New Alignment
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Melting Slicks
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New Alignment
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...
Drifting
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i too did the same today on our 2011 GS. i had my dealership realign about 1k ago and it still pulled slightly to the right.
after todays PFADT performance street, the pull went away and it felt much more comfortable with road swags/dips.
i think my dad used to say.. 'she rabbit tracks'.
after todays PFADT performance street, the pull went away and it felt much more comfortable with road swags/dips.
i think my dad used to say.. 'she rabbit tracks'.
Drifting
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From: San Luis Obispo, California
I lowered mine on the stock ride height bolts & then had the aligment checked. It went from -1* front camber/ -.8* rear camber, to -1.2* & -1 respectively...I was pleasantly surpised by the improved cornering ability.
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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...
had mine identically done a few months back..remarkable difference.
Melting Slicks
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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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i too did the same today on our 2011 GS. i had my dealership realign about 1k ago and it still pulled slightly to the right.
after todays PFADT performance street, the pull went away and it felt much more comfortable with road swags/dips.
i think my dad used to say.. 'she rabbit tracks'.
after todays PFADT performance street, the pull went away and it felt much more comfortable with road swags/dips.
i think my dad used to say.. 'she rabbit tracks'.
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Burning Brakes
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http://www.pfadtracing.com/blog/wp-c...-9.12.2011.pdf
Had my ’12 Z set to PFADT “Performance Street” specs a couple months ago and the car definitely feels less “twitchy” on the road now.
Had my ’12 Z set to PFADT “Performance Street” specs a couple months ago and the car definitely feels less “twitchy” on the road now.
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Melting Slicks
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http://www.pfadtracing.com/blog/wp-c...-9.12.2011.pdf
Had my ’12 Z set to PFADT “Performance Street” specs a couple months ago and the car definitely feels less “twitchy” on the road now.
Had my ’12 Z set to PFADT “Performance Street” specs a couple months ago and the car definitely feels less “twitchy” on the road now.
Melting Slicks
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Pic of the car on the rack
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Melting Slicks
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Had the Vette done early this morning to the Pfadt Street Specs at Little Bear in Buchanan NY, they were great and set up the car as per the Pfadt specs no problem....drove the car around for a bit afterwards and so far the car feels FANTASTIC!!
Pic of the car on the rack
Pic of the car on the rack
How much they get for the alignment, thanks?
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Had my car aligned to the Pfadt Street Performance specs today as well. Sho said if I want to maixmize tire life, I should ignore GM's tire pressure setting of 30 PSI cold and bump it up to 35 PSI or even 40 PSI. They said 30 PSI will give you a more comfortable ride but chews up the tires much more quickly than if you set the pressure higher.
Anyone running their tire pressure higher than factory specs? Impact on tread life?
Anyone running their tire pressure higher than factory specs? Impact on tread life?
Melting Slicks
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Had my car aligned to the Pfadt Street Performance specs today as well. Sho said if I want to maixmize tire life, I should ignore GM's tire pressure setting of 30 PSI cold and bump it up to 35 PSI or even 40 PSI. They said 30 PSI will give you a more comfortable ride but chews up the tires much more quickly than if you set the pressure higher.
Anyone running their tire pressure higher than factory specs? Impact on tread life?
Anyone running their tire pressure higher than factory specs? Impact on tread life?
Burning Brakes
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Can someone please post a PFADT spec sheet that I can read or print.
I've tried several times and can not read the original sheet,
When I try to print it out at 200% its a blur ?
Thanks for your help!
I've tried several times and can not read the original sheet,
When I try to print it out at 200% its a blur ?
Thanks for your help!
Melting Slicks
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Anyone able to answer the question about if this can be done by Chevy Dealership and if they will use the specs that you give them?