Need a corvette alignment specialist
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Need a corvette alignment specialist
Hi all,
My 08 z06 needs new tires-9600 miles and driven aggressively but know burnouts, car is dangerous with these tires. I also need an alignment as there is too much rear camber, the outer edges of tires are bald whereas the inner still has good tread. Does anyone know a good mechanic with experience in alignment in the berks county, pa area? Zip 19608? I think the dealerships are clueless and will say its in spec, but obviously not right. Thanks.
My 08 z06 needs new tires-9600 miles and driven aggressively but know burnouts, car is dangerous with these tires. I also need an alignment as there is too much rear camber, the outer edges of tires are bald whereas the inner still has good tread. Does anyone know a good mechanic with experience in alignment in the berks county, pa area? Zip 19608? I think the dealerships are clueless and will say its in spec, but obviously not right. Thanks.
Race Director
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From: Bay Area Ca.
Important thing is to get the numbers right on to Pfdat specs not just within GM 's broad specs.
It has worked well for me so far and many other forum members recommend it.
Best if you go to a speed shop or at least to a tech that will take the time to obtain Pfadt's required numbers.
It has worked well for me so far and many other forum members recommend it.
Best if you go to a speed shop or at least to a tech that will take the time to obtain Pfadt's required numbers.
Melting Slicks
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From: Arkansas
Here you go!
Pfadt Corvette Alignment Recommendations
Performance Street
Front min max
Camber (deg) -0.7 -0.9
Caster (deg) 7.5 8.5
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Rear
Camber (deg) -0.4 -0.6
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Notes
These settings will provide good performance and good tire wear
Performance Street - Track Use with Street Tires
Front min max
Camber (deg) -1.1 -1.3
Caster (deg) 7.5 8.5
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Rear
Camber (deg) -0.7 -0.9
Total Toe -1/8" (0.33°) -1/16" (0.17°)
Notes
These settings will provide good all around performance. The tires will wear the inside edges
in street use and the outside edges on the race track. This is a good dual purpose alignment.
Performance Street - Track Use with Race Tires
Front min max
Camber (deg) -1.6 -1.8
Caster (deg) 7.5 8.5
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Rear
Camber (deg) -0.9 -1.1
Total Toe -1/8" (0.33°) -1/16" (0.17°)
Notes
These settings will provide great track performance. The tires will wear the inside edges
in street use, and the car may tend to grab the lanes of the road. Race tires will wear well
at the track and provide high levels of grip. This alignment is compromised towards track use.
Dedicated Track Car - DOT Tires, poly bushings
Front min max
Camber (deg) -2.8 -3.0
Caster (deg) 6.5 7.5
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Rear
Camber (deg) -1.5 -1.7
Total Toe -1/8" (0.33°) -1/16" (0.17°)
Notes
These settings are a good starting point for a car with polyurethane or stock control arm
bushings. This alignment requires DOT race tires to function appropriately.
This is a starting point only, testing and monitoring tire temperatures and pressures are required
to optimize any setup.
Dedicated Track Car - DOT Tires, Spherical Bearings
Front min max
Camber (deg) -2.4 -2.6
Caster (deg) 6.5 7.5
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Rear
Camber (deg) -1.2 -1.4
Total Toe -3/16" (0.50°) -1/8" (0.33°)
Notes
These settings are a good starting point for a car with mono-ball or spherical control arm
bushings. This alignment requires DOT race tires to function appropriately.
This is a starting point only, testing and monitoring tire temperatures and pressures are required
to optimize any setup.
Dedicated Track Car - Race Slicks, Spherical Bearings
Front min max
Camber (deg) -3.0 -3.2
Caster (deg) 6.5 7.5
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Rear
Camber (deg) -2.0 -2.3
Total Toe -3/16" (0.50°) -1/8" (0.33°)
Notes
These settings are a good starting point for a car with mono-ball or spherical control arm
bushings. This alignment is designed and tested with race slicks, not DOT tires.
This is a starting point only, testing and monitoring tire temperatures and pressures
..............Google is your friend.
Pfadt Corvette Alignment Recommendations
Performance Street
Front min max
Camber (deg) -0.7 -0.9
Caster (deg) 7.5 8.5
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Rear
Camber (deg) -0.4 -0.6
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Notes
These settings will provide good performance and good tire wear
Performance Street - Track Use with Street Tires
Front min max
Camber (deg) -1.1 -1.3
Caster (deg) 7.5 8.5
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Rear
Camber (deg) -0.7 -0.9
Total Toe -1/8" (0.33°) -1/16" (0.17°)
Notes
These settings will provide good all around performance. The tires will wear the inside edges
in street use and the outside edges on the race track. This is a good dual purpose alignment.
Performance Street - Track Use with Race Tires
Front min max
Camber (deg) -1.6 -1.8
Caster (deg) 7.5 8.5
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Rear
Camber (deg) -0.9 -1.1
Total Toe -1/8" (0.33°) -1/16" (0.17°)
Notes
These settings will provide great track performance. The tires will wear the inside edges
in street use, and the car may tend to grab the lanes of the road. Race tires will wear well
at the track and provide high levels of grip. This alignment is compromised towards track use.
Dedicated Track Car - DOT Tires, poly bushings
Front min max
Camber (deg) -2.8 -3.0
Caster (deg) 6.5 7.5
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Rear
Camber (deg) -1.5 -1.7
Total Toe -1/8" (0.33°) -1/16" (0.17°)
Notes
These settings are a good starting point for a car with polyurethane or stock control arm
bushings. This alignment requires DOT race tires to function appropriately.
This is a starting point only, testing and monitoring tire temperatures and pressures are required
to optimize any setup.
Dedicated Track Car - DOT Tires, Spherical Bearings
Front min max
Camber (deg) -2.4 -2.6
Caster (deg) 6.5 7.5
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Rear
Camber (deg) -1.2 -1.4
Total Toe -3/16" (0.50°) -1/8" (0.33°)
Notes
These settings are a good starting point for a car with mono-ball or spherical control arm
bushings. This alignment requires DOT race tires to function appropriately.
This is a starting point only, testing and monitoring tire temperatures and pressures are required
to optimize any setup.
Dedicated Track Car - Race Slicks, Spherical Bearings
Front min max
Camber (deg) -3.0 -3.2
Caster (deg) 6.5 7.5
Total Toe -1/16" (0.17°) 0 (0°)
Rear
Camber (deg) -2.0 -2.3
Total Toe -3/16" (0.50°) -1/8" (0.33°)
Notes
These settings are a good starting point for a car with mono-ball or spherical control arm
bushings. This alignment is designed and tested with race slicks, not DOT tires.
This is a starting point only, testing and monitoring tire temperatures and pressures
..............Google is your friend.
