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240fluke · 03-12-2003, 03:55 AM

I have been digging through the archives looking for some answers, but didn't really come across what I was hoping for. With the adjustable TC rods, what kind of caster should I run on my car? Should I max it out or leave it in the middle of the range? It seems from what I have read that the most caster you can get is the best setup you can run. Basically it helps on cornering is what I was getting from this? Is this correct? Is there any other reasons to run high caster?

Also, how should I set up the cross caster? Should I set it so that both caster angles are the same so there is a 0 cross caster or should I set it up with a negative cross caster (to make up for the crown of the road)?

Finally, for Adjustable Rods, I am going to be buying the Battle Version rods. Is there any reason to go with one of the other companies adjustable rods over the Battle Version ones? (East Bear, JIC, Cusco, Tein, etc.)? Are any of these other ones higher quality units? Are they justifiable of the higher price tags? Is there any real difference in these to make them better to have than the Battle Versions?

Tim '95 SE

03-12-2003, 03:55 AM	#1
240fluke Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Ramon, CA Age: 45 Posts: 185 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Caster and Adjustable TC Rods I have been digging through the archives looking for some answers, but didn't really come across what I was hoping for. With the adjustable TC rods, what kind of caster should I run on my car? Should I max it out or leave it in the middle of the range? It seems from what I have read that the most caster you can get is the best setup you can run. Basically it helps on cornering is what I was getting from this? Is this correct? Is there any other reasons to run high caster? Also, how should I set up the cross caster? Should I set it so that both caster angles are the same so there is a 0 cross caster or should I set it up with a negative cross caster (to make up for the crown of the road)? Finally, for Adjustable Rods, I am going to be buying the Battle Version rods. Is there any reason to go with one of the other companies adjustable rods over the Battle Version ones? (East Bear, JIC, Cusco, Tein, etc.)? Are any of these other ones higher quality units? Are they justifiable of the higher price tags? Is there any real difference in these to make them better to have than the Battle Versions? Tim '95 SE Last edited by 240fluke; 03-12-2003 at 03:58 AM..