M5lp 1201 S197 Suspension Upgrade Apex Attack 004

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M5lp 1201 S197 Suspension Upgrade Apex Attack 004

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A car should always be aligned following the installation of lowering springs, and we installed the springs at Steeda’s service facility in Pompano Beach, Florida, rather than trackside at Sebring International Raceway. Without adjustable caster-camber plates, Steve left the caster and camber where they were following the 1-inch drop, at 8.0 and -1.5 degrees respectively. The small increase in negative camber over the factory setting improves cornering ability, but without a significant increase in tire wear. He did, however, adjust the toe-in to 0.13 degrees, which noticeably sharpened the steering response. Track Guys requires its participants to fill out a complete vehicle inspection form before arriving at the track; Steve completed the inspection. This inspection satisfied Track Guys’ requirements and provided peace of mind.