camber/camber spec.'s
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From: Garland TX
camber/camber spec.'s
While I'm here does anyboby know the 4 wheel spec.'s that I should have my car set to for daily driving,rarley aggressive but sometimes;also whats the name of that really good rack that some shops have and others don't?I'll be sure and ask prior to!
flubuyu2
flubuyu2
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From: Round Rock,Austin, Texas
Re: camber/camber spec.'s (flubuyu2)
I dont know the specs for the camber as I am going to need to do mine as well. If you are talking about the alignment machine that is good. I think you might be talking about the Hunter machine.
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Re: camber/camber spec.'s (flubuyu2)
After experimenting with a number of alignments on my 1996, here is what I settled on. My car is street driven only.
Front
Camber .2 degrees negative
Toe 1/16 inches total
Rear
Camber .4 degrees negative
Toe 3/32 inches total
I have posted my Do-it-yourself wheel alignment system to my website (see link in my signature).
Front
Camber .2 degrees negative
Toe 1/16 inches total
Rear
Camber .4 degrees negative
Toe 3/32 inches total
I have posted my Do-it-yourself wheel alignment system to my website (see link in my signature).
Melting Slicks
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Re: camber/camber spec.'s (flubuyu2)
I don't have access to the specs your looking for as I write this, but here is some advice;
Hunter has the best reputation, built on success and support. The machine will have your specs, ask for a print out of the specs as well as the final readings.
Most important for a daily driver is the caster, this relationship between the upper and lower ball joints will determine first hand your directional stability. (it will pull to the side with the least caster). In order to account for road crowning, the specs will be set for a slight pull to the left. If you ride in the left lane of a highway you will notice a slight pull to the left. Beyond that, for daily driving purposes, camber and toe will determine tire wear patterns.
A word of warning, getting the three measurements within spec is not easy on our Corvettes, if your asked to approve necessary additional labor costs , don't be surprised. Just make sure they get it right.
Best of luck...
Hunter has the best reputation, built on success and support. The machine will have your specs, ask for a print out of the specs as well as the final readings.
Most important for a daily driver is the caster, this relationship between the upper and lower ball joints will determine first hand your directional stability. (it will pull to the side with the least caster). In order to account for road crowning, the specs will be set for a slight pull to the left. If you ride in the left lane of a highway you will notice a slight pull to the left. Beyond that, for daily driving purposes, camber and toe will determine tire wear patterns.
A word of warning, getting the three measurements within spec is not easy on our Corvettes, if your asked to approve necessary additional labor costs , don't be surprised. Just make sure they get it right.
Best of luck...
Melting Slicks
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Re: camber/camber spec.'s (flubuyu2)
Hi, my driving is like your, mostly street but some track. My specs are in my sig. They are VB advanced street or something like that. Remember to get all wheel angles adjusted not just camber.
ToniH
ToniH
