User Manual - Hoerr Racing Products
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1. Tech Note It is helpful to put a temporary witness mark on the steering wheel hub to the steering column with tape so you always return to the same angle of reference Also zeroing the car is not necessary because you are only interested in the difference in the camber in the two positions JM TI IME 1 1 17 What is Camber The inclination of the wheels from true vertical is commonly referred to as Camber read as either positive or negative Positive Camber As viewed from the rear the tops of the tires are further apart than the bottom very uncommon Negative Camber As viewed from the rear tops of the tires are closer together than the bottom very common Measuring Camber 1 Hold the SmartCamber tool against the wheel which you are planning on measuring at the twelve and six o clock position Adjust the sliding long standoff so it touches the wheel face near the edges if the wheel has a curved face at the top of the wheel put a piece of racer s tape with a dot on it so you will always measure from the same location Be sure the frame itself is not touching the tire Tech Tip Small pieces of Racer s tape placed where the pins contact the wheel will help protect the wheel finish One of our customers suggested carburetor vacuum plugs a great idea Note As with any tool2. ONGFF d se ren HOLD STE If CAL ALL is displayed 1 This means that the tool is out of calibration 2 Calibration must be done as explained in Module Calibration for Use Without Frame page 12 and 13 13 dl
3. Digital Inclinometer SMARTRAGING PRODUCTS ON OFF Calibrate IN FT HOLD SMARTCAMBER Controls 1 ON OFF If left idle for 6 minutes the SmartCamber tool will automatically shut off HOLD Push to freeze and unfreeze display readings LISTEN amp LEVEL AUDIO 2 Push to activate and de activate the beeper Beeper will sound at level and plumb CALIBRATE see Calibration procedures in ft Push to change the display units Degrees P Slope 90 Pitch in ft Pitch readings are in 1 8 in ft increments Plus and minus signs indicate when the pitch is slightly more or slightly less than the pitch shown inr the diapliy 2 JH Note The IN FT button 5 can be used even when the display is in HOLD This feature is a convenient way to convert angles from one unit to another 6 UP DOWN ARROWS Left and right indicators point toward level or plumb whichever is closer Indicators get shorter as the SmartCamber tool gets closer to level or plumb 90 7 LOW BATTERY Low 9V battery indicator Replace battery as soon as possible Battery life is typically 100 hours 8 DIGITAL DISPLAY Display readout of current measurement 9 LISTEN amp LEVEL AUDIO 9 10 IN FT MODES Indicates measurement mode Degrees Slope 96 Pitch in ft Note Display reads right side up when the SmartCamber tool is upside down 3 Un A W IN dl
4. JM TI dee Preparing the SmartCamber Tool Squaring the Frame Fig 2 3 and 4 Squaring the tool is a procedure to adjust the bottom feet to be square to the long standoffs If the tool should happen to be mishandled it should be re checked A window works well as vertical surface 1 Turn the SmartCamber tool 2 Horizontal short feet adjust fig 2 Place the SmartCamber tool on a flat smooth surface up to 7 from level Wait 10 seconds Push and hold the CALIBRATE button CAL1 will appear and then a flashing number 3 Rotate the SmartCamber tool end for end fig 2 Push and hold the CALIBRATE button CAL2 will appear and then a number 4 Plumb short feet adjust fig 3 Place the SmartCamber tool against a window with long feet up Wait 10 seconds Push and hold the CALIBRATE button CALI will appear and then a flashing number 5 Move the SmartCamber tool to the other side of the window Wait 10 seconds Push and hold the CALIBRATE button CAL2 will appear and then a number 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 with the long feet down fig 4 Now the SmartCamber tool is calibrated for plumb Turn the SmartCamber tool 8 Put the SmartCamber tool up against window on it s long feet fig 5 Press and hold CALIBRATE while pressing the button CAL2 will appear and then the number 0 9 Now put the SmartCamber tool up against window on its short feet Adjust the short feet until tool reads 90 Your f
5. and then a number 5 Repeat steps 4 and 5 with long feet down fig 4 Now the SmartCamber tool is calibrated for plumb 6 Turn SmartCamber tool 7 Put the SmartCamber tool on your non level surface on it s short feet Wait 10 seconds Press and hold the buttonwhile still pressing the CAL button press and hold the button CAL2 will appear and then the number 0 this is called zero adjust Your tool is now ready to be used on a non level surface You must do this step for each wheel To set horizon for Fig 2 Squaring frame RN Adjust short feet to achieve 90 reading Be sure you are in the degree mode not percent or inches foot mode 5 dl JM TI dee What is Caster The caster angle is the inclination of the imaginary line the spindle pivots around Typically tipped towards the rear of the car The caster angle creates forces that result in the following First they the forces return the wheels to the center steer position after a turn is made Second they make the vehicle track straighter and more predictable Third they increase or decrease the camber gain of the wheel as it turns to help maximize the traction potential
