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| - | #REDIRECT [[Suspension_upgrades#Increased_Caster]] | + | Castor or caster. |
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| + | = Increased Caster = | ||
| + | More caster will improve on-center "feel" and make the car track better. In other words, it will go straight ahead with hands off wheel -- without wandering. This will make the steering effort heavier, but the 1200 is arguably too light in this area to start with, so no worries. | ||
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| + | More caster will also give the car a negative camber change while cornering, which is desirable. | ||
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| + | Increase caster up to 3 degrees for a street 1200. Use at least 2 degrees for good tracking. Stock specification is as low as 0 degrees 20 minutes, which makes the 1200 wander on the road. | ||
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| + | Increase caster up to 4 degrees for racing. The tension rods may be modified to provide an increase in caster. See [http://datsun1200.com/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?lid=10 Datsun 1200 Competition Suspension Manual] | ||
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| + | See discussion [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=38164&forum=1 Negative Camber] (Page 2, for caster) | ||
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| + | * To increase caster, shave the [[Tension Rod]] bushings and pull the wheels forward | ||
| + | * To decrease caster, insert spacers (washers) on the tension rod | ||
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| + | Another way to use adjustable radius rods. | ||
| + | See main article: [[Custom Caster Rods]] | ||
Revision as of 17:01, 28 June 2012
Castor or caster.
Increased Caster
More caster will improve on-center "feel" and make the car track better. In other words, it will go straight ahead with hands off wheel -- without wandering. This will make the steering effort heavier, but the 1200 is arguably too light in this area to start with, so no worries.
More caster will also give the car a negative camber change while cornering, which is desirable.
Increase caster up to 3 degrees for a street 1200. Use at least 2 degrees for good tracking. Stock specification is as low as 0 degrees 20 minutes, which makes the 1200 wander on the road.
Increase caster up to 4 degrees for racing. The tension rods may be modified to provide an increase in caster. See Datsun 1200 Competition Suspension Manual
See discussion Negative Camber (Page 2, for caster)
- To increase caster, shave the Tension Rod bushings and pull the wheels forward
- To decrease caster, insert spacers (washers) on the tension rod
Another way to use adjustable radius rods.
See main article: Custom Caster Rods