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Old 03-05-2014, 01:50 PM
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I have a Z51 with magnetic ride. Has anyone had issues with the factory wheel alignment? Is it set for track operation and you need to have it checked after about 2000 miles for daily operation?
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No, it is not set for track operation. Starting on page 9-5 of the Owners Manual:

Track Events and
Competitive Driving

Participating in track events or other
competitive driving without following
the instructions provided may affect
the vehicle warranty. See the
warranty manual before using the
vehicle for racing or other
competitive driving.

...

If equipped with the Z51 package,
the racing and competitive driving
wheel alignment settings should be
set as follows:

Caution
Using these wheel alignment
settings may cause excessive tire
wear. Only use these wheel
alignment settings for racing or
competitive driving. Excessive tire
wear is not covered under the
vehicle warranty.

Alignment should only be done by
adjusting the lower control arm cam
bolts and not by removing the
washers between the upper control
arms and frame.

FRONT (per corner)
. Caster: +7.0 degrees
. Camber: -2.0 degrees
. Toe: 0.05 degrees toe in

REAR (per corner)
. Caster: 0 degrees
. Camber: -1.7 degrees
. Toe: 0.05 degrees toe in
Thrust Angle: 0 degrees

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Old 03-05-2014, 03:27 PM
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Dayem! Camber like that will look like the dirt track cars!
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Originally Posted by eboggs_jkvl
Dayem! Camber like that will look like the dirt track cars!
Actually those are pretty mild for a dedicated track set-up..
My Audi buddies who track their cars run more than that..

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