Thread: Ideal Rake?
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      01-01-2013, 07:46 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by kcdedric View Post
I just finished installing my new TCK setup today and will be taking it to the shop in a few days for alignment and corner balancing.

I've searched a fair bit on the topic, but I can't seem to find a solid answer. It would make sense that our cars would benefit from having front rake (to reduce understeer), but how much is ideal? If it makes any difference, I'd like to lower the car about 1-1.25" from stock.
I just worked with James Clay from Bimmerworld in setting up my Z4 MC and he suggested running 1/4" - 3/8" rake. I have mine at 1/4" right now and I am running a Motion Control Systems 2 way suspension. With staggered setup running rake helps and a lot of race car run rake from the research I have seen. Especially GT type cars.
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