Réglage train avant
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Hello, I own an Electra 225 from 1965.
Anyone have the settings of the front train (parallelism ...)?
I can't find them anywhere... thanks for your help.
I am in France in the Loire Atlantique (44)
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Generally, a setting of about 1/16" to 1/8" is good. You can set it at 1/16" and see how the car drives. If it doesn't want to drive straight easily, go to 1/8". More can be required for certain tires.
Hello, I own an Electra 225 from 1965.
Anyone have the settings of the front train (parallelism ...)?
I can't find them anywhere... thanks for your help.
I am in France in the Loire Atlantique (44)
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Generally, a setting of about 1/16" to 1/8" is good. You can set it at 1/16" and see how the car drives. If it doesn't want to drive straight easily, go to 1/8". More can be required for certain tires.
we usually refer to "parallelism" of the front tires as the "Toe" setting; more specifically Toe In or Toe Out. factory specs usually call for Toe In, best handling / cornering is usually Toe Out 1/16" to 1/8" of an inch. 1/8" is 3.175mm
other major settings for the front geometry are Caster and Camber. Bump Steer is getting a little advanced and would involve cutting and welding the linkage points.
other major settings for the front geometry are Caster and Camber. Bump Steer is getting a little advanced and would involve cutting and welding the linkage points.