Alignment Settings

[AirCooledExcellence]

Hi All,

I've tried a search on this, but can't find the alignment settings for my 1983 SC Targa. Does anyone have the factory settings for toe, camber & caster?

Also, I plan to do a couple of DE's this year, I guess the factory settings will be fine for this?

Cheers,

Tim.
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1983 SC Targa

[jluetjen]

Here's what I've found -- it looks like all 911's up through '87 can be set to pretty much the same settings. If you have the Turbo suspension the settings are a little different >>>They also assume that your ride height is set correctly.<<< If it is not getting a good alignement can be tough since there is only limited adjustment for the rear Toe/Camber. In fact if you are at the limit for toe (either in or out) you will have to give up some Camber adjustment. The vice versa is also true I've seen some discussion about whether the fuel tank should be 2/3 full or 2/3 empty because I guess the Toe will change as the tank drains due to the 911's bump steer. You should also see if you can have the alignment done with you in the drivers seat (or alternatively ballest) since you will also be in the car when you're driving it.

Anyhow; here is I have:

Front:
Ride height (Measured to the top of the fender lip): 25.5 inches
Camber: 0 deg. Negative +/- 10 min. Maximum difference between left and right is 10 min.
Caster:6 deg 5 min +/0 15 min. Maximum difference between left and right is 30 min.
Toe In: 15 min +/- 5 min. (Not pressed). If you have a press bar on the front of the tires it will be 0 deg.

Rear:Ride Height (Measured the same as in front): 25 Inches
Camber: 1 deg negative +/-10 min. Maximum difference between left and right: 20 min.
Toe In: +10 min +/- 10 min. Maximum difference between left and right is 10 min.

If you want to shift the alignment a little closer to a competition set-up, you can increase the negative camber front and rear by 1 to 1.5 degrees. I did this on my car and it does make the car a little "dartier" so that it turns in quicker. It will wear your tires a little sooner though.