1976 c3 alignment specs
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Heel & Toe
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From: Dunnellon FL
1976 c3 alignment specs
I have seen many differences as far as specs to line up the front end,what would be the best specs to use.some say vbp specs are better then factory.I would like someone who really knows whats best so I dont loose it at the track.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '07
For the track, I'd run something like the specs listed by VB&P or Gulstrand - but I don't like that 0* toe or negative toe setting. I'd run with a touch of toe in or it will probably have a bit of a tendency to wander.
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
By "track" do you mean a real road course or just auto-X? What kind of prep have you performed to improve handling?
If you're a novice, just follow VB&P's or Guldstrand's recommendations, like the bat said, for the type of driving you'll be doing. (BTW, zero toe isn't good on the street, and not even the track with rubber bushings.) Beyond that, before attempting to fine tune suspension and tire pressure settings, you must invest in a probe type tire pyrometer (not an infra red type) and learn how to use it properly and what the readings mean.
Bottom line, there's no one simple demon tweak you can just plug in to get ahead here.
If you're a novice, just follow VB&P's or Guldstrand's recommendations, like the bat said, for the type of driving you'll be doing. (BTW, zero toe isn't good on the street, and not even the track with rubber bushings.) Beyond that, before attempting to fine tune suspension and tire pressure settings, you must invest in a probe type tire pyrometer (not an infra red type) and learn how to use it properly and what the readings mean.
Bottom line, there's no one simple demon tweak you can just plug in to get ahead here.
Heel & Toe
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The daily driver toe for my 76 C3 isn't shown as positive or negative toe. Also, 1/32nd? That would be 1/64th per side, how would one measure that without an alignment rack? It seems like it wouldn't be possible being such a small amount.
Also, can someone explain the difference between daily driver and advanced street?
Right now I have it set with toe in 1/16" per side and it's not so bad.
So what kinds of upgrades can I do on a C3 to help with adjusting camber and caster?
Also, can someone explain the difference between daily driver and advanced street?
Right now I have it set with toe in 1/16" per side and it's not so bad.
So what kinds of upgrades can I do on a C3 to help with adjusting camber and caster?
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What tires are you running? How hard are you running on the track?
I get mine on the track, short road race style track a couple times a year. Mostly were just having fun.
I run 255/60-15's all the way around.
running toe, 0 ...camber. 25 neg. ... caster 2.75 pos.
Rear, 1/8 toe and 0 camber.
This works well for me on the street, highway and having a bit of fun at the local track once and awhile.
wheels, tires, and just how aggressive you wish to drive it all make a difference.
I get mine on the track, short road race style track a couple times a year. Mostly were just having fun.
I run 255/60-15's all the way around.
running toe, 0 ...camber. 25 neg. ... caster 2.75 pos.
Rear, 1/8 toe and 0 camber.
This works well for me on the street, highway and having a bit of fun at the local track once and awhile.
wheels, tires, and just how aggressive you wish to drive it all make a difference.
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From: Crossville TN
If you are doing this 'alignment' at home with no precision equipment, why do you care? Set it as close to the factory specs as you can and make sure you have about 1/8" toe-IN on the front tires.
