Set up help

[nomis]

Would anyone be able to help me set up a 1988 Van Diemen RF88 FF with the wide track front suspension ??
The car has been completely stripped and refurbished so this is a clean slate
I have the original set up sheet as pictured, which I have followed, however I am unsure in what order to set the spring preload, ride height, droop, then of course caster camber and toe
I don't really know what droop is either
I am not familiar with the push rod front or rocker rear
Seems to me the rocker rear is a no brainer however the front has me confused to say the least

Any suggestions would be a great help

[nomis]

Those are crap scans
I can email those who are interested the files
thanks

[Hawke]

Nomis,

I'd suggest that you join the Australian Facebook Group "Classic FF1600". There are many on that site who have similar cars, and could show you how to do it.

[Pop Chevy]

I can give some general free advice , take it for what it's worth. But I think I can "steer" you in the right direction.
Shock preload- I don't believe in it. I set my shocks to take up all slack in the spring perches and leave it. If you need preload then you need a stiffer spring.
Ride height is the 1st thing to set after you have the shocks on. Bounce the car and put drivers weight in it.
Droop- don't bother till you get really good with the car and are after a few more tenths. You might not have to even mess with it.
Adjust the ride hgt with the push rods- the same when you scale the car.
Caster- I like to check 1st - use enough to make the car stable at speed not so much that your arms turn to rubber after a few laps. 4 to 6 degs ?
Camber - I am constantly messing with but I am running radials, approx. 2 degs front 1 deg rear. Use a tire temp gauge !!
Toe -set last out in front -in in rear 1/8" is good starting point.
Most important ---Have FUN !!! That's my 2 cents. Pops