Camber, how much do you run?

[nos2]

In a N tire equipped FR drift car, how much camber do you usually run front and rear. I'm trying to improve my setup on some of my cars, and I usually run the front camber between 2-2.8 in front, and leave it stock in the rear. Does anyone run similar camber? If not, how much do you usually run.

 

[sucahyo]

It really depend on the car, different car = different camber. Weight distribution seems to be modeled correctly in GT4.

My camber tuning for drift = front and rear slide sideways at the same amount.

 

[nos2]

So you use same amount of camber front and rear? That's interesting, I'll try it out.

 

[throttlehappy]

i normally go 3 at the front, 1 or 2 at the back

 

[sucahyo]

not exactly, I use camber the same way I use BBC, if front part refuse to slide along the rear, I increase the front camber until it goes sideways evenly

If the car tend to staighten up when drifting I increase rear camber
if the car tend to spin when drifting I increase front camber

 

[pzygho_freak]

I usually go for highening the front and getting the rear closer to zero.

 

[Gen.]

Usually 2 in the front and 2.5 in the rear.

Give or take 0.2 depending on the car.

 

[Funkshen]

I personally run both front and rear around 2.0... Give or Take.

I find a car like... The Supra for example, seems to have a tendency to slide its rear out without much application of throttle. In this situation its obvious you want more tyre to the road, so less camber on the rear is needed.

Depends on every car, But for me camber doesn't make or break a set-up, only gives me slight advantages, disadvantages.

 

[intelectualism]

I tend to like driving the Nissan "s" chassis cars (probobly because I'm an owner of one). My camber in the game is the same as IRL, -3.0 front -1.0~1.5 rear

 

[nos2]

Thanks for the info everyone, keep them coming.

I tend to like driving the Nissan "s" chassis cars (probobly because I'm an owner of one). My camber in the game is the same as IRL, -3.0 front -1.0~1.5 rear

How close does the car handle compared to your car irl? What spring rate do you run irl and in game? Thanks.

 

[Fat Boy Drifter]

I usually run 4.5 in front and 2.0 in the back on every drift car I have.

 

[Shadow Drifter]

Well, there is one thing that we all should remember when calibrating our camber settings. How well does the car handle while gripping? If you have a car that tends to turn in well and can handle a relatively decent amount of "over correction" then there is really no point of camber "correction" or adjustment.

However, if you have cars that are understeer heavy (such as the S13s, FC's and AE86s)a slight camber correction may be understandable. Conversely, cars that oversteer without much effort (as the above mentioned Supra or the 300ZX or S14) then camber, as far as drift input, shouldn't really be something that worries you.

Camber is one of those coup-de-gras modifications that you really shouldn't worry about in any car. I mean, since it's a game and these types of adjustments are easily adjustable and readily available, then I'd say experiment and play with what works best for you. But I'm positive that if you run stock camber, you'll be able to drift just fine in the game or in real life.

-Dave

 

[Swift]

Well, there is one thing that we all should remember when calibrating our camber settings. How well does the car handle while gripping? If you have a car that tends to turn in well and can handle a relatively decent amount of "over correction" then there is really no point of camber "correction" or adjustment.

However, if you have cars that are understeer heavy (such as the S13s, FC's and AE86s)a slight camber correction may be understandable. Conversely, cars that oversteer without much effort (as the above mentioned Supra or the 300ZX or S14) then camber, as far as drift input, shouldn't really be something that worries you.

Camber is one of those coup-de-gras modifications that you really shouldn't worry about in any car. I mean, since it's a game and these types of adjustments are easily adjustable and readily available, then I'd say experiment and play with what works best for you. But I'm positive that if you run stock camber, you'll be able to drift just fine in the game or in real life.

-Dave

That's about it right there.

The key is to understand your style. Then you can tune your car accordingly. If you just take someone else's settings and then have issues and try to change your style, that's frustrating. So, start with stock and see how things go. From there you can fine tune camber and possibly toe(but I NEVER mess with that) to suit your style. Hence, you have more fun

 

[TRi]

Camber is one of those coup-de-gras modifications that you really shouldn't worry about in any car. I mean, since it's a game and these types of adjustments are easily adjustable and readily available, then I'd say experiment and play with what works best for you. But I'm positive that if you run stock camber, you'll be able to drift just fine in the game or in real life.

-Dave

good point to an extent. camber can make a difference, but is not necessarily necessary. i usually just set it on how i feel that day. stock or lots or medium works for me. generaly i'll set it around 2-3 up front and 1-2 in back.

 

[intelectualism]

Thanks for the info everyone, keep them coming.



How close does the car handle compared to your car irl? What spring rate do you run irl and in game? Thanks.

I havn't sat down and compared the game to real life.. but yeah, I set the spring rate to your normal off the shelf coilvoer spring rate.. hahah 8kg/6kg

 

[Thotozam AZ-1]

My average settings are Front: 2-2.5 / Rear 0-1
Those are my normals, of course with odd cars like the Falken Skyline, NSX LM Road Car, and others, anything goes....

 

[xsquizet-drifte]

i go 3 in front 2 in back

 

[nos2]

Thanks for the replies. To me, camber is a essential part of tuning. Just like spring rate, toe, and sway bars. I see that most people use 0-3 camber, that's about the same degree I usually run, so I guess my settings are on the right track.

 

[Shadow Drifter]

Thanks for the replies. To me, camber is a essential part of tuning. Just like spring rate, toe, and sway bars. I see that most people use 0-3 camber, that's about the same degree I usually run, so I guess my settings are on the right track.

Excellent, that's absolutely what you want to be running, IF, you decide to run camber at all. Just remember my friend; Camber is like the parsely on a fine dish: You have everything you need already, but if you actually do need that finishing touch, do so in a way that's applicable towards your driving style and settings.

Also, remember that every car you are going to run is pretty much going to require differeing camber settings, even when you have "similar" cars with "similar" settings, you will notice that every tenth of a degree will make a difference in your vehicles personality and behavior.

Hope that helps...

Take care and always have fun,
-Dave