I want to get my alignment adjusted to street driving on my Z06 as opposed the typical track alignment they come with. How do you approach the service writer about getting it done? I have read that their is no charge for this, but one might have to indicate there is a possible issue with the way the car drives before it will be included with the free oil change.

 

At my 500 mile change, I told them it was pulling to left. No questions asked. They checked it and after 10,500 miles tire wear etc. is perfect. No charge.

 

No track alignment from BG, however plenty report some significant deviations. My Z07 has never been adjusted and the Cup2s wore even and lasted over 11000 miles.

Just be aware that most dealers cannot adjust rear castor and personally would be wary of most dealers attempting this.

With that being said just let them know it’s pulling and they’ll put it on the rack.

 

Smart getting it checked early.My delay cost me 2 rear tires to Dam early.I would ask if you could look at your car when they are done with your oil change while on the lift.
Play it like your so interested in what it looks like underneath.
Ask a bunch of questions about anything.Then ask,ahh is this filter tight? Show me.
Did you drain BOTH Drain plugs? Are they tight? Show me.
My filter almost fell off after maybe 200 miles.Doesn't hurt to ask..

Good thing I saw the puddle.
Copeland Chevrolet Brocton Ma.Don't go their

 

Just tell the dealer that car is pulling to the left, or that the car seems to wander, or something about the way the car drives. At time is is hopeful that the dealer will get close to a street alignment that will give you good tire wear. Depending upon the dealer, a good alignment person will align for good tire lift, but you may have to ask something can you align for max tire life. For the best tire wear will need 0 degrees toe & close to 0 degrees camber. Since most dealers don't have the equipment to do real caster, no big deal unless you are going to track the car, or if the car feels twitchy going over rough pavement, then rear caster can be a issue that will need to be addressed.
Last but not least, be careful of pot holes, as the wheels will bend & GM will not warranty a wheel under any circumstance.

 

Yes Copeland sucks. Oil every where on my car and over filled. Had to donut myself

 

Thanks for the responses.

 

The alignment is considered a warranty claim, but I've never had a dealer give me trouble about it. I make up some story about handling not being right, give them a list of the alignment settings I want used, and tell them if the car is inside the GM specs when they check then I'll pay for the alignment. If outside the GM specs, warranty coverage. Be aware than a truly tire-friendly alignment on a GS/Z06, might actually be outside the official specs (I don't have the specs handy) and you'd have to pay for it. Most dealers try to be nice to the customer about this..
Four new Corvettes and every one of them had at least parameter that was outside even the wide GM tolerances, so I've never paid a dime.
There is some miles range for the free alignment; something like more than 500 miles and less than 5,000 miles. Those aren't the actual numbers, but you get the idea.
Enjoy the new car!

Note:
No two cars are exactly alike, and some GS/Z06 cars don't have enough camber adjustment in the rear to get down to 0' camber. Our local dealer will get the rear camber as low as possible while still equal side-to-side, then set the front camber to be appropriate for what he could get in the rear.
There are some easy mods that allow getting the rear camber to zero, but most cars can get close enough.

 

Crap I missed the Donut.
They did offer water