Hi. New to the site, and hoping for some sound advice. I have done about 10 autocrosses and 2 track sprints on a road course. Was hooked after the first one, despite the terrible driving and, I’ve since learned, detrimental hard, staggered tires. I’ve just upgraded my 2017 base GT with the following:
GT350R springs
Ford Perfomance Pack shock and strut package
Eibach sway bars front and rear
Vorshlag caster/camber plates
Apex EC7 wheels, 19x11
RE-71R tires, 305/30r19 square
ARP stud kit, Gorilla lugs, 1” front spacers
It is a totally different car now - mostly the tires, I assume - and I’m suddenly on the verge of being competitive in local events, despite me having a lot to learn as a driver. I’m running in CAMC. The camber is set to -2.4 front, -1.5 rear. The car is not a daily driver, and at this point isn’t used much on public roads to spare treadlife. I have been driving on the RE-71Rs to events, 200-300 mile round-trips.
1) Would more neg camber be beneficial for autocross? I think I have room for another 0.5°-1.0°. Not sure.
2) Would the ideal settings be different on a road course?
3) What about treadwear, including highway trips to races? Will I get a lot of inner shoulder wear?
Any help much appreciated. Thanks
GT350R springs
Ford Perfomance Pack shock and strut package
Eibach sway bars front and rear
Vorshlag caster/camber plates
Apex EC7 wheels, 19x11
RE-71R tires, 305/30r19 square
ARP stud kit, Gorilla lugs, 1” front spacers
It is a totally different car now - mostly the tires, I assume - and I’m suddenly on the verge of being competitive in local events, despite me having a lot to learn as a driver. I’m running in CAMC. The camber is set to -2.4 front, -1.5 rear. The car is not a daily driver, and at this point isn’t used much on public roads to spare treadlife. I have been driving on the RE-71Rs to events, 200-300 mile round-trips.
1) Would more neg camber be beneficial for autocross? I think I have room for another 0.5°-1.0°. Not sure.
2) Would the ideal settings be different on a road course?
3) What about treadwear, including highway trips to races? Will I get a lot of inner shoulder wear?
Any help much appreciated. Thanks