[Z06] Alignment experts step in...
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: Toronto, Canada
Alignment experts step in...
Looking for suggestions on how to setup my alignment to maximize straight line traction without compromising handleing.
2004 Z06
LG coilovers
Stock 17" wheels up front
18" wheels in back with 345/35/18 drag radials
Was thinking 0 camber in the back but sure on the toe?
Any suggestions?
2004 Z06
LG coilovers
Stock 17" wheels up front
18" wheels in back with 345/35/18 drag radials
Was thinking 0 camber in the back but sure on the toe?
Any suggestions?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,003
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From: Indy IN
Going to zero camber already compromises handling but that is what you want if you want to optimize straight line acceleration.
If you want a drag car jack the ride height up so that you get more weight transfer, you'll be much faster out of the hole.
A bit of toe in in the back is necessary for stability. If you don't toe it in a bit you could get really unstable when you lift of the gas after the finish lights. I'd recommend at least 1/8 of an inch of total toe in as a bare minimum in the back. Any less and the car can get loose on the overrun.
If you want a drag car jack the ride height up so that you get more weight transfer, you'll be much faster out of the hole.
A bit of toe in in the back is necessary for stability. If you don't toe it in a bit you could get really unstable when you lift of the gas after the finish lights. I'd recommend at least 1/8 of an inch of total toe in as a bare minimum in the back. Any less and the car can get loose on the overrun.
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 3,608
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From: Toronto, Canada
So this is what I ended up with. Not quite the zero camber I was suggesting, but with fresh rubber I have some traction lol.
The rear had more camber previously and the toe was really off.
Not sure how much the alignment contributed, but it does seem to ride better. The front seems like it pulls ever so slightly requiring slight steering correction, but I think it has more to do with the road.
Your thoughts with these settings?
The rear had more camber previously and the toe was really off.
Not sure how much the alignment contributed, but it does seem to ride better. The front seems like it pulls ever so slightly requiring slight steering correction, but I think it has more to do with the road.
Your thoughts with these settings?
