Geo Setups

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Some standard Geo settings

Geometry Standard S1 & S2 S2 135R 340R Road 340R Track
Ride Height F/R 130/130mm 120/120mm 100/1100mm 100/1100mm
Steering axis inclination 12° 12° 12° 12°
Front Castor +3.8° +3.7° +3.8° +3.8°
Front Camber -0.1° -0.5°  -1.8° 
Front alignment/toe 0.2mm OUT Overall 0 mm 0.2mm OUT overall 0.5mm OUT overall
Rear Camber -1.8° -1.8° -2.0°  -2.7° 
Rear alignment/toe 1.2mm IN Overall 1.2mm IN each side 1.5mm IN each side 2.5mm IN each side
Bump Steer 2.0° to 2.5° toe in

converting from mm to degrees; divide the toe in mm by the wheel rim diameter in mm then ARC SIN the answer


Setting your own geo

Whilst a race prep specialist can charge £200 for a Geo you can DIY Castor, camber and toe settings.

1. To baseline your current setup www.alignmycar.co.uk will find a local place with a Hunter alignment system who will privide a setup sheet showing Castor, camber and toe for £20

If you dont have the service manaual suspension sections refer to http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elise/experience/maintenance/alignment/alignment.html

2. Set the front castor by "counting washers"

3. Set the front and rear camber by adding & removing shims

4. Back to the alignment centre to check your config for another £20 and set your front and rear toe for another £30