DeTomaso Mailing List: May 2000, Message #58

John... glad you found a set up that your happy with... what wheels and
tires are you running???.. thanks Gray

john wrote:

> All,
>     I received so many responses regarding this subject, negative and
> positive, that I hope you don't mind that I use the list to reply to you
> all!
>
>     First, I would point out that my numbers are not the final word in
> this matter.
> They represent the 'ballpark' starting point for my car, and may be
> further adjusted as experience suggests.
>     However, after extensive track time this friday (over 100 miles) I
> am extremely happy with the way the car performed.
>     this setup helps the front turn, and does exaggerate the 'throttle
> off' induced over steer, but when flat out around a turn, and turning
> the steering wheel no longer has an effect on your turn radius, you will
> be glad of the enhanced throttle steering sensitivity this permits.
> this is the setup  used:
>                                                 left
> right
> front caster                            +3.64            +3.92
> front camber                        -0.84                -0.68
> front toe                                -3/32             -3/32
> -3/16 total
>
> rear camber                            -1.4                -1.36
> rear toe                                   +1/16            +1/16
> +1/8 total
> thrust angle                                     0.00
>
> IMHO   persons advocating a front toe in setup usually are traveling
> close to 200 mph or more. When they talk about  ' tucking' and 'darting'
> because of  toe out,  I have yet to experience what they are referring
> to.
>
> BTW I gave numerous test rides to passengers on the track, and 99% of
> them made some positive remark about the ride or handling of the car!
>
>     flame away.....
>
> John P ( I don't care what anyone says, I like the way my car feels! )