Can you check the alignment of a Mazda 5?
If any modifications are made to the “5” suspension, (see below!) such as replacement springs, dampers, bushes, track rod ends etc., alignment can be checked (and can if necessary be adjusted) using simple tools. Mazda tolerances are pretty wide, so getting within spec. is not difficult.
What are the specs of a Mazda MX 5?
Mazda MX 5 Miata (NB) 1.6 Specs. With a fuel consumption of 8.1 litres/100km – 35 mpg UK – 29 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 9.7 seconds, a maximum top speed of 119 mph (191 km/h), a curb weight of 2227 lbs (1010 kgs), the MX 5 Miata (NB) 1.6 has a naturally-aspirated In-line 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor.
What does positive caster do on Mazda MX 5?
Like all modern cars, the MX-5 uses positive caster, which angles the steering axis backwards towards the rear of the car. Positive caster helps the steering to self-center, increasing the weight and feedback felt through the wheel as the car is turned.
Can a Mazda MX-5 be set to toe out?
As the Mazda MX-5’s front and rear axles can both be adjusted for toe, the balance can be adjusted considerably. For sealed tarmac events such as track days, time attack and sprints, the front axle is usually set either to zero or to toe-out which aids turn-in and increases the car’s reaction to steering inputs.
How does wheel alignment work on Mazda MX-5?
A wheel with negative camber has the top of the wheel tilted in towards the body of the car, where a wheel with positive camber has the top of the wheel tilted out. As your MX-5 corners, the majority of the force is applied to the outside tyres. This force is trying to push the tyre underneath the car.
What does total toe mean on Mazda MX-5?
Each wheel is adjusted individually, but is generally referred to as total toe. Toe-in or negative toe means that the front of the wheels are closer together than the rear, and toe-out or positive toe means the front of the wheels are further apart than the rear. A car will want to tun in the direction that a wheel is pointed.
What happens to the suspension on a Mazda MX-5?
Due to the geometry of the Mazda MX-5 NA and NB suspension, camber is increased when the car is lowered. The rear of the car in particular can become camber-limited, meaning camber cannot be reduced enough, reducing the amount of grip available at the rear compared to the front.
Like all modern cars, the MX-5 uses positive caster, which angles the steering axis backwards towards the rear of the car. Positive caster helps the steering to self-center, increasing the weight and feedback felt through the wheel as the car is turned.