how to spot if you need tracking/geometry doing
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fidgits, if you do need your geometry alignment sorting, I can wholeheartedly recommend Chris Franklin at center gravity. He has a top-of-the-range mobile alignment rig and has done a lot of work for S2000 owners through a board on which I moderate. He was originally recommended by a former S2000-owner who defected to the darkside and now drives a Boxster, and Chris himself drives an older shape 911, so he's familiar with the car.
He's an absolutely top bloke with such a passion for cars. He is also very keen to educate owners so he positively encourages you to get under the car with him while it's up on the rig and watch what he's doing.
He lives in the East Midlands but is mobile, so he can come to you (subject to you being able to find somewhere with enough room for his rig!)
www.centergravity.co.uk/
(Just for the avoidance of doubt, I have no connection with Chris other than having been hugely impressed by him when he did the geometry on my recently-departed S2000 earlier in the year)
He's an absolutely top bloke with such a passion for cars. He is also very keen to educate owners so he positively encourages you to get under the car with him while it's up on the rig and watch what he's doing.
He lives in the East Midlands but is mobile, so he can come to you (subject to you being able to find somewhere with enough room for his rig!)
www.centergravity.co.uk/
(Just for the avoidance of doubt, I have no connection with Chris other than having been hugely impressed by him when he did the geometry on my recently-departed S2000 earlier in the year)
Nervy, while you are giving out set up advice,
I am finding a little more understeer than I would like when entering paddock bend in 4th, what would you suggest in the way of front camber settings and rear toe in???
It's an old 993, I am afraid, don't know if you bother with them, should I just get a 996 instead??....many thanks CS
I am finding a little more understeer than I would like when entering paddock bend in 4th, what would you suggest in the way of front camber settings and rear toe in???
It's an old 993, I am afraid, don't know if you bother with them, should I just get a 996 instead??....many thanks CS
clubsport said:
Nervy, while you are giving out set up advice,
I am finding a little more understeer than I would like when entering paddock bend in 4th, what would you suggest in the way of front camber settings and rear toe in???
It's an old 993, I am afraid, don't know if you bother with them, should I just get a 996 instead??....many thanks CS
I am finding a little more understeer than I would like when entering paddock bend in 4th, what would you suggest in the way of front camber settings and rear toe in???
It's an old 993, I am afraid, don't know if you bother with them, should I just get a 996 instead??....many thanks CS
you want to watch the RMS on those mate
I've heard they're a bit of a weak point 
clubsport said:
Nervy, while you are giving out set up advice,
I am finding a little more understeer than I would like when entering paddock bend in 4th, what would you suggest in the way of front camber settings and rear toe in???
It's an old 993, I am afraid, don't know if you bother with them, should I just get a 996 instead??....many thanks CS
I am finding a little more understeer than I would like when entering paddock bend in 4th, what would you suggest in the way of front camber settings and rear toe in???
It's an old 993, I am afraid, don't know if you bother with them, should I just get a 996 instead??....many thanks CS
have you tried re-shoeing the rear hooves?
I'd certainly consider saving your pennies on a geometry chaeck Fidgy.
That car, to me, was the most predictable and surest handling car I've driven. Take your time to get used to it and it'll come back at you in spades.
If you want to get a feel for the back end, find a carpark in the wet and turn the traction control off and just do some 1st/2nd gear driving to get the back swinging around - you'll be amazed at how controllable it is.
Don't worry - I haven't been 'drifting' at tescos on a Sunday - just suggesting it for you
That car, to me, was the most predictable and surest handling car I've driven. Take your time to get used to it and it'll come back at you in spades.
If you want to get a feel for the back end, find a carpark in the wet and turn the traction control off and just do some 1st/2nd gear driving to get the back swinging around - you'll be amazed at how controllable it is.
Don't worry - I haven't been 'drifting' at tescos on a Sunday - just suggesting it for you
Thanks Dave,
I wasnt suggesting she was anything but straight and true - I put a lot of the handling behaviour down to my driving rather than her - but its always good to know the tell-tale signs just incase...
As for sliding her in the supermarket - were you wearing a Burberry cap while doing that?
I wasnt suggesting she was anything but straight and true - I put a lot of the handling behaviour down to my driving rather than her - but its always good to know the tell-tale signs just incase...
As for sliding her in the supermarket - were you wearing a Burberry cap while doing that?
Edited by fidgits on Tuesday 12th September 12:08
If you want to practise some rear-end action try checking out www.dubloon-hoon.co.uk next week.
nervous said:
clubsport said:
Nervy, while you are giving out set up advice,
I am finding a little more understeer than I would like when entering paddock bend in 4th, what would you suggest in the way of front camber settings and rear toe in???
It's an old 993, I am afraid, don't know if you bother with them, should I just get a 996 instead??....many thanks CS
I am finding a little more understeer than I would like when entering paddock bend in 4th, what would you suggest in the way of front camber settings and rear toe in???
It's an old 993, I am afraid, don't know if you bother with them, should I just get a 996 instead??....many thanks CS
have you tried re-shoeing the rear hooves?
Thanks for your expert opinion as always..... an invaluable asset to any Porsche forum
fidgits said:
Thanks Dave,
I wasnt suggesting she was anything but straight and true - I put a lot of the handling behaviour down to my driving rather than her - but its always good to know the tell-tale signs just incase...
As for sliding her in the supermarket - were you wearing a Burberry cap while doing that?
I wasnt suggesting she was anything but straight and true - I put a lot of the handling behaviour down to my driving rather than her - but its always good to know the tell-tale signs just incase...
As for sliding her in the supermarket - were you wearing a Burberry cap while doing that?
Edited by fidgits on Tuesday 12th September 12:08
I know you weren't mate - I'd have said the same if it wasn't my old car too.
And yes - burberry hat and a couple of sovs were worn
clubsport said:
Nervy, while you are giving out set up advice,
I am finding a little more understeer than I would like when entering paddock bend in 4th, what would you suggest in the way of front camber settings and rear toe in???
It's an old 993, I am afraid, don't know if you bother with them, should I just get a 996 instead??....many thanks CS
I am finding a little more understeer than I would like when entering paddock bend in 4th, what would you suggest in the way of front camber settings and rear toe in???
It's an old 993, I am afraid, don't know if you bother with them, should I just get a 996 instead??....many thanks CS
Coming to the Brands PCGB day at the end of September? I found your advice veeery helpful round the Indy circuit...
magic torch said:
If you want to practise some rear-end action try checking out www.dubloon-hoon.co.uk next week.
I'm probably going to regret this...
but I dont get it?
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