Lowered C5 Alignment Specs
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Lowered C5 Alignment Specs
I need to hear it again regarding the alignment specs on a C5 lowered on the factory bolts. I've read many of the past post and must admit that I am more 
than I was when I started. I think I gathered that I should take my 2002 coupe and set it up with the Z06 settings to get an OK as far as wear and handling are concerned. Does that sound right? If not what do you suggest? I'm all 
Thanks
than I was when I started. I think I gathered that I should take my 2002 coupe and set it up with the Z06 settings to get an OK as far as wear and handling are concerned. Does that sound right? If not what do you suggest? I'm all Thanks
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: USA
John,
It is a confusing topic.
Unless you are going to race or DE the car here is what I would do.
The stock alignment settings for your car and the stock Z06 settings overlap. This means that you can ask for a Z06 alignment and get that but it could also fall into the range of the C5 settings and vice-versa. There is not a lot of difference in the two. It is mostly in the camber settings. The Z06 can run more negative camber.
If you value your tires and want a nice driving car have the tech set the alignment to the preferred settings for your car. Preferred settings are the midpoint of the range of camber, caster, and toe.
Tech should know what that means. If he doesn't, go elsewhere.
It is a confusing topic.
Unless you are going to race or DE the car here is what I would do.
The stock alignment settings for your car and the stock Z06 settings overlap. This means that you can ask for a Z06 alignment and get that but it could also fall into the range of the C5 settings and vice-versa. There is not a lot of difference in the two. It is mostly in the camber settings. The Z06 can run more negative camber.
If you value your tires and want a nice driving car have the tech set the alignment to the preferred settings for your car. Preferred settings are the midpoint of the range of camber, caster, and toe.
Tech should know what that means. If he doesn't, go elsewhere.
