PolarExpress
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Alignment checks that the L-R wheels are facing the right way and consistent with each other in symmetry. Effectively a 2-dimensional check easily done at KwikFit... with appropriate effectiveness.
Geometry normally refers to a 3D check of:
A proper geometry will be setup for the abilities of the driver, the type of tyres used, and the type of roads/circuits the car will be used on. Geo can be the single biggest factor in determining a "good handling" car... it will determine the physical capabilities of the car too. ie, the same car can go faster over the same circuit/road with the same driver with a revised geometry.
Migration info. Legacy thread was 74607
Geometry normally refers to a 3D check of:
- caster (from above, the fore/aft tilt)
[list:IOGSqQIloa]toe (from above, point your toes in/out to get the idea)
[list:IOGSqQIloa]camber (looking from the front/back of the car, the tilt of the wheels)
A proper geometry will be setup for the abilities of the driver, the type of tyres used, and the type of roads/circuits the car will be used on. Geo can be the single biggest factor in determining a "good handling" car... it will determine the physical capabilities of the car too. ie, the same car can go faster over the same circuit/road with the same driver with a revised geometry.
Migration info. Legacy thread was 74607