End links options? STEINJAGER?
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End links options? STEINJAGER?
Hey guys,
So i noticed I have an issue in my Z06, when I accelerate the car wonders all over the place like something is lose in the rear and at speeds above 120 its really shifty, and feels very unstable!
I think its my end links? What do you think the best option to go with? MTI sells STEINJAGER sways, has anyone tried these?
Should I go OEM or aftermarket on the endlinks?
Thanks for the input!
So i noticed I have an issue in my Z06, when I accelerate the car wonders all over the place like something is lose in the rear and at speeds above 120 its really shifty, and feels very unstable!
I think its my end links? What do you think the best option to go with? MTI sells STEINJAGER sways, has anyone tried these?
Should I go OEM or aftermarket on the endlinks?
Thanks for the input!
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Racer
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From: Alpharetta GA
Another option is to replace shocks. I know DRM bilstein are great, but I can't wait months before those become available if its just a special buy, so any options in that regard?
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Has anyone checked the alignment?
If the wheels are not pointed in the right direction, the best parts in the world will not fix it.
The hopping side to side thing is primarily an issue with the leaf spring on the car and not enough damper to control it (crappy shocks). Upgrading the shocks will help calm some of this, but again I would check alignment.
If the wheels are not pointed in the right direction, the best parts in the world will not fix it.
The hopping side to side thing is primarily an issue with the leaf spring on the car and not enough damper to control it (crappy shocks). Upgrading the shocks will help calm some of this, but again I would check alignment.
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Agreed, just had alignment done. Feel like after alignment it might have gotten even worse? Also this same shop that did my alignment said that the pfadt alignment specs for street performance didn't make any sense bc said the wheels will point in the wrong direction basically... So not even sure what specs I need to run.
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Agreed, just had alignment done. Feel like after alignment it might have gotten even worse? Also this same shop that did my alignment said that the pfadt alignment specs for street performance didn't make any sense bc said the wheels will point in the wrong direction basically... So not even sure what specs I need to run.
FYI....rear toe is going to be probably the biggest thing to effect this. If they have 0 to positive toe (toe out) in the rear it will be almost undrivable at any speed. Most road race cars will run a good amount of toe in at the back to keep it stable at speed and under braking.
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Do you have a print out of what it was before hand and what it was now?
FYI....rear toe is going to be probably the biggest thing to effect this. If they have 0 to positive toe (toe out) in the rear it will be almost undrivable at any speed. Most road race cars will run a good amount of toe in at the back to keep it stable at speed and under braking.
FYI....rear toe is going to be probably the biggest thing to effect this. If they have 0 to positive toe (toe out) in the rear it will be almost undrivable at any speed. Most road race cars will run a good amount of toe in at the back to keep it stable at speed and under braking.
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Unfortunately not... I believe the toe was pretty close to 0 though from what I remember.. Do you happen to have some spec ideas I should try running for street and track purposes that won't totally eat up my tires? I'll take it back and hand them a spec sheet this time around. Just can't have a car feel like I'm about to spin out going in a straight line at speed.
Front
Camber: Neg 1.1 to 1.5
Caster: Positive 7.25 to 8
Toe: 0 to 1 /16" total toe out
Rear
Camber: Neg 0.9 to 1.25
Toe: 1/16" to 1/8" total toe in
Might have some inside tire wear but that should give it a pretty stable feel. At least that is a pretty solid starting point and you can adjust from there.
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Agreed, just had alignment done. Feel like after alignment it might have gotten even worse? Also this same shop that did my alignment said that the pfadt alignment specs for street performance didn't make any sense bc said the wheels will point in the wrong direction basically... So not even sure what specs I need to run.
You could also have worn rear control arm bushings that could be causing issues. Another thing to check is to see if the LCA camber adjustment cams are tight. A lot of alignment guys don't torque them down enough (this is one of those areas where I am a tighter is better type of guy and I use wrench extensions to get them tight).
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I've been to a Corvette performance shop where, years ago they told me about that last paragraph of the post by "Bill Dearborn." What they said was my rear torque specs for camber adj. were one thing, and the loosening happened despite the spec. Mine are tight, and slightly tighter than spec for that reason. While that may not be your only problem, it could be one of them.
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Hey guys,
So i noticed I have an issue in my Z06, when I accelerate the car wonders all over the place like something is lose in the rear and at speeds above 120 its really shifty, and feels very unstable!
I think its my end links? What do you think the best option to go with? MTI sells STEINJAGER sways, has anyone tried these?
Should I go OEM or aftermarket on the endlinks?
Thanks for the input!
So i noticed I have an issue in my Z06, when I accelerate the car wonders all over the place like something is lose in the rear and at speeds above 120 its really shifty, and feels very unstable!
I think its my end links? What do you think the best option to go with? MTI sells STEINJAGER sways, has anyone tried these?
Should I go OEM or aftermarket on the endlinks?
Thanks for the input!