1stGenCRXer

I've been a bit pressed for time, but I promise I'll get to it, ok?

forcedinduction

My apologies, I didn't mean to push you. Take your time!:thumbup:

-Andrew

1stGenCRXer

Ok, neither is really preferred over the other, besides the weight transfer advantage, caster helps to return the steering wheel to center naturally when you exit a corner. No matter whether the caster is positive or negative, there will still be a tendency for the steering to return to center, although probably marginally moreso with positive caster.

Now, the reason for so much rear caster on a rear wheel drive is because the chassis can use it more. The power is delivered at the rear wheels, so the more cross weight you can get to the wheel, the harder you're going to force the tire to work in your favor. Obviously this has some limits, but that's the basic principle. On a FWD car, obviously the power is not delivered at the rear wheels, so you really only need to get enough weight transfer to keep the rear of the car predictable. It's all about weight transfer and cross-weights for corner entry.

forcedinduction

The numbers I was talking about are off the front of the car, not the rear.

So if I understand you correctly, the MORE caster you have (more being greater than 0 weather it be positive or negative) the MORE weight transfer you will have (theoretically speaking of course)? Sorry for dragging it out, but I would really like to understand this concept. Thank you for taking the time to explain it to me.

-Andrew

1stGenCRXer

Right, caster only makes an effect if the wheels are being used for steering anyways.
yes. Theorhetically speaking It's all good, it takes a little bit to get it all, and I understand that.

forcedinduction

:bowdown: 1stGenCRXer
Thanks for taking the time to school me.

erik99

Thanks for doing this. Us newbies appreciate it.

For lowered cars, is it safe to assume that some type of adjustable camber plate is being used? Or better still, what is a typical ride height that would not require camber plates?

Thx,

Erik

CivicSiRacer

The buffer safe zone for most Hondas are 1.5-2.0" where you do not need a camber kit. ONe thing that will affect wear too is toe. Too much drop and if I remember right your car will toe in, that will cause tire wear just as bad as bad camber.

I've been dropped 2" for over a year and my tires have worn nicely. But I also autocross on them frequently scrubbing the outsides too.

erik99

Thanks for the info.

Congrats on your Nationals win. I saw your car in Grassroots
Motorsports, right?

CivicSiRacer

Wasn't me I'm advertising for the guy who did win Nationals. He just opened a shop.

But yes my car was in GRM blue Civic Si.