Notices
996 GT2/GT3 Forum 1999-2005
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

GT3 Kussmaul Settings

Old 09-29-2006, 06:07 AM
  #1  
tsantos
3rd Gear
Thread Starter
 
tsantos's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Question GT3 Kussmaul Settings

Hi

Can anybody tell me if these settings (Kussmaul settings for Mk2 GT3) are also valid for the Mk1? If not anyone has Kussmaul and Factory settings for a Mk1 GT3?

Thanks!

Tiago

Front axle:
Camber: -2.5º
Max camber difference, left/right: 5'

Toe total: +5'
Toe difference at 20° lock: -1°20' +/- 30'

Caster: 8° +/- 30'
Max caster difference, left/right: 30'

Front height: 115mm
Swaybar – 1 from hard

Rear axle:
Toe total: 35’ +/- 2'
Max toe difference, left/right: 5'

Camber: -2.3° +/- 5'
Max camber difference, left/right: 10'

Rear height: 128mm
Swaybar – 1 from hard
Old 09-29-2006, 06:28 AM
  #2  
Bob Rouleau

Still plays with cars.
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
Bob Rouleau's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Montreal
Posts: 15,078
Received 255 Likes on 119 Posts
Default

those are the setting Kussmaul gave me.
Old 09-29-2006, 10:22 AM
  #3  
tsantos
3rd Gear
Thread Starter
 
tsantos's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thumbs up

Thanks! I'll try these..
Old 09-29-2006, 03:01 PM
  #4  
TonyN
Addict
Rennlist Member

 
TonyN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Chicago NW suburbs
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Bob Rouleau
those are the setting Kussmaul gave me.
Bob,
But did Roland not give you MK2 settings. Are these setting valid for a MK1 as well(tsantos question) ?
Old 10-02-2006, 07:13 PM
  #5  
Bob Rouleau

Still plays with cars.
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
Bob Rouleau's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Montreal
Posts: 15,078
Received 255 Likes on 119 Posts
Default

Arrgh you are correct. The settings above are for the MK2 GT3. I have no experience with them on a MK1 but «i see no reason why they would be bad either.
Old 10-02-2006, 08:45 PM
  #6  
0396
Addict
Rennlist Member

 
0396's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 403
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Bob,

Can one use the same settings for an 03 GT2?


Thank you!
Old 10-02-2006, 10:23 PM
  #7  
Moogle
Race Car
 
Moogle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 4,451
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by 0396
Bob,

Can one use the same settings for an 03 GT2?


Thank you!
I don't think so.
Old 10-03-2006, 12:02 AM
  #8  
Bob Rouleau

Still plays with cars.
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
Bob Rouleau's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Montreal
Posts: 15,078
Received 255 Likes on 119 Posts
Default

0396

Yes they work well on the GT2. I used them on my 2002 GT2 and liked them. Sorry moogle but them's the facts.

Best,
Old 10-03-2006, 12:10 AM
  #9  
supercup
Addict
Rennlist Member
 
supercup's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: S. California
Posts: 1,894
Received 79 Likes on 47 Posts
Default

Those are very similar to what I ran on my 2003 GT2 with stock suspension. Only difference was I ran -2.4D neg. camber in the rear.

JCM
Old 10-03-2006, 10:14 AM
  #10  
0396
Addict
Rennlist Member

 
0396's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 403
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Bob,

Thank you !
Old 10-03-2006, 04:22 PM
  #11  
HooliganX
Racer
 
HooliganX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 270
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Are you guys using these settings on track-only cars? How would they do on a GT3 that is driven on street and track?

My current alignment was a compromise suggested by the local shop. I feel like I'm leaving a lot of track potential on the table with it. But I do use the car as a daily driver 50% or the time.

I want to try a new setup.
Old 10-03-2006, 10:28 PM
  #12  
Bob Rouleau

Still plays with cars.
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
Bob Rouleau's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Montreal
Posts: 15,078
Received 255 Likes on 119 Posts
Default

Hooligan - the alignment above works fine on the street if you can accept the fact that your tires will wear out on the inside edge if you do a lot of street (straight line) driving.

If you use less camber you will wear out the outside edge on the track. Take your pick based on where you wear out your tires. Sadly, everything has side effects.
Old 10-03-2006, 11:05 PM
  #13  
DavidNR
Rennlist Member
 
DavidNR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,431
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Hooligan,

Bob is totally correct.

I have been running the Kussumaul settings for a year and a half. You WILL wear out the inside of the rear tires within 4k miles on the street. But the grip I get on the stock PS2 is so much fun... Everything is a compromise and has its price.
Old 10-03-2006, 11:55 PM
  #14  
Holger B
Race Car
 
Holger B's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: SF
Posts: 3,943
Received 87 Likes on 34 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by DavidNR
I have been running the Kussumaul settings for a year and a half. You WILL wear out the inside of the rear tires within 4k miles on the street. But the grip I get on the stock PS2 is so much fun... Everything is a compromise and has its price.
Are you using r-compounds at the track?

That alignment is too aggressive for PS2's IMO.
Old 10-03-2006, 11:57 PM
  #15  
cosmos
Rennlist Member
 
cosmos's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Between rock and hard place
Posts: 3,572
Received 997 Likes on 556 Posts
Default

Way agressive for PS2's.

You can take the camber down by at least +.5 for the street.

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: GT3 Kussmaul Settings



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 06:42 PM.