Camber Shim Removal and Alignment Help Needed
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Heel & Toe
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Camber Shim Removal and Alignment Help Needed
I currently have a set of new wheels installed on the 99 c5. The new tires have a slight bit of poke on the top of the fender. The car is a z51 coupe but i’m not sure if that changes much.
I put about 2k on the car a year since I spend so much time at school. In short i'm not worried about accelerated wear.
I was looking at getting some camber (negative) during my alignment to tuck the tires better i’ve seen some posts about UCA shims and washer but i don’t really see a lot of people talking about it without racing. I’ve seen people mention running 0 and 1/16 toe and about -1.5 and -1 camber. I’ve heard lowering on age stock bolts change the camber as well but i don’t want to affect the suspension grantees too poorly. I don’t race but i do have weekend fun.
Should I remove the washers before the alignment and tell them to try these specs? Should i go more aggressive? I’ll update with pictures tomorrow . Ideally in the future I’ll move to a wide body in the rear and problem solved. Forgive me for any mistakes above i don’t have much knowledge on wheel alignment to say the least.
I put about 2k on the car a year since I spend so much time at school. In short i'm not worried about accelerated wear.
I was looking at getting some camber (negative) during my alignment to tuck the tires better i’ve seen some posts about UCA shims and washer but i don’t really see a lot of people talking about it without racing. I’ve seen people mention running 0 and 1/16 toe and about -1.5 and -1 camber. I’ve heard lowering on age stock bolts change the camber as well but i don’t want to affect the suspension grantees too poorly. I don’t race but i do have weekend fun.
Should I remove the washers before the alignment and tell them to try these specs? Should i go more aggressive? I’ll update with pictures tomorrow . Ideally in the future I’ll move to a wide body in the rear and problem solved. Forgive me for any mistakes above i don’t have much knowledge on wheel alignment to say the least.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Northville, MI
For what you want using the Z06 alignment specs will do just fine. If you are going to lower the car you can have the alignment people do it you you can do it yourself, however for ground clearance and a better ride do not lower more than 1/2 inch at each corner. Also, count the revolutions you turn each bolt and do all for the same number of times, that will ensure you keep the proper weight and balance of the car.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: San Jose CA
Yeah wheel alignment really isn't for the feint of heart, I'd take it to a speciality shop (NOT a Firestone/Wheelworks type place) and tell them what you're trying to do . It can be done at home, but it's A LOT of work. Nothing ruins the handling of a car like a bad alignment.
For the record, Global West makes shim kits and eccentric eliminators
https://www.globalwest.net/product-category/chevrolet/1997-2013-c5-c6-corvette/corvette-c5-c6-lockout-shims-1997-98-99-00-01-02-03-04-05-06-07-08-09-10-11-12-13/
https://youtu.be/agWplkLrAbM?si=AUCYlXtwPJO1rmac
For the record, Global West makes shim kits and eccentric eliminators
https://www.globalwest.net/product-category/chevrolet/1997-2013-c5-c6-corvette/corvette-c5-c6-lockout-shims-1997-98-99-00-01-02-03-04-05-06-07-08-09-10-11-12-13/
https://youtu.be/agWplkLrAbM?si=AUCYlXtwPJO1rmac
