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Old 12th April 2012, 10:57 PM
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On a serious note an upright according to the clever people should have zero kingpin inc. and produce zero scrub . that leaves just caster for self centering. Well the first two cant be done easily so the whole thing becomes a compromise. From the notes I have been reading if you require 5 deg. of caster you should have double that figure for kpi. So even if someone makes a special upright it will still be a compromise. To achieve any more adjustable parameters other than camber all that is needed is a fully adjustable top wishbone. There are loads of uprights out there that are suitable that tick enough boxes if you do a bit of research.

Bob

================... KPI ......... caster

Lotus Elise........................ 12° ......... 3.8° caster
Corvette C5, C6................. 8.8° ...... 6.5° caster
Pinto/MustangII/Wilwood... 11°
Ferrari 512BB............... 9 or 13°
ATS AFX Tall..................... 8°
Triumph Spitfire................ 7° ..........4.7° caster
Lotus Seven..................... 9° .......... 5° caster
Mazda Miata................... 11.3° ........ 5° caster
Ferrari F355................... 13.16°
McLaren F1...................... 9° ........... 6° caster ...... 16.25mm scrub

Dont know how much more toblerone I can eat
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