Toe?
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Drifting
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Toe?
What's everyone running for toe-in; front & rear, on early (16" tire) cars these days? I want to use VBP specs but I don't know what 1/32" to 1/16" is in degrees. Thanks....
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@MatthewMiller Would be the one to ask imo. IIRC he told me to set mine about zero which it is. Car drives fantastic. I'll see if I can find the alignment sheet to double check.
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Sorry, been on vacation for a bit. I do recommend zero toe. However, I understand wanting to follow the factory alignment specs. I will defer to Incorvettei on the math of converting inches to degrees here!
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Zero toe front and rear? I ask because I'm about to finalize my 88 (not stock).... I have the FSM and also VBPs sheet, but figured I'd ask you....I have a Tenhulzen alignment kit which seems to work good...thanks
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If you're just street driving, you might want a very small bit of toe in for the rear, like 1/16". That would give a bit of stability.
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It was setup to road race but after I moved back to NY there are no tracks here, so yeah street.....thanks for the info....and i take it 1/16 is total?
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Yep, total toe. Also, you could probably use -0.5 to -1.0 camber for just street use, front and rear. You don't need much. I'd have them dial in all the caster they can get in front, while maintaining the target camber setting. You're going to need to find a shop that isn't lazy and actually understands how to use the alignment shims on this old-school car!
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Yep, total toe. Also, you could probably use -0.5 to -1.0 camber for just street use, front and rear. You don't need much. I'd have them dial in all the caster they can get in front, while maintaining the target camber setting. You're going to need to find a shop that isn't lazy and actually understands how to use the alignment shims on this old-school car!
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