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Old Jun 26, 2016 | 11:42 PM
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So I am looking into getting my Z06 a track alignment. Has anyone else gotten a track alignment for theirs? Is there a major difference from the factory alignment?

I was quoted $350, not sure if that is high for a track alignment on this car... Let me know what you guys think!

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So I am looking into getting my Z06 a track alignment. Has anyone else gotten a track alignment for theirs? Is there a major difference from the factory alignment?

I was quoted $350, not sure if that is high for a track alignment on this car... Let me know what you guys think!

I'm not sure of the differences between the Z06 and my Z51, but a track alignment will definitely help, both in the handling and tire wear. The difference between track settings and factory depends on how far you want to go. For example, the Z51 stock front camber is -0.7 deg and for the track I use all I can get, at -2.5 deg. My local speed shop has state of the art equipment and he charges $175 for a full alignment. YMMV

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I'm not sure of the differences between the Z06 and my Z51, but a track alignment will definitely help, both in the handling and tire wear. The difference between track settings and factory depends on how far you want to go. For example, the Z51 stock front camber is -0.7 deg and for the track I use all I can get, at -2.5 deg. My local speed shop has state of the art equipment and he charges $175 for a full alignment. YMMV

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Did you have to remove all the washers to get to -2.5 degrees camber?
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Did you have to remove all the washers to get to -2.5 degrees camber?
No, still have the original two washers on each control arm attaching bolt.

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No, still have the original two washers on each control arm attaching bolt.

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Cool, so we can get more than -2.5, or keep it at -2.5 and get more caster; thanks for the info!
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