Does anyone have the Wheel alignment / geometry settings for the MK2's.
I believe they were slightly different from the Rev1 onwards, mine is a Rev 3 Tubby.
I thought this would make a great sticky / Know your 2 article.
Cheers
Spannerman
Wheel Alignment settings (one for a STICKY?) converted to mm's
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Wheel Alignment settings (one for a STICKY?) converted to mm's
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they are on http://www.mr2mania.com courtesy of Dino
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Re: Wheel Alignment settings (one for a STICKY?) converted to mm's
Thanks for the quick reply, the figures are in degrees and minutes.
How do i convert this to mm, IE. toeing in 2mm + / - 1
Sorry to sound dim
Spannerman
How do i convert this to mm, IE. toeing in 2mm + / - 1
Sorry to sound dim
Spannerman
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Most decent alignment places can switch their equipment from metric to imperial so you dont need to convert the settings.
Also, I would go with "Dino's" recommended settings rather than Toyota's.
Neil.
Also, I would go with "Dino's" recommended settings rather than Toyota's.
Neil.
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Re: Wheel Alignment settings (one for a STICKY?) converted to mm's
neil, whats the difference in the handling from dinos V std settings. I'm going to be needing new tyres soon so i was going to get the alignment done at the same time ( the place has 4 wheel alignment ).
If I request different settings they will likely get shirty
If I request different settings they will likely get shirty
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Essentially the settings are similar to a rev1. It gives less understeer and is much better balanced than the rev3+ settings.
A large number of wheel alignment centers will use the old rev1 settings for any MkII MR2 that comes into the workshop anyway.
I printed out Dino's page, highlighted the settings I wanted and gave them to the guy doing the job.
Next step for me is to fit my camber bolts and get a smidge more negative camber on the front and set the rears as close to stock as I can get them.
Neil.
A large number of wheel alignment centers will use the old rev1 settings for any MkII MR2 that comes into the workshop anyway.
I printed out Dino's page, highlighted the settings I wanted and gave them to the guy doing the job.
Next step for me is to fit my camber bolts and get a smidge more negative camber on the front and set the rears as close to stock as I can get them.
Neil.
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Re: Wheel Alignment settings (one for a STICKY?) converted to mm's
cheers neil, i like stable so I'll use dinos settings
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I've resurrected this thread from the depths as i've seen a few people just lately asking for wheel alignment settings. I've always used Dino's recommended settings and think they give a nice stable ride. Unfortunately the MR2 Mania site has been down for ages so for anyone looking for Dino's settings, here you go
And for the hell of it the before and after settings from my last alignment
And for the hell of it the before and after settings from my last alignment
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just found this thread...interesting stuff
surprised these 'dino's' settings have such little front camber
just to confirm......what rev are these settings for? EDIT - i just read it all, rev3.
are o.e. settings same for rev2-4? (i know rev1 are different), and for tubby and n/a?
surprised these 'dino's' settings have such little front camber
just to confirm......what rev are these settings for? EDIT - i just read it all, rev3.
are o.e. settings same for rev2-4? (i know rev1 are different), and for tubby and n/a?
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Mods: please make this a sticky
Also [very important] how do these settings apply to lower and/or stiffer cars and cars with non-standard wheels?
Also [very important] how do these settings apply to lower and/or stiffer cars and cars with non-standard wheels?
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mattcambs wrote:Mods: please make this a sticky
Also [very important] how do these settings apply to lower and/or stiffer cars and cars with non-standard wheels?
Not sure about lowered or stiffer cars but I run these settings with 17" rims and they seem ok. Dino's recommended aren't that far from stock rev 3 so I'd say it would be ok for anyone with a lowered or stiffer setup.
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I have the full suspension set up run low on tein ha coil overs and keep to the Dino type settings.When I enquired about more aggressive settings was told that there was no point as there would be less tyre contact with the road under load and more unnecessary tyre wear.So have kept with their settings and find It perfect over the years and using Falken GRB 452. on all roads wet en dry making safe handling. Notice on this video In third with throttle only no brakes the trd lsd draws the car to the far side and towards the inner circle of the round about. So I drift slightly wider to compensate from being drawn In. There was no under steer or over steer but fairly neutral. Result.The front bumper Is three Inches off the ground/road clearance.
