New Alignment
Melting Slicks
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From: Westchester County New York
I would just call the dealership you are planning on having do this in advance to see if they will set your car up per specs you bring to them.
Melting Slicks
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From: Central Florida
I immediately noticed a difference in the feel - it was like having power steering on steroids. Something I'll have to get use to. For me the jury is still out as to whether I like it. Stay tuned.
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had the 12 aligned today using the PFADT specs for street. could tell the difference right away, car more relaxing to drive, the car does not chase the roadway. checked the handling coming off the highway on the way home, took the exit at a rather high speed and she stuck to the ground like she was glued to it...now to wait and see how the tire wear will be affected...
Melting Slicks
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From: Central Florida
My dealer did the alignment with only one comment basically saying they weren't responsible for tire wear.
I immediately noticed a difference in the feel - it was like having power steering on steroids. Something I'll have to get use to. For me the jury is still out as to whether I like it. Stay tuned.
I immediately noticed a difference in the feel - it was like having power steering on steroids. Something I'll have to get use to. For me the jury is still out as to whether I like it. Stay tuned.
Drifting
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From: skiatook oklahoma
yes, the exact same feel when i had mine done. its like i am NOT trying to plow a furrow in the road, down the center of the car... then again, i aint going 160+mph to see how really light it would feel then!!
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It's possible they did, but the C6 suspension settles noticably after a thousand miles or so. That can throw off even a perfect factory alignment, and i don't they are all that perfect out the door.
Drifting
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Did the same today to my 2013 GS. Noticeable difference. Ditto to what you said. Also first oil change and replaced drain plugs with magnetics. They also replaced a rear suspension support crossmember the tech said was making a clunking sound. I didn't notice it, but it was all under warranty, so it's all good...still loving the Corvette!!!!
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Are the Pfadt specs model specific or applicable to all the C6 line? Does anyone have experience with both the standard factory setting and the Pfadt settings for the new 2013 RPO427 Vert?
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From: Houston TX
^ I used the Pfadt Performance Street settings on my ZR1--they're fine.
Drive your new car for about 1,000 miles and then have the alignment re-set to these specs.
I waited too long (4K+ mi's).
Drive your new car for about 1,000 miles and then have the alignment re-set to these specs.
I waited too long (4K+ mi's).
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From: Tyler TX
My coupe has always pulled slightly to the right since it was new. It was never bad enough for me to worry a whole lot about it, but does anyone know if the dealer can realign it under warranty? The car has just over 5k miles now.