18 Convertible GT PP1 alignment specs

[barron64]

Convertible GT PP1 alignment specs for front camber show -0.74, +- 0.75, for both sides...For the PP1 coupe the range is -1.03, +-0.75.
The rear camber for convertible PP1 is -1.19, +-0.75 for both sides vs coupe PP1 of -1.50, +- 0.75.
Any thoughts on why the coupe would have more negative camber, as factory specified, for both front & rear?
I have been thinking about some Steeda camber plates and setting front closer to coupe specs...Any input would be appreciated.

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[Norm Peterson]

Just off the top of my head, Ford probably expects convertible owners to normally drive somewhat less "enthusiastically" through the corners than coupe owners.


Norm

 

[barron64]

Just off the top of my head, Ford probably expects convertible owners to normally drive somewhat less "enthusiastically" through the corners than coupe owners.


Norm

Well this convertible owner had a turbo Miata before, lol.

 

[Cardude99]

Well this convertible owner had a turbo Miata before, lol.

But most are just getting one to cruise, your an outlier. Long live us outlier's

 

[barron64]

I was cruising at the track the other day...lol.

 

[Norm Peterson]

I was cruising at the track the other day...lol.

Outlier for sure.


Norm

 

[barron64]

Any reason to not set up camber to coupe specs? -1.03 in front & -1.50 in rear

 

[Norm Peterson]

There's no reason to stop at the factory-preferred coupe specs either. As long as your driving - on average - supports the use of more aggressive settings. You might even want front camber to be more negative than rear camber.


Norm

 

[barron64]

There's no reason to stop at the factory-preferred coupe specs either. As long as your driving - on average - supports the use of more aggressive settings. You might even want front camber to be more negative than rear camber.


Norm

Been looking through a bunch of alignment threads...Thoughts on -1.5 front & -1.2 rear camber? As for toe, 0.0 to -0.03 for front, 0.10-0.12 for rear? All stock PP1 suspension & factory tire/wheel combo. About to order Steeda camber plates however. Just looking for an alignment that enhances street driving on curvy/mountain roads and an occasional track day or so.

 

[Norm Peterson]

Sounds entirely do-able. Though zero to +0.03 front toe might be a little better for a mainly street-driven car.


Norm

 

[Cardude99]

Sounds entirely do-able. Though zero to +0.03 front toe might be a little better for a mainly street-driven car.


Norm

What toe would u prefer for a car that is a 50/50 split? Autox and street car

 

[Norm Peterson]

Depending on what the streets around you are like, toe out (+toe) can be tiring to drive with.

Where I live, on a car that I did autocross (not a Mustang, but which had poly-bushed control arms), a little +toe was too twitchy for the street duty . . . it wanted to go every which way except straight. I don't remember how far + it was, but I doubt it was much more than about +0.1° total.


Norm

 

[Dominant1]

Mine is lowered “1 all the around. got it professionally aligned for performance, here are the results, the car handles perfectly..

https://ibb.co/bRtdcNq

 

[Norm Peterson]

Clearly aimed at optimizing straight line performance . . . sounds like the alignment tech understands a lot more about alignment than just putting the indicators in the green and shoving it out the door. Being willing to work with customer preferences is a huge plus.


Norm

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