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Recently had my front SPL control arms adjusted. Camber is now - 1.9 Caster is 6.4 up from 5.6° This has significantly increased the steering weight and responsiveness. It feels

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Recently had my front SPL control arms adjusted.
Camber is now - 1.9
Caster is 6.4 up from 5.6°

This has significantly increased the steering weight and responsiveness.

It feels like there's less power steering now. But great feedback!
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Yes increase caster will result in increase steering effort needed. But increasing caster increases dynamic camber.

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Recently had my front SPL control arms adjusted.
Camber is now - 1.9
Caster is 6.4 up from 5.6°

This has significantly increased the steering weight and responsiveness.

It feels like there's less power steering now. But great feedback!
Most German RWD cars got Caster,Mazda 6 is another one,but FWD,yes,Caster will be nice..
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