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Negative camber on F-Type V6

Old Mar 31, 2020 | 06:43 AM
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Hi guys,

As I have mentioned in a number of other posts regarding other things, I am currently (amidst the covid-pandemic) trying to plan some track mods to my newly imported base V6 manual.

Now to a tricky question: Negative camber on front and rear axle.

On my previous track car I had ~3.5 degrees negative camber in the front and ~2.5 degrees negative camber in the rear in order to improve cornering, and for that car (a BMW 130i) it was perfect. Now, how can I adjust the camber angle on the F-Type? What modifications do I need to do in order to allow for at least 2 degrees in the front and 1 degree in the rear?

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Old Mar 31, 2020 | 09:29 AM
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Hi guys,

As I have mentioned in a number of other posts regarding other things, I am currently (amidst the covid-pandemic) trying to plan some track mods to my newly imported base V6 manual.

Now to a tricky question: Negative camber on front and rear axle.

On my previous track car I had ~3.5 degrees negative camber in the front and ~2.5 degrees negative camber in the rear in order to improve cornering, and for that car (a BMW 130i) it was perfect. Now, how can I adjust the camber angle on the F-Type? What modifications do I need to do in order to allow for at least 2 degrees in the front and 1 degree in the rear?

Thanks a lot!

/Jonas
Here is some light reading for you. All info about alignments on these cars. I know there are a few limitations on adjustments with these cars. Especially with AWD models. But you should be able to glean plenty of info to start with the attached document.

Good luck!
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Old Mar 31, 2020 | 03:11 PM
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There is no camber adjustment on the rear of our cars im afraid.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2020 | 03:42 AM
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There is no camber adjustment on the rear of our cars im afraid.
Negative rear camber can be dialed in by installing the appropriate lowering springs. There is adequate adjustment on the front to dial in whatever you want.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2020 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
Negative rear camber can be dialed in by installing the appropriate lowering springs. There is adequate adjustment on the front to dial in whatever you want.
Ah, I see, that is great to hear! So basically I should be able to get a good track-focused wheel alignment without any other aftermarket suspension components except for lowering springs?
 
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Old Apr 1, 2020 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Therock88
Here is some light reading for you. All info about alignments on these cars. I know there are a few limitations on adjustments with these cars. Especially with AWD models. But you should be able to glean plenty of info to start with the attached document.

Good luck!
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Thank you, I'll send this to the tuning workshop that will help me with the track modifications.They've never dealt with an F-Type before.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2020 | 01:54 PM
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Thank you, I'll send this to the tuning workshop that will help me with the track modifications.They've never dealt with an F-Type before.
My pleasure. Good luck!

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Old Apr 1, 2020 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
Negative rear camber can be dialed in by installing the appropriate lowering springs. There is adequate adjustment on the front to dial in whatever you want.
So i am right then Unhinged, apart from modifying it that is
 
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So i am right then Unhinged, apart from modifying it that is
yes!
 
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