Steeda Boss 302 Handling Pak - worth it?

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Dec 7, 2011 | 12:43 PM

#21

06GT

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Originally Posted by 2012YellowBoss

did not wear the tires one little bit.

You are not going fast enough

Dec 7, 2011 | 01:33 PM

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5 DOT 0

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Originally Posted by 2012YellowBoss

I am not an expert on this but so far the -1.8 has been working well with my NT-05's. It may have something to do with tires that are run not just driving style

Been asking for a lot of advise at the tracks but since I got the pressures correct (or better) they have not worn into the arrows on the sides of the tires. I wanted to change the setting to -2 or more but everyone tells me to leave the camber setting alone (knowledgeable people). This is of course with stock springs.

The Steeda's only go to -1 so that wouldn't work for you.

Dec 7, 2011 | 03:00 PM

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2006mach1

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Originally Posted by 5 DOT 0

The Steeda's only go to -1 so that wouldn't work for you.

I too was hoping they would allow adjustment into the -2's.

Dec 7, 2011 | 03:25 PM

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SteedaGus

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Originally Posted by adam81

Thanks Gus. Is the 1-3 seconds just for the springs?

Yes, there is more potential there through camber adjustment for the overall setup, that is something that is hard to quote especially since most tracks require different set ups.

Dec 7, 2011 | 03:28 PM

#25

SteedaGus

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Originally Posted by 06GT

Get tire temps ASAP with an IR pyrometer when you come off track. You will see then if you need more camber. Ideally, you want Inner, Middle, and Outer readings all within a 10*F range.
But for reference, the Grand-Am teams are running in the -3 range.

This is exactly what you need to do. Tire wear alone is not the best indicator. Tire temps are the best way to tell.

Grand Am teams do indeed run around -3, that is hardcore professional racing, which as I said earlier is the biggest reason you would need more camber adjustment than you get out of our plates.

For most enthusiasts, our adjustment range is more than enough. Its not enough for everyone, but it will work for many people.

Dec 9, 2011 | 01:12 PM

#26

Mike.B

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From: Road Atlanta

With the Steeda Mounts you can get up to -2.4 by slotting the lower mounting hole on the strut... -1.8 without slotting the struts.

Dec 10, 2011 | 02:46 PM

#27

Dig-It Racing

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Is it worth it? Yes - at least the springs are!

Initial impressions are a lot better than I expected. I can't believe how much flatter the LS corners now and nose dive during hard braking is considerably reduced.

I ordered the adjustable panhard bar separately. I probably would have considered ordering the kit but I already had the MM c/c plates.