Wheel Alignment Settings 3200AC

StuartW · Feb 12, 2014

Afternoon everyone
I'm going to get a 4 wheel alignment done on my AC, just to tighten it up a little but wanted to ask about the specific settings.
I have the settings for the 3200, see below in case you need them, but does anyone know if the Assetto Corsa specs are any different from the standard 3200 specs?

Front alignment specs:
Toe in 0.7 - 0.2 mm Camber -30' - +10' Incidence 4 deg 30' - 10'
Rear alignment specs:
Toe in 2.0 - 0.2 mm Camber. -1 deg - 10'

Many thanks and I hope you're all staying safe in this latest filthy storm to batter us

alfatwo · Feb 12, 2014

Stu..

I had my old 3200GT suspension geo set up at Rob Grimaldi's just before Christmas, a transformation....It wasn't the usual set up though!

Dave

Almichie · Feb 13, 2014

alfatwo said:
Stu..

I had my old 3200GT suspension geo set up at Rob Grimaldi's just before Christmas, a transformation....It wasn't the usual set up though!

Dave

Be nice to discover the settings, but I guess that would mean less business for him; what was the cost (if you don't mind me asking).

Danny · Feb 13, 2014

Stuart, I would be very interested to hear your findings as my AC is due for an alignment check as well. Please report back on the forum after you have found something. Tx!

Felonious Crud · Feb 13, 2014

alfatwo said:
Stu..

I had my old 3200GT suspension geo set up at Rob Grimaldi's just before Christmas, a transformation....It wasn't the usual set up though!

Dave

That's good to hear, Dave. I didn't know Rob had the necessary over there. As per Almichie's post, it would be good to know how much he charges (I suppose I could always call him and ask, of course!)

StuartW · Feb 13, 2014

alfatwo said:
Stu..

I had my old 3200GT suspension geo set up at Rob Grimaldi's just before Christmas, a transformation....It wasn't the usual set up though!

Dave

Yes Dave, I'm sure it is - the suspension with these cars is absolutely key which is one of the factors that attracted me to the AC in the first place with it's revised set up. As you know, I bought mine from David Askew and he said with all of experience that this AC is easily the quickest 3200 he has ever driven due in no small part to the handling.
I don't honestly know how far, if at all mine is out of line but I just think it is something that should be checked periodically on any car, especially with the shocking conditions of our roads!

StuartW · Feb 13, 2014

Danny said:
Stuart, I would be very interested to hear your findings as my AC is due for an alignment check as well. Please report back on the forum after you have found something. Tx!

I shall let you know in a couple of weeks when I have it done

Emtee · Feb 13, 2014

If I recall correctly the Hunter alignment kit has a massive database of settings. Maybe phone your nearest centre and quiz them? Certainly had the settings for my Exxy, though I had them adapted to suite my wheels and suspension.

StuartW · Feb 13, 2014

Emtee said:
If I recall correctly the Hunter alignment kit has a massive database of settings. Maybe phone your nearest centre and quiz them? Certainly had the settings for my Exxy, though I had them adapted to suite my wheels and suspension.

Thanks Miles, I'll check them out

alfatwo · Feb 13, 2014

AdamN said:
That's good to hear, Dave. I didn't know Rob had the necessary over there. As per Almichie's post, it would be good to know how much he charges (I suppose I could always call him and ask, of course!)

He did a lot of development work on a racing 3200 in his younger days so he explained,the settings he used on my 3200 were simlar,ride height adjustment too!

It was around Â£400 with parts and Vat...

Now I'm just waiting for my new uprated front antiroll bar to complete the package!

Dave

CatmanV2 · Feb 14, 2014

Emtee said:
If I recall correctly the Hunter alignment kit has a massive database of settings. Maybe phone your nearest centre and quiz them? Certainly had the settings for my Exxy, though I had them adapted to suite my wheels and suspension.

Certainly it has *a* set for the 4200. I'm not sure they're optimum, however.

C

Rex B · Feb 14, 2014

Hi

The improved setting that have been used were listed of the MF forum and were used by Nigelo and set up by Grimaldi's. The settings used were the Maserati settings for Toe in and castor but more negative camber was introduced, the negative camber was increase to - 1 degree 04' minutes at the front and -1 degree 42' at the rear. I have no experience of these but if Dave's car was set to this spec then it would appear to be a great improvement.

Rex B

Manual 3200

alfatwo · Feb 14, 2014

Rex B said:
Hi

The improved setting that have been used were listed of the MF forum and were used by Nigelo and set up by Grimaldi's. The settings used were the Maserati settings for Toe in and castor but more negative camber was introduced, the negative camber was increase to - 1 degree 04' minutes at the front and -1 degree 42' at the rear. I have no experience of these but if Dave's car was set to this spec then it would appear to be a great improvement.

Rex B

Manual 3200

There's also more castor on the front than normal,seems lots more stable at 120 plus....

Dave

timkee330ci · Feb 19, 2014

Dave may you share whats the caster you had set?
Mine is pending alignment after replacing the control arms bushings.
Thank you

alfatwo said:
There's also more castor on the front than normal,seems lots more stable at 120 plus....

Dave

StuartW · Feb 20, 2014

For any AC owners interested, I have had it confirmed by a couple of main dealer that the alignment settings are the same for the AC as the standard 3200. Some dealers wouldn't tell me as it does them out of a job, despite the fact that I am several hundred miles away from them, they can be a charming lot!

Mine is booked in locally next week so I will find out if it was far out from these settings

bigbob · Feb 20, 2014

Does the AC have a quicker steering rack?

allandwf · Feb 20, 2014

bigbob said:
Does the AC have a quicker steering rack?

The official bumf said a "modified steering rack for a more responsive feel". Not sure what it involved though.

StuartW · Feb 27, 2014

My car is back from being aligned and it already feels considerably better. it plants itself much better under acceleration, especially when cornering and gives a much more positive and confident feeling back through the steering wheel. I guess it's no surprise as it was a long way out.
HR Owen kindly gave me the correct settings specific to the AC which are as follows:
Front:
Toe in 1.5 / 0.5 mm Camber -30' / +10' Incidence 4 deg 30' / 15'
Rear:
Toe in 4.0 / 0.5 mm Camber -1 deg 30' / 10'

hodroyd · Feb 27, 2014

Excellent Stuart, thanks for that..!! As far as I remember the gearing was different on the AC rack and the suspension was lower anyway..!!

bigbob · Feb 27, 2014

allandwf said:
The official bumf said a "modified steering rack for a more responsive feel". Not sure what it involved though.

Thanks. I remember driving an AC round Goodwood having turned up in my 3200 on a Maserati sales day thingy and felt it was pretty direct.

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