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***FaLKoN240*** · 11-05-2013, 10:50 AM

I have a 1998 with a KA24DE. Minimal mods. Decent clutch, 3 inch random exhaust, and a K&N intake panel.

My rear set up is 18x9.5 +10 with 225/40 or 225/35

Rear camber is -1.5 with zero toe.

Rear camber is really dependent on where and what you're drifting.

I would consider low camber anything from within OEM spec around -0.8 to -1 to as negative as -2.

"Excessive camber" would be -2 and lower, up to negative 4.5.

Are you new to drifting?

Are you drifting a pretty small course?

Is it a big course (parking lot or skid pad) with long sweeping turns?

If it's a small course, less camber should help. Otherwise on long sweeping turns where you're going to depend on your speed and momentum (not the underpowered motor) to propel you through the turn while sliding, you're going to want to run more camber.

More camber helps you maintain your speed while sliding without having to add extra clutch kicks, it will also help you maintain better tire wear.

At my last event with my current specs, I was actually burning up the OUTSIDES of my tires while drifting because the car would squat and lean so hard on the outsides of the tires.

11-05-2013, 10:50 AM	#3
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,761 Trader Rating: (73)	I have a 1998 with a KA24DE. Minimal mods. Decent clutch, 3 inch random exhaust, and a K&N intake panel. My rear set up is 18x9.5 +10 with 225/40 or 225/35 Rear camber is -1.5 with zero toe. Rear camber is really dependent on where and what you're drifting. I would consider low camber anything from within OEM spec around -0.8 to -1 to as negative as -2. "Excessive camber" would be -2 and lower, up to negative 4.5. Are you new to drifting? Are you drifting a pretty small course? Is it a big course (parking lot or skid pad) with long sweeping turns? If it's a small course, less camber should help. Otherwise on long sweeping turns where you're going to depend on your speed and momentum (not the underpowered motor) to propel you through the turn while sliding, you're going to want to run more camber. More camber helps you maintain your speed while sliding without having to add extra clutch kicks, it will also help you maintain better tire wear. At my last event with my current specs, I was actually burning up the OUTSIDES of my tires while drifting because the car would squat and lean so hard on the outsides of the tires. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.