Miata Mailing List: June 1998, Message #118

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In a message dated 98-06-05 08:46:02 EDT, SGT2@chrysler.com writes:

<< Without any '99 specific input, I'll probably start with
 the 'Miq' settings.  Unfortunately I don't have a copy
 of Miq's recommendations. Can someone send
 them to me, or at least point the way to find them?
  >>

Here you go:

    MIQ SPECS
   
    FRONT

    Caster +4.7 to +5.5 (what ever the maximum attained is)
    Camber -0.6 to -0.8 (this number varies with the caster)
    Toe 1/16" ; per side, or 1/8"; total toe out

    REAR

    Caster not applicable, there is no adjustment possible
    Camber -1.1
    Toe 1/16"; per side, or 1/8"; total toe in or zero

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    Factory recommended alignment (for comparison)

    FRONT

    Caster +4.43 +/- 0.75
    Camber -0.4 +/- 0.75
    Toe 1/8; +/- 1/8

    REAR

    Caster not applicable, there is no adjustment possible
    Camber -0.72 +/- 0.5
    Toe 1/8"; +/- 1/8";


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