Corsa tips alignment preference?

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Jan 11, 2005 | 08:48 PM

ByByBMW

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Corsa tips alignment preference?

Now that the Corsas are installed, I need to do a bit of tweaking to get them aligned squarely. While I am at it, what do the Corsa owners prefer in regard to tip alignment?

1. Even with the rear valance?
2. Pulled in as far as possible?
3. Extended out as far as possible?

Thanks for any replies. Figure you folks who have owned a vette already probably have a pretty good idea as to what looks best.

Jan 11, 2005 | 09:04 PM

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The tips I had on my C5 needed adjustments every so often. The C6 system seems to be a better fit so far. Make sure the tips aren't too high so you won't melt your rear end.
When I'm looking at my car from an eagle's view, as I peer down the rear end, my tips stick out just slightly. Remember there is a small concavity from the outside pipes to the inners. There seems to be less play in the newer system, so you will not have that much too say about it. I think it's all for the better.

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Jan 12, 2005 | 01:00 AM

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Good information

Jan 12, 2005 | 08:40 AM

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How much of a difference is the sound from the C5 with Corsas installed

Jan 12, 2005 | 09:31 AM

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C5 sound difference

Sorry, never had a C5 so can't answer that. Difference from stock C6 is wonderful, now sounds like it has some muscle under the hood.

Jan 12, 2005 | 09:58 AM

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Sorry, never had a C5 so can't answer that. Difference from stock C6 is wonderful, now sounds like it has some muscle under the hood.

Thanks I had corsa on my c5 and it sounded more like an expensive import than a muscle car, that's why I was asking.

Jan 12, 2005 | 10:51 AM

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Thanks I had corsa on my c5 and it sounded more like an expensive import than a muscle car, that's why I was asking.

Boozman, The C6 system sounds a little deeper and not so 'gurglely'
than the C5. On WOT above 4000rpms it is pretty sweet. Overall, a much deeper and smoother sound across the power band. Also, not as much pop on the decel. I'm very happy with them.

Jan 12, 2005 | 11:09 PM

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Bump & thanks

Thanks Short-throw for you input. I am trying to bump this cause I just can't believe no one else wants to give me some advice on the best alignment for my Corsas. Come on folks, is this topic THAT boring?