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[Flanners]

It's been so long since Plans did my geo set up I have forgotten what it used to feel like and what I asked for when they did it. Think I asked for 'fast road' and on a scale of 1-10 about 5 or maybe I dreamt the 1-10 bit. I have contacted them for a price to do it again. The car used to feel superbly sharp on roundabouts/cornering with great turn-in etc now feels not so much or maybe psychological.

 

Before I decide to go over there again, can a laser 4 wheel alignment place do the geo given it was set up by Plans initially re shims etc as I don't want to change anything major really so wondered whether the laser place could replicate what was already on there/check it?

 

I am pleased with the rear and believe just the front n/s wheel has altered slightly due to potholes?

 

Failing all of that, what should I go for settings wise for 'fast road' on standard shocks, standard tyres and wheels, VX NA Stage 3? Just standard vauxhall settings.....an if so where/what are they?

[furtive]

I think I have a printout from Plans of the geo on my car. I can dig that out if you like. I think it is fast road as well. NA on standard wheels and tyres but Ohlins shocks

[james_ly]

I probably wouldn't pay for a full geo, just get the toe sorted on all 4 wheels. Camber can't change without changing the shims unless you've broken something?

[Raptor]

What's the ideal camber setting for these cars using the shims for fast road/track?  Whist I have my suspension apart I'd rather reshim myself if possible whilst I am there.

[Flanners]

I think I have a printout from Plans of the geo on my car. I can dig that out if you like. I think it is fast road as well. NA on standard wheels and tyres but Ohlins shocks

That would be great if you could. James_ly Yes what you say makes sense and saves me a few quid too! Thanks peeps.

[Ormes]

Have you put on weight over time? As per James's comment, if you want to limit the outlay in the hope of a quick fix... get the toe looked at. Remember tyre pressures and condition will have an impact...

[siztenboots]

just fit a new set of track rods and get the front set to 0' straight ahead, all the cambers will be okay. the TRE are cheap and more like a consumable with road use.

 

if you have something else bent, or worn like a BJ, then its pointless having a special geo done.

[Ormes]

This will give a GUIDE as to a potential effective combination of settings... but probably shouldn't be treated as a rule! http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Geo_Setups

[furtive]

Sorry, had a good look and don't have anything.

 

I did find a load of original sales material for the VX220 though. I'll stick pictures in a new thread

[chris_uk]

you have probably just got used to the settings, they will of just toe'd out the front a bit giving this impression of excellent turn in,. but usually with loads of toe out you feel you can enter a corner quite fast but will end up running wide on corner exit.

[Flanners]

Thanks for the pointers. I purchased a new pressure gauge the one that won the autoexpress best buy http://www.autoexpre...2016-group-test  and have also realised the pressures on the tyres were way too low as well.

[C8RKH]

Not wishing to hijack the thread but got my first VX220 NA track day coming up - what pressures should I be using at the start, and aiming for when hot?  I bought TD wheels with used Avon ZZR's from Strugs on here and so no idea what pressures to use.

 

Thanks 

[PaulCP]

Andy, have a read of this. I used to start the ZZRs with 23F/25R & adjust from there to get to around the recommended optimum hot pressures. The ZZRs also take 2-3 laps to get some heat into them https://www.lotuscup...tyres-avon-zzr/

[C8RKH]

Perfect. Thank you. Car is in for a Geo right now and will post up the settings and how it feels after the track day on the 25th.