Caster question

[Burkey]

Hey guys, I've searched the forum but couldn't find a definitive answer to my question...
So, if I add negative caster to the front end, will it give me more feedback through the steering wheel?
I find the front a little vague, particularly whilst on opposite lock.
I'm thinking that more caster would give the steering wheel more feeling for where centre is. Correct?
Any suggestions for settings?
What is the factory setting for a GT PP?
Anyone got some clues?

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[melwff]

typically for Caster you want a positive value not negative and there is no Caster adjustment on a stock Mustang front suspension.
the more track oriented a car is the more negative Camber is used.

https://www.alignmentspecs.com/mm/mustang.asp

alignment specs

http://eibach.com/america/en/eibach-news/ford-mustang-2015-plus-sportline

 

[wildcatgoal]

There's a ton of - caster already in these cars. Some CC plates will adjust it, but not by much. Never seen anyone significantly change caster on this platform. Steering is vague to me sometimes, too. Tires to make some difference, but it's an electric steering design... those always have some missing feedback (unless you spend big $$$).

 

[jasonstang]

The vagueness is not from the suspension but from the power steering.

 

[Burkey]

Ok, so if the steering modes make the steering heavier as you head toward "race", would it be possible to recalibrate so that "normal" is like race, getting heavier as you scroll up?

 

[Roadway 5.0]

This is an old conversation I’d like to resurrect. Has anyone shot for an even more robust amount of caster on their S550? Benefits? Drawbacks?

@Norm Peterson

 

[Roadway 5.0]

Thanks for the reply. I was considering installing true c/c plates to get the caster in the high 7s or spot-on 8. Just curious if the juice is worth the squeeze.

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