Evo IX tarmac rally car

[hamish_richmond]

Hi,
I have an Evo IX with the following suspension components;
- Semi-slick tyres
- DMS 50mm coilovers (500lb/400lb)
- BMR65XZ adj Rear swaybar
- KLC002 Rear spherical swaybar links
- BMF48 Front swaybar
- KLC39 Front spherical swaybar links
- KCA388 Bump steer correction kit
- KCA395 Roll centre adj kit
- KCA387 Steering precision kit

- W0593 Bush kit (Control arm front)
- W0590 Bush kit (Control arm front upper inner)
- W0589 Bush kit (Control arm lwr shock mount)
- W0591 Bush kit (Control arm rear upper inner)
- W0588 Bush kit (Toe control arm inner)
- W0594 Bush kit (Trailing arm front lower)

What alignment settings would you suggest I use for tarmac rally events, such as the Dutton Rally?

Thanks,
HamR.

[Wojtek]

Hi,

Our EVO VIII Project car and Dutton Rally winner (http://www.whiteline.com.au/Project/EVO_VII/default.htm) , using all Whiteline products including our Group'4 coil-over kit, was tuned with the following wheel alignment settings:
front camber: -2.5 deg to -3.5 deg
front caster: max +ve
front toe: 0mm
rear camber: -1.75 to -2.5 deg
rear toe: +0.5 to +1.0 per side

These settings varied from each race meeting, and were always fine tuned to suit specific tyres, drivers, driving conditions, and other suspension changes.

I believe that I was talking with your installer/tuner at length and have given him the same advise as well, so together with your shock manufacturer's advise, he should be able to fine tune your car for your specific needs.

Let us know if you have any problems or need any assistance. All the best.

Regards,
Wojtek.

[Steveevo9]

G'day Wojtek,

I've just seen a WL ad in 'Fast Fours' Dec 07, it shows a nice looking set of Max-C's & also some Group 4's, are the coilovers back by any chance?

Thanks for your time

Cheers Steve

[Wojtek]

... are the coilovers back by any chance?

I wish they were. Sorry if you got your hopes up.

Wojtek.