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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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Had new PFADT bushings installed on all corners... Car seems to be much more precise ..... how do the alignment specs look ??

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Looks like a good starting point, although I've never been a fan of toe out in the rear. I ususally run about 1/8" toe in in rear with a little toe out in the front.
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Track car or daily driver?
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Once a week / 5-6 times a year track / maybe 8k a year total
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Took a spirited drive today and car feels darn good
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Looks like a good starting point, although I've never been a fan of toe out in the rear. I ususally run about 1/8" toe in in rear with a little toe out in the front.
On Vettes the rear tires tend to toe out under load so I start mine about 3/16 toe in.
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