Track alignment - why remove the washers?
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Track alignment - why remove the washers?
It’s clear in the manual that you are supposed to remove the washers between the body and the shocks when doing a track alignment. What is the reason for that? Does it change something in the camber or toe curve, or is it just to help be able to get to the recommended static setting, or something else? THX
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I have the front lift so the front ride height is not adjustable. I'm actually not sure if he changed the rear, though; will ask. My C8 was the first he had done and I do know it took a few hours to get it sorted. He's been doing my alignments, tires, etc.. forever and has worked with various race teams so I trust him implicitly.
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My target was a bit more aggressive than yours, but we had to get the washers removed.
My target was a bit more aggressive than yours, but we had to get the washers removed.
Alignment Specs (Camber, Caster, Toe; in degrees):
- Front: -3.5, 8.1, 0.00
- Rear: -2.8, 0, 0.05
- 672, 668, 714, 713 (mm)
- 756, 725, 1160, 1127 (lb) --> 3768 lb total; 3576 lb curb without driver.
- LR + RF = 1885 lb; 50.09%.
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We did the GM prescribed specs so maybe we're at the tail end of the adjustment with the washers in place. I do think it would like more camber judging by the shoulder wear so will find out the next time it's on the rack.
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Same for me with '21 Z51 w/lift. He said he could get up to -3.1 on the front and -2.6 on the rear without moving the washers. I went with -2.5 and -2.1 for first track event. Nice to know I can move it around without dealing with the washers.
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