but 0.1 degrees
> is only 0.2 inches at 10 feet.
83 inches.
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Jim Muller
jimmuller@pop.rcn.com
'80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+
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