aligning an f55
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aligning an f55
i'm afraid this question my display my ignorance on the subject but i've been wondering if an alignment on an f55 is impacted by the mode select (tour vs. sport) like tire pressure does.
i'm wondering if the the different settings have any impact on the settled stance of the car.
does the stiffer rebound rate of sport mode leave the car in a different settle state than tour mode does, just as incorrect tire pressure can effect the alignment settings ?
i'm wondering if the the different settings have any impact on the settled stance of the car.
does the stiffer rebound rate of sport mode leave the car in a different settle state than tour mode does, just as incorrect tire pressure can effect the alignment settings ?
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From: Long Island New York
i'm afraid this question my display my ignorance on the subject but i've been wondering if an alignment on an f55 is impacted by the mode select (tour vs. sport) like tire pressure does.
i'm wondering if the the different settings have any impact on the settled stance of the car.
does the stiffer rebound rate of sport mode leave the car in a different settle state than tour mode does, just as incorrect tire pressure can effect the alignment settings ?
i'm wondering if the the different settings have any impact on the settled stance of the car.
does the stiffer rebound rate of sport mode leave the car in a different settle state than tour mode does, just as incorrect tire pressure can effect the alignment settings ?
Its not an ignorant question at all.
I asked the same thing when I had my car aligned after lowering it and was told it made no difference.
That was from a dealer who seems to service quite a few Vettes ..
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I'm no expert but I don't believe the system settings will affect your alignment or the settle-state of the car per se. The system reacts in accordance to the various inputs received and the algorithms of the mode settings. It has a wide range of rebound and jounce damping to control the heave, pitch and roll of the body but if the inputs to the system remain constant....the settle state would remain virtually constant as well.
If you haven't already seen the information on the links below I highly recommend you check them out....there's some great information about the system (note the information about the 'Sky Hook' alogrithm on the 2nd link).
LINKS ON MAGNERIDE F55 SUSPENSION
http://www.vehicledynamics-expo.com/...y_1/burson.pdf
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/....php?qstId=503
If you haven't already seen the information on the links below I highly recommend you check them out....there's some great information about the system (note the information about the 'Sky Hook' alogrithm on the 2nd link).
LINKS ON MAGNERIDE F55 SUSPENSION
http://www.vehicledynamics-expo.com/...y_1/burson.pdf
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/....php?qstId=503
