[Vwdiesel] bought a civic

[Val Christian]

>    I always thought the reason for high caster was for quick return-to-
> center on the steering wheel, mostly.  If you could get a little more 
> negative camber in the thing it'd do much better on ice and stability.  

Loren,

The camber is already just slightly negative.  I can probably get a little
more out of it, by adjusting the subframe.  I might try that this summer.
I doubt there's enough ability to get more than another half a degree.
Also, changing the camber will cause the caster to change as well.

I thought I heard that part of the caster strategy was to induce a little
oversteer at off center wheel positions.

On the old Rabbits and Jetta, I set up the front end for 0 to slightly
negative camber, and 0 toe.  Since I spend much time on interstates,
I don't put in road crown compensation.  

The 03 camber is 0 with the wheels not pressed.  Straight ahead camber
is -30' +/- 30'.  Mine are -27'L and -28'R.  

Val