http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p32/ ... e1e2ee.pbr
http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p32/ ... 9f9ceb.pbr
http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p32/ ... e1e2ee.pbr
http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p32/ ... 9f9ceb.pbr
Re: Wheel Alignment settings (one for a STICKY?) converted to mm's
Harry wrote:I have the full suspension set up run low on tein ha coil overs and keep to the Dino type settings.When I enquired about more aggressive settings was told that there was no point as there would be less tyre contact with the road under load and more unnecessary tyre wear.So have kept with their settings and find It perfect over the years and using Falken GRB 452. on all roads wet en dry making safe handling. Notice on this video In third with throttle only no brakes the trd lsd draws the car to the far side and towards the inner circle of the round about. So I drift slightly wider to compensate from being drawn In. There was no under steer or over steer but fairly neutral. Result.The front bumper Is three Inches off the ground/road clearance.
http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p32/ ... e1e2ee.pbr
http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p32/ ... 9f9ceb.pbr
Round and round she goes
Looks nicely balanced Harry
Will be interesting to see what settings people go with at the Elite alignment day on the 24th.
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Hi Paul,
Yes meant to mention very stable and flat, with perfect balance.Yes,Elite alignment day on the 24th. will be good to hear all the feedback!
Yes meant to mention very stable and flat, with perfect balance.Yes,Elite alignment day on the 24th. will be good to hear all the feedback!
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Re: Wheel Alignment settings (one for a STICKY?) converted to mm's
Thought it would be handy to convert these figures into mm's
Dinos settings:-
Front toe (total) = 0.4mm or degrees and mins +0°04'
Rear toe (total) = 2.1mm or degrees and mins +0°30'
Camber front (negative) 3.6mm or degrees and mins -0°50'
Camber rear (negative) 9mm or degrees and mins -1°25'
It goes without saying but here goes:-
Front and rear toeing in and negative camber apply.
The camber measurements would be distance from 90 degrees to the top of the wheel edge, so leaning inwards towards the body.
Hope this helps anyone who looked at the degree and minutes figures and thought, ehhhh
As the figures show these are very conservative and should provide a nice steady not too tail happy car.
Spannerman
P.S - If anyone believes i've worked these out incorrectly, please say?
Dinos settings:-
Front toe (total) = 0.4mm or degrees and mins +0°04'
Rear toe (total) = 2.1mm or degrees and mins +0°30'
Camber front (negative) 3.6mm or degrees and mins -0°50'
Camber rear (negative) 9mm or degrees and mins -1°25'
It goes without saying but here goes:-
Front and rear toeing in and negative camber apply.
The camber measurements would be distance from 90 degrees to the top of the wheel edge, so leaning inwards towards the body.
Hope this helps anyone who looked at the degree and minutes figures and thought, ehhhh
As the figures show these are very conservative and should provide a nice steady not too tail happy car.
Spannerman
P.S - If anyone believes i've worked these out incorrectly, please say?
Re: Wheel Alignment settings (one for a STICKY?) converted to mm's
Excellent thread.
What's happened to Dino??
What's happened to Dino??
Re: Wheel Alignment settings (one for a STICKY?) converted to mm's
CAN WE MAKE THIS A STICKY!?
Spend ages trying to find it....
Spend ages trying to find it....
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Re: Wheel Alignment settings (one for a STICKY?) converted to mm's
What are Dino's setting aimed at road or track or a little of both, I'm looking to set my 2 up with a track bias which I thought would have a little more -ve camber.
Any thoughts
Another thing +ve toe (or toe out) on the front, really, am I missing something
Any thoughts
Another thing +ve toe (or toe out) on the front, really, am I missing something
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Re: Wheel Alignment settings (one for a STICKY?) converted to mm's
also remember: alignment settings are measured as static on our cars.in a perfect situation the car will keep these settings but thats not the case.so to help the car MAKE SURE every movable part of your suspension is in top notch condition and makes its job well before making an alignment.
also keep in mind that a sway bar is part of the suspension system too as well as tire wall stiffness, cars center of gravity, squat and so on, dont forget the drivers style.
for a daily driver i wouldnt change toyotas settings.
alignmet settings isnt a universal thing for track cars so expiriment...
hope i helped
also keep in mind that a sway bar is part of the suspension system too as well as tire wall stiffness, cars center of gravity, squat and so on, dont forget the drivers style.
for a daily driver i wouldnt change toyotas settings.
alignmet settings isnt a universal thing for track cars so expiriment...
hope i helped