what are the prodrive geometry settings???
10 February 2004, 08:57 PM
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what are the prodrive geometry settings???
getting my geometry done soon. does anyone know the prodrive settings so i can check them with the guys doing my 4 wheel alignment??
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11 February 2004, 12:22 PM
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Prodrive settings
How about a summary from Prodrive on the advised settings for a range of models with and without Prodrive or Eibach springs. That should answer most queries. I guess coilovers would be bespoke?
11 February 2004, 11:03 PM
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The dealers are telling all that are requesting the Prodrive settings to expect a considerable increase in tyre wear due to the negative camber that is applied.
The dealers are telling all that are requesting the Prodrive settings to expect a considerable increase in tyre wear due to the negative camber that is applied.
12 February 2004, 11:26 AM
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so are the prodrive settings universal for different vehicles??
trev you said the figures before knowing what car?? does this mean that those are the figures recommended by prodrive for 2002/3 sti's??
interested to find out
trev you said the figures before knowing what car?? does this mean that those are the figures recommended by prodrive for 2002/3 sti's??
interested to find out
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12 February 2004, 12:22 PM
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Our recommended settings for the earlier cars are as follows
Front camber, as much as you can get (at std rideheight this will be about 3/4degree) but make sure it's equal.
Rear camber isn't adjustable in the same way as the front but try to make sure that it's reasonably equal. If it's not then something is bent and further investgation is needed.
Tracking should be set to slight toe-in on each wheel, typically around 1mm or maybe slightly less if you want less 'stability'
These figures are well within the tolerance range specified by Subaru and DO NOT lead to excessive tyre wear on there own.
If the car is driven predominantly on fast roads without cornering hard (motorway etc) or the driver is the last of the late brakers then ANY car will normally wear the tyres more on the inner edges. If the car is driven 'on the doorhandles' then the outside of the tyre will wear out first. If either of the above applies to your car then adjust the geometry to suit your driving style and usage profile.
The same basics apply to the later cars, get as much camber on the front but make sure it's the same both sides and toe in each wheel very slightly to give it some stability. Typically this toe-in should be in the order of a few minutes (less than 10) and definately nowhere near as much as 1 degree!!
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Front camber, as much as you can get (at std rideheight this will be about 3/4degree) but make sure it's equal.
Rear camber isn't adjustable in the same way as the front but try to make sure that it's reasonably equal. If it's not then something is bent and further investgation is needed.
Tracking should be set to slight toe-in on each wheel, typically around 1mm or maybe slightly less if you want less 'stability'
These figures are well within the tolerance range specified by Subaru and DO NOT lead to excessive tyre wear on there own.
If the car is driven predominantly on fast roads without cornering hard (motorway etc) or the driver is the last of the late brakers then ANY car will normally wear the tyres more on the inner edges. If the car is driven 'on the doorhandles' then the outside of the tyre will wear out first. If either of the above applies to your car then adjust the geometry to suit your driving style and usage profile.
The same basics apply to the later cars, get as much camber on the front but make sure it's the same both sides and toe in each wheel very slightly to give it some stability. Typically this toe-in should be in the order of a few minutes (less than 10) and definately nowhere near as much as 1 degree!!
Mike
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These were the settings allegedly given by Prodrive when phoned for confirmation by a dealer.
I imagine they were taken as universal settings.
I imagine they were taken as universal settings.
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