Miata Mailing List: June 1994, Message #161
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   From: tkacik@adtaz.sps.mot.com (Thomas Tkacik)
Subject: Re: Another Convert...
   Date: Wed, 8 Jun 1994 10:59:52 -0400


> Just got a Miata, 91 Base, and am already 'improving' it. I have ordered a
> set of Koni Sport shocks, and Racing Beat springs and Bars. This about busts
> the budget for a while, so I am staying with the stock wheels and some
> lightly used 008RS's in 185/60/14. 
> 
> Now for the questions:
> 
> - What alignment settings do I want to try? This will be for 'spirited'
>   street driving, and a few autocrosses.

Typically, you will want about  .8-1.0 degrees negative camber in the front,
and 1.2-1.5 degrees negative camber in the back.  For toe, most seem
to have close to zero toe front and back, but you may wish to have
a little toe out (about 1/8").  And as much positive caster as you
can get in the front.

This is for a Miata that will be both autocrossed and driven in the
street.  Some have more negative camber, and toe out, but that may
affect the way the car handles in the street, and how the tires wear.

> - Any particular other recommendations?

You mentioned that you were going to make an CSP Miata out of this.
I would recommend staying in CS for now.  You will be more competitive
there.  That would mean leaving out the springs, rear sway bar, and
any type of cross bracing, for now.  The shocks and front bar are
legal in CS.  When you get wider wheels, then I'd put it all in,
and go CSP.

Either way, you will have fun.  :-)

Good luck.

Tom Tkacik
tkacik@adtaz.sps.mot.com