6. are proud of the fact that our SmartCamber tool is used by some of the fastest car owners in the business In addition some of the largest automakers in the world have purchased our tool to teach alignment techniques in their technical training programs If at any time you have a question or suggestion please do not hesitate to call Thank you e Ce Craig Watkins Please be sure to see the optional parts available to you later in this booklet on page 11 Overview The SmartCamber tool was designed to maximize its measuring potential over a wide variety of wheel tire combinations Utilizing repeatable digital technology the tool allows accurate measuring regardless of where the vehicle is or what angled surface it is on There is no misinterpretation with this tool because there are no bubbles or lines to subjectively read The SmartCamber tool takes all of the guess work out of camber and caster measuring Since there are nearly an infinite number of wheel and tire combinations it was necessary to design a tool that would be quick and easy to use The number one design premise was to allow camber and caster to be measured almost anywhere without removing hub caps lug nuts or jacking the car off of the ground Though it is basic in concept the results are excellent One fixed and one adjustable standoff allows the owner to use the tool on almost any vehicle For toe adjusting please see our website for our new SmartS
7. JM TI dee SMARTCAMBER Owner s Manual dl Adjustable long standoff SMARTCAMBER Long standoff Contents Welcome ciali ica erano OVEIVIEW soin aaa Battery Installation alieni nare i Optional Hands Free Adapter ceeeeeeeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeees SmartTool Digital Inclinometer esee Preparing the SmartCamber Tool esee Squaring Your SmartCamber Tool see Level Surface Setup ice risale lena Non Level Surface Setup Zero Adjust esses What Is Caster enean tere er aa Measuring Caster sete tried rede Hehe osi lari Whats Cambert ee ete bar teretes ei er a HR Fea Measuring Camb er 3 cede ed lata iusnset rb cio Spc HERI EN Non Level Surface Alignment seen Level Surface Alignment iiit ertet aaa eo Fe rei His Japs and Suggestions iit eere Rer DRE EE eret EP Ere eps Optons P Module Calibration for Use Without Frame eene JM TI dee Welcome Thank you for your purchase of our SmartCamber tool You are now the owner of what we believe is the best portable camber and caster measuring tool available today Both the occasional user and experienced race car tuner will appreciate the simplicity of the SmartCamber tool and its ability to give fast and accurate results We
8. changes 5 The SmartCamber tool module is very sensitive but not emotional When measuring any angle wait 3 5 seconds for the reading to stabilize 6 Some wheels have more run out than others and give you erroneous camber readings To correct for this error mark the top and bottom of the wheel Measure in that position Spin the wheel half a turn and remeasure Take the average of those two readings and that will be your true wheel angle Optional Parts Besides the Hands Free adapter please note the following 1 Pro 360 module measures full 360 with Alternate Zero setting feature Use part 011021 sells for 226 95 2 Pro 3600 module also measures full 360 with Alternate Zero setting feature It also has a RS 232 serial port connector so it can be attached to a computer Use part 011031 sells for 329 00 3 3 15 Standoffs Use part 011141 sell for 1 62 each See our website at www smartracingproducts com for more information 11 JM TI dee Module Calibration for Use Without Frame Before your SmartCamber module can be used the module new or used must first be calibrated to itself The calibration instructions are also on the back of the module itself Procedure for Level 1 Turn the SmartCamber module ION 2 Place the SmartCamber module on a flat smooth surface table top Wait 10 seconds Push and hold the CALIBRATE button CAL1 will appear and then a flashing number 3 Rota
9. he module Once you have recalibrated the module to true horizon level you simply measure each wheel individually and note its readings You will need three things 10 e A piece of 1 5 square aluminum box tubing or long level that is about 6 wider than the track width of your car mark one side of the tubing with the words Top Center Two 1 sockets or equivalent the idea is to have two round spacers that are the same height Some 12 square smooth floor tiles for shims As mentioned earlier mark the four tire positions on the floor where you plan to do your setups Reset the module to level by following the two step calibration procedures for Level on page 5 fig 2 Roll the car back and put the two sockets or spacers where the front tires would be and lay down the aluminum box tubing with the marked top center up Put the module in the center of the box tubing and note the reading If it reads zero your floor just happens to be parallel to true horizon and you should consider it your lucky day If not shim the side that is low using 12 x 12 linoleum floor tiles they re about 060 thick until the module reads zero Double check it by spinning the module around so the display is facing the other direction it should still read zero Now move the spacers and tubing to where the rear tires would be and repeat the process until the module reads zero Note Mark the floor or a logbook so
