Suspension Voodoo

[rsportvolvo]

The suspension is only a means to keep the tires happy. Learn to read tires and you'll be steps ahead of the competition.

Set camber based on tire temps across the tread
Toe is for tracking and turn-in (toe-out front, toe-in rear generally)
Caster is suspension layout specific. Struts require more caster to work (emulate BMW & Porsche if you have struts).

Depending on your technical background and desire to play with numbers you can read up on suspension design via Milliken's, Rowley's, Puhn's, and Smith's books.

One caveat to Greg's comment on dampers & springs. A damper only works when it's moving. If you are sprung as stiff as a go-kart then dampers really don't matter that much.