[DeTomaso] Alignment specs on '72 pre-L?

[John Taphorn]

Tom

I run 1/16th toe out for quicker turn-in.  It will reduce the tendency for 
understeer. I do not find it objectionable on the street.  The car does not 
seem to wander.

A track performance advantage for those who dare challenge convention.

JT
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Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 3:08 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Alignment specs on '72 pre-L?


> Toe-in is simply used to avoid toe out (for general alignment purposes).
> You don't want toe-in you just absolutly need to avoid toe out. Toe out
> can give you instablility. You toe-in enough such that the slop in the
> steering systems and deformation of tires will not generate any toe out.
> The sloppier the ball joints and eveything else the more toe in you need.
>
> Gary
> #1905
> #1280
>
>
>
>> Toe-in settings are a black art to me.  Maybe some others could chime in
>> on
>> that.
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