10. of the tire Note High caster angles coupled with wide tires can make the steering very heavy and hard to turn Measuring Caster Caster is calculated by measuring the camber angle in two different positions and then putting those measurements into a simple formula To measure caster do the following but be sure to take your time the first few times you do it 1 Start with the left front wheel 2 Place the layout template sheet included on the floor and use chalk or paint for permanent marking to scribe lines that are about a foot longer than the template Then remove the template and connect the lines as on the template 3 Roll the car until the front wheel is on the centerline CL axis and parallel to the X axis 4 Turn the steering wheel until the left front wheel is parallel to the Z axis 5 Use a stiff piece of cardboard approximately 7 x18 as a plane reference template flat sheet metal is better carefully put the plane on the Z axis line and carefully lean the template against the tire If it touches the tire evenly then the wheel is turned 20 6 Measure the camber angle in this position and note 7 Steer the wheel back through the center steer position and parallel to the Y axis Repeat the plane template alignment method 8 Measure the camber angle in this position and note N a Y N20 JM TI dee 9 Calculate the caster angle using one of the following examples No
11. rame is now square 10 The SmartCamber frame is now square Continue to calibrate the tool for use Level Surface Setup Fig 1 1 Turn the SmartCamber tool 2 Put SmartCamber tool up against the window on the long feet Wait 10 seconds Push and hold CALIBRATE button CALI will appear then a flashing number 3 Go to other side of your vertical plane visibly close as possible to the same plane on the other side Wait 10 seconds Press and hold CALIBRATE button CAL2 will appear and then a number This number will read the same on either side of your verticle plane Your tool is now ready to be used on a level surface dl JM TI dee Non Level Surface Setup Zero Adjust Fig 2 3 4 and 5 1 Turn the SmartCamber tool 2 Put the SmartCamber tool on a horizontal surface on it s short feet fig 2 Wait 10 seconds Push and hold the CALIBRATE button CALI will appear and then a flashing number Rotate the tool 180 Push and hold the button CAL2 will appear and then a number You have set the tool to level Note The tool can now be used for leveling the floor 3 Plumb short feet adjust fig 3 and 4 Place the SmartCamber tool against a window with long feet up Wait 10 seconds Push and hold the CALIBRATE button CALI will appear and then a flashing number 4 Move the SmartCamber tool to the other side of the window Wait 10 seconds Push and hold the CALIBRATE button CAL2 will appear
12. te 1 Example No 2 is the most common 2 What you are trying to achieve is camber difference from turning left and right 1 If both measurements are negative then Note Subtract the small number 3 If you cannot turn from the larger number 1 your wheels 20 determine the Equals 2 angle you can turn Multiply 2 by 1 5 3 both wheels Note The wheel has 3 of caster that number and 2 One negative and one positive then use the Add the numbers together 3 multiplication 1 factor below The procedure does not Meer m 4 change however ultiply 4 by 1 5 SARRI The wheel has 6 of caster n 3 If both are positive then TREE Subtract the smaller number 3 20 1 5 from the larger number 1 15 2 0 i 10 3 0 un i 2by1 5 3 Ignore Negative and Positive The wheel ne 3 of caster eee adding qua subtracting 10 Make whatever adjustments are required and remeasure until you have the angle you want 11 Repeat the same steps on the right front wheel 12 Reset the toe can be done with SmartRacing Products SmartStrings Any changes to the caster or camber angles will have changed the toe settings Left arrow up and right arrow down equals Positive Camber t 30 UV ON OFF Calibrate INFT HOLD Left arrow down and right arrow up equals Negative Camber 30 ON OFF gt Calibrate INFT HOLD
