Carterham 420R kit has arrived!

[Rooster18221]

Yep, looks like MV8 is correct.  Since my SS is much older, I do not have the rubber cover over the tie rod shaft.

[KnifeySpoony]

My recommendation is to follow the direction re: correct number of initial turns on the tie rod end - I did during my build and my toe was almost perfect from the get go. Doing it by eye is VERY difficult, as the angled side panels will mess with your perception of straight. And as you stated, you want the rack centered when the wheels are straight, otherwise you will have a different amount of steering lock left vs right. Turning the tie rod at this point is easy, but will put the rack off center.

[MV8]

The camber setting from the upper ball joint will impact the toe, so you might want to check the instructions on that as well.

If you would like to check your work before driving to an alignment shop, get a digital protractor and mason layout string with two small jack stands.

I use one like this for alignments and driveshaft angle checking:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284864070161?hash=item425338c211:g:-J8AAOSwmS1h4EW5

The string comes in bright colors so it is easier to see. When cutting, tie a knot on each side of where the cut will be then melt the ends with a lighter to prevent unraveling.

I assume they provide alignment specs for toe-in and negative camber. If not, I would set them at 1deg neg camber on the front with 1/8 (0.125") toe-in and leave the rear as-is.

Let me know if you'd like a step by step how-to on the initial alignment.

[Wayne Stambaugh]

On 6/25/2022 at 11:18 PM, Calvink said:

Took delivery of my 420R kit last week. Just under a year from placing the order to getting the kit. Super excited to get started on it. Body is in Aston green and detonator yellow.

 

[Wayne Stambaugh]

I love your paint scheme. When I think of a Seven this is exactly what runs through my mind. You have a wonderful car!