Alignment
07-02-2018, 03:03 PM
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Alignment
Recently picked up '13 GS. I see a slight camber issue in the rear and ride height too low in front. Anyone recommend a good, Vette alignment shop around Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
07-02-2018, 04:40 PM
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Rear tires have more wear on the outside than the inside of tread, both sides. Too much negative camber, but nor real bad. I suspect someone lowered the front about 1". Rear tires getting to wear bars at 20k, but I want it brought back to spec before replacing rear tires
07-03-2018, 07:05 AM
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Drifting
The stock alignment for a GS is different than the stock alignment for a base model. I suggest using either the base model alignment or the Pfadt Street Spec alignment. Which ever one you use make sure they alignment it exactly on spec and not within tolerance. I wore out my original GY's at 14,000. I replaced them with Bridgestone Pole Position's and had the Pfadt Street alignment applied. The tires have 30,000 miles on them and are wearing even.
07-03-2018, 11:56 AM
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Agree that it must be right on spec. Any camber issue will be evident in short time on tires that are 13" across the tread. Thanks for your input.
07-04-2018, 11:58 AM
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I bought my 13 GS new and the tires were balding in 9k miles from the aggressive factory alignment. Did the pfadt street alignment a few months ago with my new Continental tires. I’d look for a reputable Vette shop or a Chevy dealer that sells a lot of Vettes and get it done there. I took a printout of the pfadt specs to my dealer and had him do a street alignment on mine.
07-04-2018, 12:28 PM
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Thanks, Grand Sport Rob. A friend of mine with a C6, Z06 runs Continental and has been pleased with them. Hope yours are working out for you. I'm also going with the street specs.
07-06-2018, 02:33 PM
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You might want to look into Precision Alignment & Brake in Temecula. Scott is the owner and a hands on mechanic. On my 2011 GS, he made a small, non-stock adjustment that took care of a drifting problem I had. Good guy if you can make the drive.
07-09-2018, 09:07 PM
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Are the pfadt alingment specs different from the base model to a GS?
i am putting on new michilen pilot sports 4s on my GS this week. Want to get an alignment done want to make sure I use
the correct street spec. Any help?
i am putting on new michilen pilot sports 4s on my GS this week. Want to get an alignment done want to make sure I use
the correct street spec. Any help?
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07-11-2018, 03:48 PM
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Burning Brakes
07-16-2018, 02:48 PM
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I spoke with Pfadt engineering today. According to the person I spoke to, their recommended setting that are published only applies if you have their coil over shocks on your car. They have no recommendation for alignment specs for a factory suspension.
Just thought I would share. Has anyone seen anything different?
Just thought I would share. Has anyone seen anything different?
07-16-2018, 02:49 PM
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I spoke with Pfadt engineering today. According to the person I spoke to, their recommended setting that are published only applies if you have their coil over shocks on your car. They have no recommendation for alignment specs for a factory suspension.
Just thought I would share. Has anyone seen anything different?
Just thought I would share. Has anyone seen anything different?
