How much front castor is considered appropriate or ball park for a vintage Formula Ford????
After driving my newly finished F2 car, the stteering and handling was phenominal compared to my FF - Same manufacturers. The F2 car has had the castor taken out by lengthening the front and shortening the front upper a arm rod ends. Until I drove the new car, I never realized how hard the Ford steering was. Maybe we should all drive each others' cars to learn more.......
My Ford has these rod ends at equal length. When I was a beginner quite a few years ago, I had the initial set up checked by a prep shop and I was told that the Ford had 8 degrees neg. castor, which I was told was a lot. This car has always been hard to steer, and I am now wondering if that is way too much and that easier steering is just a few adjustments away???? I always thought that symmetrical was best. I'm wondering if I should change the rod ends to try to dial some of it out??? Anybody have a thought on the "proper " amount of castor to run???
The bottom a arm rod ends are both screwed all the way in.
Any input or ideas on the subject appreciated.
Thanks, Scott