> He has one of the fastest MK1's I have ever seen.
You don't get out much do you? ;-)
I use Koni Yellow adjustable struts now, but this alignment aslo worked well
with the factory worn out struts.
The MKI MR2 is a great choice for a first autocross car. Cheap to buy and
maintain, communicative steering and chassis, fun to drive, and super
reliable.
Bryan "One Car" Heitkotter
87 MR2 - http://move.to/theMR2
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis & Sherry Armstrong" <miata@pacbell.net>
To: "Bryan Heitkotter" <bryan64@earthlink.net>; "Anthony Tabacco"
<atabacco@california.com>; <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 8:21 AM
Subject: Re: MR2 generation 1 setup
> Bryan is the Man.
> He has one of the fastest MK1's I have ever seen. So this is good
> information
> for your Daughters car.
>
> One thing Bryan did not mention is, What shocks is he using?
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bryan Heitkotter" <bryan64@earthlink.net>
> To: "Anthony Tabacco" <atabacco@california.com>; <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 4:58 PM
> Subject: Re: MR2 generation 1 setup
>
>
> > This is what I've been running since the 2000 season...
> >
> > Front Camber: -0.8 degrees [maximum available from the stock
suspension -
> > crash bolts are not legal for the MKI in Stock class, unfortunately]
> > Front toe: 1/16" out
> > Caster: max positive
> >
> > Rear Camber: -1.5 degrees [just about right, methinks]
> > Rear toe: zero
> >
> > Now this is a responsive yet somewhat understeering setup. I really
> > wanted -1.5 degrees camber up front as well but I could not achieve this
> > legally in stock. If the driver is new to mid-engined cars, this might
be
> a
> > good starting point as it's a "safe", driveable setup. My MR2 is also
my
> > daily driver, and tire wear has been very even. This season I plan to
> > finally get some more front camber into the setup with camber bolts and
> > possibly springs as well, since I have moved on to CSP. I have taken to
> > making strut and tire pressure adjustments to induce some transitional
> > oversteer into this setup. Makes for interesting driving at times. ;)
> >
> > FWIW, mine is an '87 NA with no rear sway bar. '85s and '89 Supercharged
> > models had a small rear bar, which should help reduce understeer with an
> > alignment like this.
> >
> > Bryan "Despiser of Understeer" Heitkotter
> > 87 MR2 - http://move.to/theMR2
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> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Anthony Tabacco" <atabacco@california.com>
> > To: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 3:33 PM
> > Subject: MR2 generation 1 setup
> >
> >
> > > Can anyone suggest a good starting point for a generation I MR2 autox
> > > alignment? camber, caster, etc. Totally stock and street tires.
Thanks.
> > > Tony
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