Camber Adjustment
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Burning Brakes
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From: Aledo, TX
Camber Adjustment
On C7's is it possible that you could mark the eccentrics on the camber settings for street and track settings? I am getting mine aligned to the track settings on Thursday and was thinking wouldn't it be great to put it back to street settings once I am done.
My M has camber plates so it is a 10 minute job going from track to street it would be great if you could do this with the Vette.
Is it possible to get more than -2 degrees of negative camber as well? I am going to be running full slicks.
My M has camber plates so it is a 10 minute job going from track to street it would be great if you could do this with the Vette.
Is it possible to get more than -2 degrees of negative camber as well? I am going to be running full slicks.
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From: Worthington Ohio
Alignment
Don't forget to find a way to set toe correctly. It will change when you change camber. Perhaps you could use reference marks as well on tie rods and tie rod ends. Possibly different color marks for street and track on camber and toe.
Burning Brakes
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I took pictures of all my alignment adjusting bolts and eccentrics on my C7 while it was on a lift. You have to take a picture of the front and rear of all 4 A-arms, and the front and rear toe-adjusters. You then do this for the street and the track alignment settings. For the toe settings, you need to measure the length of the threaded part of the front tie-rod between the lock-nut and the end of the threaded section. I noted that all eccentrics on the A-arms are all at different positions for the front and back of each arm on each side.
No idea on how much camber range there is, nor caster. Best thing is to have a set of pictures and an alignment sheet that matches each set of pictures.
No idea on how much camber range there is, nor caster. Best thing is to have a set of pictures and an alignment sheet that matches each set of pictures.
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Instructor
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Just use a toe-bar or toe plates.Marks on threads would be worn off.
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You might try driving on the track alignment first. You could always periodically check tread depths with a gauge.
The track alignment isn't particularly aggressive. The camber and more importantly (with respect to tire wear) the toe are reasonable for street use on a sports car.
I've run more toe on a car regularly street driven.
The track alignment isn't particularly aggressive. The camber and more importantly (with respect to tire wear) the toe are reasonable for street use on a sports car.
I've run more toe on a car regularly street driven.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Aledo, TX
The tech's at my shop were looking at me like I had a dog whistle when I asked them this.
I can't say that I am overly impressed with the understanding of GM tech's in this regard. Eccentric...what???
I can't say that I am overly impressed with the understanding of GM tech's in this regard. Eccentric...what???
Burning Brakes
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From: swoyersville pa
i could use your help
You might try driving on the track alignment first. You could always periodically check tread depths with a gauge.
The track alignment isn't particularly aggressive. The camber and more importantly (with respect to tire wear) the toe are reasonable for street use on a sports car.
I've run more toe on a car regularly street driven.
The track alignment isn't particularly aggressive. The camber and more importantly (with respect to tire wear) the toe are reasonable for street use on a sports car.
I've run more toe on a car regularly street driven.
Burning Brakes
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From: Virginia
You may be able to cut some camber into your tires so you don't have to worry about resetting your toe. I know resetting toe can be a pain if your a perfectionist like myself. Just a thought..
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