![]() Making changes to camber and caster settings usually changes the Toe settings on most cars, so while Toe is what I check the most often at the track, it isn't the first setup step on a new build. Camber is the "angle" of the wheel, relative to the ground. So, we jumped into setting Toe right away.but before setting the Toe, you should probably set the camber/caster. (or whatever means of adjustment your car has). Adjust the tie rod ends to change the Toe. Bigger measure number in rear? you have Toe IN. Bigger number in front? you have Toe OUT. This would mean the number would be the same on both sides of the plates. For purposes of the article, we'll say we want "zero" Toe. The difference in the measurements will tell you the amount of Toe in or Toe out. its good to have a friend's foot or a weighty object against the wheel on the opposite side of you, as the plate might not naturally want to sit nicely. After you've established that your tires are nice and round, you place the plates against them and measure. its a good idea to jack the car up first and spin the wheels fast, making sure they don't have a wobble, or the tires don't wander or have odd sidewalls.as that surface needs to roll "true" to itself, or it will throw off the alignment numbers, being as the plates rest against the tire sidewall on most cars. you put them on each wheel, and put a tape measure in the slots at the bottom of the plates. Mine are homemade pieces, and basically copies of the Longacre Toe Plates that you can buy for less than the cost of taking your family to Applebee's for a mediocre night out. My preferred method of setting up a quick alignment is a set of Toe plates. Before doing your own alignment on a track car, its a great idea to talk to a few people who have experience behind the wheel of similar cars with the same chassis, and get some recommendations for a starting point, with regards to Toe, Camber, etc. Keep in mind, I do alignments on my simple Honda Civic and CRXs, with basic double wishbone suspension. I used a few simple tools, and they don't cost much money. I'll show you a few ways to do this yourself, and later on we'll talk a bit more advanced. The generic track "alignment" usually involves simply putting the Toe to "zero", all around, and getting the camber a bit higher. ![]() Toe-in is when they are pointed towards each other. ![]() Toe-out is when the wheels are pointed away from each other at the front of the wheel. As some readers are beginners at this, we'll start from the basics. ![]()
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