Lotus Elan

Camber settings on a elan

PostPost by: mark030358 » Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:07 pm

I think the only way to adjust camber is if you have adjustable suspension and to adjust the ride height. There are no shims to add/remove or eccentric bolts etc, thus increasing/decreasing ride height will give a more positive/negative camber angle. But then you could screw up the corner weighting….

For rear toe in you need adjustable wishbones.

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PostPost by: mark030358 » Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:13 pm

Also this…

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However, the rear tyres are “scrubbing” so 2mm toe in per side is probably a better value.

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PostPost by: holywood3645 » Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:25 pm

Thanks for the link Mark, gives me a good point of reference.
BTW: I'm trying to get 2 front top wishbones
For an idea I have to make some adjustable front camber links. These will still use the OEM rubber inner bushes. And can be adjusted without removal.
I don't want to take my car off the road while building the links, and then there's the chance I'll F it up.

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