UK vs. US alignment specs

JDMHonda · 06-19-2009, 10:07 AM

Hey guys. I need an alignment and i was wondering if i should go with the stock, normal alignment like in the manual or the UK specs. Whats the difference. My car is a daily driver and my daily commute is about 10 miles round trip. Once every week i take it out on mountain twisty roads and like to enjoy it. Any body with the UK specs wanna tell me about how it feels different if at all? I have an AP2 if anyone cares.

Java Junky · 06-19-2009, 10:14 AM

Nobody carez.

(Only kiddin' JD)
Didn't we just (very recently) have'a thread onn'iss?
Yuh might jus' wanna take'a gander 'cause I'm preddy sure it covered everythin' yer askin'bout.

"Correct alignment on'n S2k".
You'll find it on'a third floor with linenz, the haberdashery'n suspension.

D1sclaimer · 06-19-2009, 10:56 AM

If you're taking it fast or auto-x'ing, you'll probably want UK specs.

I believe gomarlins 3 uses the UK specs. I bet he'll chime in to help you.

gomarlins3 · 06-19-2009, 11:07 AM

I prefer the UK specs, but mine is not a DD and tire wear does not concern me on this car. I believe the UK specs will cause more wear on the inside of the rear tires.

turbosix · 06-19-2009, 11:43 AM

uk has more toe in the rear i believe, which makes the car a bit more stable at the expense of increased tire wear.

JDMHonda · 06-19-2009, 02:39 PM

Is tire wear MUCH faster?

turbosix · 06-19-2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMHonda

Is tire wear MUCH faster?

i dunno honestly, i have a custom alignment done by a miata guru

chazdawg35 · 06-19-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMHonda

Is tire wear MUCH faster?

Dude I told you that I'm running U.K. spec. Wear in the tires depends on the tread wear life of the tire. But you will see wear on the in side.

mlc · 06-19-2009, 09:58 PM

The UK spec alignment was really started for the early AP1 to set the rear of the car a little more because the Brits were bit%hing about the twitchy rear end. I have a MY00 which has the most extreme suspension setup, larger rear bar and all. It was setup to drive it with your ass and the gas pedal. I have two hands on the wheel, one making the turn and one ready to counter-streer. I have the UK spec alignment in the car and really like it. I dont know how it affects an AP2. The suspension was revised and "improved" as the years went on.

Kevin

JDMHonda · 06-20-2009, 09:36 AM

Aright mlc, i think thats the best answer ive heard so far. Ill just stick to the stock specs. Thanks.

06-19-2009, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 465	UK vs. US alignment specs Hey guys. I need an alignment and i was wondering if i should go with the stock, normal alignment like in the manual or the UK specs. Whats the difference. My car is a daily driver and my daily commute is about 10 miles round trip. Once every week i take it out on mountain twisty roads and like to enjoy it. Any body with the UK specs wanna tell me about how it feels different if at all? I have an AP2 if anyone cares. __________________

06-19-2009, 10:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,402	Nobody carez. (Only kiddin' JD) Didn't we just (very recently) have'a thread onn'iss? Yuh might jus' wanna take'a gander 'cause I'm preddy sure it covered everythin' yer askin'bout. "Correct alignment on'n S2k". You'll find it on'a third floor with linenz, the haberdashery'n suspension. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room. Last edited by Java Junky; 06-19-2009 at 10:18 AM.

06-19-2009, 11:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,693	I prefer the UK specs, but mine is not a DD and tire wear does not concern me on this car. I believe the UK specs will cause more wear on the inside of the rear tires. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

06-19-2009, 11:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
turbosix S2000.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 2,486	uk has more toe in the rear i believe, which makes the car a bit more stable at the expense of increased tire wear. __________________ turbosix.net 1984 buick regal t-type . 2003 gpw s2000 Are you lacking coverage for your prescriptions? Click HERE to print a free discount pharmacy card! Save 10-60% on most medications at 60,000 pharmacies nationwide at no cost to you.

06-19-2009, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 465	Is tire wear MUCH faster? __________________

06-19-2009, 09:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
mlc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 324	The UK spec alignment was really started for the early AP1 to set the rear of the car a little more because the Brits were bit%hing about the twitchy rear end. I have a MY00 which has the most extreme suspension setup, larger rear bar and all. It was setup to drive it with your ass and the gas pedal. I have two hands on the wheel, one making the turn and one ready to counter-streer. I have the UK spec alignment in the car and really like it. I dont know how it affects an AP2. The suspension was revised and "improved" as the years went on. Kevin

06-20-2009, 09:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
JDMHonda Suzuka FTW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 465	Aright mlc, i think thats the best answer ive heard so far. Ill just stick to the stock specs. Thanks. __________________

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