[Z06] Anyone get a wheel alignment recently?

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Nov 25, 2001 | 01:32 AM

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Anyone get a wheel alignment recently?

I am looking for 2002 Z06 alignment specs. I understand that they are different than the 2001 Z06.

Nov 25, 2001 | 04:34 PM

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Re: Anyone get a wheel alignment recently? (Batkalba)

Your dealer has the spec, wouldn't you think ? Or try z06vette.com website :) (ooops, i hope I don't get in trouble for mentioning my other hangout, here :D)

Nov 25, 2001 | 05:29 PM

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Re: Anyone get a wheel alignment recently? (z06bliss)

02 specs per Hib Halverson:

Front Individual Toe +.04 degree +/-.10 degree

Front Sum Toe .08 degree +/-.20 degree

Front Individual Caster +6.9 degree +/-.50 degree

Front Cross Caster within +/-.25 degree

Front Individual Camber -.70 degree +/-.50
degree

Front Cross Camber within +/-.25 degree

Rear Individual Toe -.01 degree +/-.10 degree

Rear Sum Toe -.02 degree +/-.20 degree

Rear Individual Camber -.68 degree +/-.50 degree

Rear Cross Camber within +/-.50 degree

Nov 25, 2001 | 05:45 PM

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Re: Anyone get a wheel alignment recently? (Lambinator)

Lambinator, speedy-gonzalez gave me those SAME specs as a 2001. Are they the same as an '02?

Nov 25, 2001 | 06:33 PM

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Re: Anyone get a wheel alignment recently? (Batkalba)

probably are the same specs anyway...

if you are getting an alignment, why not go for a performance alignment instead of stock? I just went with 5.8 caster, -1.25 camber front, -1.00 camber rear.

Nov 25, 2001 | 07:00 PM

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Re: Anyone get a wheel alignment recently? (Lambinator)

Lambinator, what are the advantages/disadvantages with the performance specs? Why are all Z06's not aligned that way?

Nov 25, 2001 | 07:11 PM

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Re: Anyone get a wheel alignment recently? (Batkalba)

the performance specs are for performance driving situations - such as at the track or autoX. More camber gives you better turn-in, and also plants the tire flatter under side loads.

The downside is that on the street you might see a little more wear on the inside of the tire (which is why GM didn't do it to begin with - they have to please EVERYONE). The upside is that on the track where you would typically see the outside edge of the tire wearing, with a performance alignment you don't see the outside edge wearing.

If you are strictly street driving, I wouldn't go with a performance alignment. If you do a combo of each type of driving, I'd add some camber.

Nov 27, 2001 | 12:52 AM

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Re: Anyone get a wheel alignment recently? (speedy-gonzalez)

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I have the stock alignment, and I'm getting wear on the inside of the front tires. The dealer says this is normal for the way they set them up at the factory.

If you want to play, you gots to pay.... Oh well.

Speedy! How are ya?

I had the factory alignment, and after one outing on track the outside edges of the tires were feathered. :eek: