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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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hi all, could anybody give me the best suspension alignment numbers (toe/etc) for a C3 with the following characteristics:

SB engine lighter then stock (alu heads/etc)
lightened by about 400 lbs
rear lightweight spring
front transverse spring kit
polybushing all round
HD sways bars front rear
10'' rear bolts
adjustable QA1 all round round shocks
275/60/15 rear and 255/60/15 front rubber

for mainly track days or fast street driving.

thanks a lot/Giu
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by panic
hi all, could anybody give me the best suspension alignment numbers (toe/etc) for a C3 with the following characteristics:

SB engine lighter then stock (alu heads/etc)
lightened by about 400 lbs
rear lightweight spring
front transverse spring kit
polybushing all round
HD sways bars front rear
10'' rear bolts
adjustable QA1 all round round shocks
275/60/15 rear and 255/60/15 front rubber

for mainly track days or fast street driving.

thanks a lot/Giu
http://www.vbandp.com/instructions/h...ruct/align.htm
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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The advanced street is a good set up in link above....
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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I agree that the advanced street set up is a good place to start. Run as much positive caster as you can get. They recommend 2.75 but if you can get more then do it. The zero toe will be a little twitchy so if you don't like that then put a slight amount of toe-in in. The rear toe is very important for high speed stability. Those numbers are good as well.
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 01:59 AM
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thanks you've been very helpfull
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 02:19 AM
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Nice vette specs. Do you have any pics for us?
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