Strut positionning

[323driver]

When installing the front struts, the mounting plate can be rotated for different camber caster angles. In the FSM, there are 3 positions that are shown with the associated camber and caster degrees. But it doesn't show the camber and caster angles for the basic position, where the direction indicator is facing the engine. In that position, caster and camber are both 0 deg or no?

Thanks

[Jho]

Maybe this thread will help: http://www.wihandyman.com/forum/show...ghlight=mounts

[FE3-323]

[323driver]

Well, i remember this thread but it still didn't answer my question. In the stock position, i.e. notches or rubber pieces facing the engine, what are the camber and caster degree minutes? 0' and 0' or something else.

If you put the notch towards the fender, you get positive camber (not good unless have lowering springs) and 0 caster (not what I want).

I was thinking putting it in position A to get more caster for better straight line handling and a bit of positive camber to compensate for the old sagging springs.

Any thaughts?

[Jho]

You should replace your old sagging springs with some lowering springs if you want to improve your handling.

[escortkid]

agree honestly you best handling will come with between 1 and 2 egress negative camber

[323driver]

I left them in the standard position, i'm guessing it's the best position for dd; There must be a reason why Mazda did them like that.