Best Alignment Settings for Sharper Turn-In & Heavier Steering on Emira?

[luciddaydream]

howdy everyone,

I’m really enjoying my Emira but want to fine-tune the alignment to get sharper turn-in and a heavier steering feel.

From what I’ve been reading, adjustments like front toe-out and more negative camber (within factory limits) might help. Before I take it to my shop, I’d like to hear how best to word the request so they know exactly what i want.

Has anyone tried:

• Switching the front from factory toe-in to zero or slight toe-out?
• Maxing out negative camber up front (around -1.3°)?
• Dialing back rear toe-in from the factory setup?

I’d love to know how you explained these changes to your shop and what the real-world results were — especially in terms of steering weight, response, stability, and daily drivability... thanks

PS: Sorry I am new to the lingo and stuff above. I also have the sport suspension, but the Michelins.

 

[KAR120C]

I've gone to max negative camber and zero toe in front. I like the results. Definitely reduces understeer. Also, I run the tire pressures at 4psi difference front to rear. (26/30 cold). Rears always heat up more and will result in about 5psi difference when hot. Helps the understeer.

I wouldn't go positive toe in front as it will become darty. I also leave rear toe alone. It seems fine with the above changes and I want no possibility that it could ever reach a toe out condition under heavy suspension movement.

 

[OppositeLock]

The suspension makes a huge difference. My car had the non-sport suspension, and on Nitrons, it's a different car. I've also maxed out my negative camber, but the toe settings are stock.