Superstrut wheel alignment specs for Celica

[eddiewould]

Hey, would a superstrut Celica have different front end alignment specs to a normal Celica? if so where could I find these specs?

Because the SS model is fairly rare, it may be the case that wheel alignment places have been aligning my car to the wrong specs, hence why my steering is really heavy even right after getting an alignment.

[Mr Revhead]

i think youll find that theres very little scope for adjustment in them....

what tire pressures do you run?

[eddiewould]

I've tried pretty much everything fromi 28psi to 38psi
I've had both the front struts (superstrut) replaced just recently at a cost of $1800... Rutherford and Bond toyota seemed to think it would fix the problem, it didn't.

[Mr Revhead]

well id definitly run the higher end of those pressures.

well i dont know what your problem is, but i doubt it lies in alignment, be hard to get the caster adjustment needed to make it harder to turn....

also what do you mean by heavy? under what conditions? parking? open road? etc etc

[eddiewould]

parking especially, but also around town - its okay on the motorway because you don't really need to turn that much. But you really notice it when parking the car, taking it in out of garage etc.

[Mr Revhead]

id go look for another one and see if its the same, maybe thats just how they are. has it alwasy done it? or just started?

[eddiewould]

always done it since i got it a year ago.

Well compared to my mates celica which is the previous model, the steering is heavy as @#$@... it would surprise me if they'd made it heavier rather than lighter... but I guess I should drive one of exactly the same model just to be sure.

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[THA SHZ]

Wot model celica is it ? and wot do u mean by heavy as warwick asked ?

[eddiewould]

1994 SSII (ST202 w/3SGE) Celica Superstrut, LSD.

Its heavy as in there is more than the expected effort to turn the wheel. I always have to use two hands. It is especially noticible at lower speeds eg parking.

I have done the following to try and fix the problem with no success:

Flushed power steering pump, new fluid. PS belt inspected. PS system all-ok.
Replaced front suspension (shocks) + bushes, top hats, etc, and alignment.
Experimented with different tyre pressure settings.

Not sure what else there is to check really. I don't get any squeels or noises from the power steering system and the shop that did the flush says its all ok. Tyre wear isn't abnormal - although a bit more wear on the outside edge of the tyres than I'd like. Tyres are 4 of the same - Firestone Directionals, 215/40's.

[Mr Revhead]

really does sound to me that thats just they way the car is.... especially if its been looked at by a mechanic, did any of them say its was abnormally heavy?

as a matter of interest, what else are you used to driving?

[GT4 20]

Maybe the steering rack is worn? Either that or you need a gym membership
Gary

[THA SHZ]

ok alignment specs for ur car are as follows and yes these r for a super strut suspension celica st202
FRONT:
left camber : - 0.17 degrees / tolerance 0.75 degrees
right camber : - 0.17 degrees / tolerance 0.75 degrees
cross camber : 0.50 degrees tolerance
caster : 2.58 degrees / tolerance 0.75 degrees
cross caster : 0.50 degrees tolerance
Total toe : 2.00 mm / tolerance 2.00 mm

REAR:
camber : - 1.08 degrees / tolerance 0.75 degrees
total toe : 3.00 mm / tolerance 2.00 mm

hope this helps any other qs let me know and if u wana post up ur specs than i may be able to help from there .
Pete.

[ChaosAD]

3mm toe out at the rear! that bitch must be tailey as $&#$%.
I had 2mm toe out on my fx and it handled mint on flat roads but when fanging it down uneven roads (almost all nz's roads) the weight transferring from side to side at the back made it VERY 'lively'

[THA SHZ]

3mm toe out at the rear! that bitch must be tailey as $&#$%.
I had 2mm toe out on my fx and it handled mint on flat roads but when fanging it down uneven roads (almost all nz's roads) the weight transferring from side to side at the back made it VERY 'lively'

Um thats total toe dude so its actually 1.5 mm a side and possitive toe is toe in not out dude
And in ur fx u wood have had 2mm total toe in and it compensates because in the fx u actually run - 0.50 degrees camber .

[ChaosAD]

Yea, I realized it was total toe. I had 1mm a side toe OUT. Might have even been 1.5mm.
1.5 deg camber at front and 1 deg rear.
Works well on flat roads (tracks) as you dont need to turn the front wheels as much. But on our roads the ass end just wont stay put.
http://www.whiteline.com.au/docs/articles/AS_susp_01_0202.pdf
http://www.whiteline.com.au/docs/articles/AS_susp_01_0202.pdf
http://www.whiteline.com.au/articles/RH41_CorollaTwinCam_a.htm