13. te the SmartCamber module end for end Wait 10 seconds Push and hold the CALIBRATE button CAL2 will appear and then anumber The SmartTool has now been calibrated for level SMARTRACING _CALI ON OFF Calibrate 0 INFT HOLD ON OFF Calibrate OINFT HOLD SMARTCAMBER JO O Overhead Measuring for Level If you need to read the display upside down you must calibrate the top surface of the angle finder Repeat the steps described above except the SmartCamber module should be upside down 12 dl JM TI dee Procedure for Plumb 1 Turn the SmartCamber module 2 Place the SmartCamber module against a flat vertical smooth surface with the LCD display at the bottom and away from the surface Wait 10 seconds Push and hold the ICALIBRATE button CALI will appear and then a flashing number 3 Rotate the SmartCamber module edge for edge along its long axis i e LCD display is still at the bottom but is now against the flat vertical surface The display should face away from you Wait 10 seconds Push and hold the CALIBRATE button CAL2 will appear and then anumber 4 Repeat the steps above for plumb except with LCD display at the top Now the SmartCamber tool is calibrated for plumb CELT ATELY LETRA nu
14. the more you use it the easier it is to use The SmartCamber tool is no exception JM TI dee Non Level Surface Alignment Chances are the surface that the car is sitting on is not flat or level Even very good concrete floors have small dips and valleys in them You will need three things A piece of 1 5 square aluminum box tubing or long level that is about 6 wider than the track width of your car mark one side of the tubing with the words Top Center Two 1 sockets or equivalent the idea is to have two round spacers that are the same height Some 12 square smooth floor tiles for shims 1 Position the car where it is to be aligned 2 Mark the floor position of each tire with a pen or chalk 3 Push the car back out of the way and put one socket where the center of one tire was and one where the other front tire was 4 Put the aluminum box tube or level with the Top Center marking facing upwards on top of the two sockets 5 Zero Adjust the tool as described earlier page 5 this will need to be done for each side of the car 6 Measure camber Take these tools everywhere you go because even if you are on rough crummy asphalt this method will average out the surface and you will get good accurate camber readings JM TI dee Level Surface Alignment Using this method instead of resetting the tool to zero you level the floor to true horizon and you never reset t
15. tring tool Battery Installation Battery included Remove back cover Attach 9 volt battery to terminals and replace the cover JM TI dee Optional Hands Free Adapter The Hands Free adapter was developed to allow the SmartCamber tool to be attached to the wheel so as suspension adjustments are made the user can then see the changes as they happen Camber angles can be just as easily measured with or without the Hands Free adapter in place the performance of the tool is exactly the same However the tool will have to be recalibrated for one or the other See page 4 Calibrating SmartCamber tool Attaching the Hands Free Adapter Unscrew the lower standoff with the attached aluminum thumb wheel Hook the adapter over the bottom lip of the SmartCamber frame and swing the adapter up against the bottom on the frame Step 1 With the 8 32 screw provided thread and tighten the screw into the Pemnut Step 2 Thread the long standoff into the far ends of the adapter as illustrated The SmartCamber tool will have to be recalibrated if the Hands Free adapter is removed or installed or if the tool is dropped It should be checked periodically for calibration Calibration with the Hands Free adapter is the same as with just two long standoffs except the small knurled screws on the bottom will be in more extreme positions To calibrate follow the same steps on page 4 JM TI dee SmartCamber
16. you know how many tiles to use next time You can then check to see if the floor is level fore and aft by putting the spacers and tubing where the left front and left rear tires would be and check it If itis way off a couple of degrees you should shim accordingly This is really only an issue if you re checking the angle of attack corner weighting or checking the CG position Push the car back into position and measure away Be sure to roll car back and forth after any changes to the camber and re check JM TI dee Tips and Suggestions 1 Keeping a log book for your car is a great idea Noting all important race information and suspension settings and how they have worked in the past is a real time saver The next time you are setting up your car to run at the same track you can reference those past settings and dial them in 2 Sometimes the long standoffs are not long enough for certain fender shapes and configurations We do have longer standoffs available for you to order or we can make a custom length for you See below 3 On many cars there is a location that is level and true to the car This location if found works great for zeroing the module to the plane the vehicle is sitting on This surface needs to run across from the right side to the left side not the length of the car front to rear 4 Practice using your SmartCamber tool the more you use it the faster and easier it will be to make
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