Upper Control Arm Shim Question
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Instructor
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From: Hanover NH
Upper Control Arm Shim Question
I bought a 2003 Z06 and I'm getting it ready for Time Attack over the winter.
I would like to get at least -2.5 degrees camber in the front.
Do I just unbolt the control arm and remove the shims? Or is there pressure on it and more needs to be done before hand?
Thanks in advance,
Greg
I would like to get at least -2.5 degrees camber in the front.
Do I just unbolt the control arm and remove the shims? Or is there pressure on it and more needs to be done before hand?
Thanks in advance,
Greg
Drifting
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I unloaded mine with a floorjack under the lower ball joint area. Of course the car was anchored on the frame rack. I would think the weight of the car would be sufficient. If the shock compresses you should be good.
Those washers aren't very thick. I don't see removing them getting a lot of camber change??
Those washers aren't very thick. I don't see removing them getting a lot of camber change??
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '09
I bought a 2003 Z06 and I'm getting it ready for Time Attack over the winter.
I would like to get at least -2.5 degrees camber in the front.
Do I just unbolt the control arm and remove the shims? Or is there pressure on it and more needs to be done before hand?
Thanks in advance,
Greg
I would like to get at least -2.5 degrees camber in the front.
Do I just unbolt the control arm and remove the shims? Or is there pressure on it and more needs to be done before hand?
Thanks in advance,
Greg
I suggest you study the suspension adjustment points carefully before you go moving things around.
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Hanover NH
I unloaded mine with a floorjack under the lower ball joint area. Of course the car was anchored on the frame rack. I would think the weight of the car would be sufficient. If the shock compresses you should be good.
Those washers aren't very thick. I don't see removing them getting a lot of camber change??
Those washers aren't very thick. I don't see removing them getting a lot of camber change??
Hopefully I can get -2.5* by lowering the car, shim removal and the eccentric bolt.
Greg
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let me know if you need a camber kit. this kit replaces the eccentrics and pushes the bottom of the wheel out as far as it will go. (max neg camber) http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...-kit-pics.html
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 106
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From: Hanover NH
let me know if you need a camber kit. this kit replaces the eccentrics and pushes the bottom of the wheel out as far as it will go. (max neg camber) http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...-kit-pics.html
Greg
