Caster/Camber - Struts/Shocks - Tires?

FdMust88 · 02-04-2002, 06:53 PM

I have a new set of FMS springs(not installed yet), and a set of caster /camber plates(not installed yet) I ordered from hotpart.com.. I have a few questions..

1. What struts/shocks should I go with? Koni Yellows or Bilstein Sports? I've heard the Koni's are more aggressive(stiff), if this is true, that's what I want..

2. Where should I start with setting up the caster/camber plates? This handling stuff is all new to me.. I plan on doing some autocrossing when the spring and summer rolls around. One of my friends runs his Porsche and is getting me into it.. What would a good starting point be for an aggressive street set-up?

3. One more question: What kind and size tires can and should I get for my stock pony wheels for the track and street?

Thanks...

drudis · 02-05-2002, 01:20 PM

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Originally posted by FdMust88
I have a new set of FMS springs(not installed yet), and a set of caster /camber plates(not installed yet) I ordered from hotpart.com.. I have a few questions..

1. What struts/shocks should I go with? Koni Yellows or Bilstein Sports? I've heard the Koni's are more aggressive(stiff), if this is true, that's what I want..

Koni yellows are too much for a street car. Koni reds are much more like it. I would actually recommend Tokikos, or Bilsteins.

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2. Where should I start with setting up the caster/camber plates? This handling stuff is all new to me.. I plan on doing some autocrossing when the spring and summer rolls around. One of my friends runs his Porsche and is getting me into it.. What would a good starting point be for an aggressive street set-up?

Set them to about -1 degree camber fors starters. Not very agressive for the street, and wont wear out your tires. Max out the caster, and slight toe in (maybe 1/8 to 1/16).

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3. One more question: What kind and size tires can and should I get for my stock pony wheels for the track and street?

Thanks...

245-45's look really nice. 245-50's look a little tall (for me). Brands are a whole new can of worms. go to www.tirerack.com and pick some...

02-04-2002, 06:53 PM	#1
FdMust88 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 84	Caster/Camber - Struts/Shocks - Tires? I have a new set of FMS springs(not installed yet), and a set of caster /camber plates(not installed yet) I ordered from hotpart.com.. I have a few questions.. 1. What struts/shocks should I go with? Koni Yellows or Bilstein Sports? I've heard the Koni's are more aggressive(stiff), if this is true, that's what I want.. 2. Where should I start with setting up the caster/camber plates? This handling stuff is all new to me.. I plan on doing some autocrossing when the spring and summer rolls around. One of my friends runs his Porsche and is getting me into it.. What would a good starting point be for an aggressive street set-up? 3. One more question: What kind and size tires can and should I get for my stock pony wheels for the track and street? Thanks... __________________ 91LX, Modifications include: MAC Cold Air Induction Kit, MAC Headers and Cat-Back Exhaust, BBK H-Pipe, Edelbrock 70mm T.B., Pro-M 75mm MAF, MSD Wires and coil, NGK plugs, Pro 5.0 shifter, Underdrive Pullies, Kirban Fuel Pressure Regulator, Koni Adj. Sport struts & shocks, FMS springs, Maximum Motorsports Caster/Camber Plates, Strut tower brace, Kirkey Seats, and some Autometer gauges. Probably a few things I've forgotten also.. 1991 Mustang LX

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