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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 04:32 PM
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Hello all!
I just change the stock F45 suspension for a set of coils over shocks.
if someone have a technical data it will be great!
Many thanks in advance.
Stan from France.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 05:03 PM
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Dont' forget to cornerwieght the car after installing coilovers. THis requires a set of scales. Have the tech do a preliminary alignment (get is in the ball park), then equilabrate the weights at each corner concentrating on the diagonal (driver + 1/2 tank of fuel), then final align the car.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 05:26 PM
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Thanks Mitch but I'ts not very clear for me... have you maybe a idea where I can find caster angle, camber angle, toe-in.....
thanks
Stan
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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Check out this site.
http://www.vettebrakes.com/align.htm

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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 02:47 AM
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Thanks a lot Mark I have found what I need!
have a nice day
Stan
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 08:44 AM
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Check out this site.
http://www.vettebrakes.com/align.htm

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:iagree: Gave this chart to the shop here and guess what they are using for reference now........... :yesnod:
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