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Advancing timing for more power--- anybody have any advice? More power = more engine wear?

posted by  Don Foster on  Mon Nov 18 13:39 CST 2002
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Theory? What theory? It's practice.



I've driven cars (mine, several of 'em) with toe-out, and they're squirrely, all over the road. Sensitive, oversteer.



When I adjust 'em for zero toe-in/out at rest, they feel like they have zero toe-in/out on the road. The tires show no wear, the handling's true, solid, straight. I've done this for years.



Most everybody recommends a tad of toe-in, like 1/4 degree -- or whatever -- because it makes the car handle very well with a bit of understeer, and does not create significantly more tire wear or fuel consumption. But zero toe-in is very easy to measure at home and rides fine on the road.



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Don Foster (near Cape Cod, MA)






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