C8 Track Alignment Adjustment Procedure
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C8 Track Alignment Adjustment Procedure
Can anyone post the actual C8 Wheel Alignment adjustment procedure if available?
I am in the process of purchasing a 2021 C8 Z-51 and intend to track it in short order.
I understand that there is an alignment jig needed to verify the caster setting with a digital level.
I intend to get it aligned at a trusted race shop but I don't think that they have the actual procedure. (The alignment jig can be purchased pretty easily.)
Any help appreciated
Thanks
I am in the process of purchasing a 2021 C8 Z-51 and intend to track it in short order.
I understand that there is an alignment jig needed to verify the caster setting with a digital level.
I intend to get it aligned at a trusted race shop but I don't think that they have the actual procedure. (The alignment jig can be purchased pretty easily.)
Any help appreciated
Thanks
Last edited by Ultima Guy; Apr 3, 2024 at 02:10 AM. Reason: Typo Correction
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Thankyou for the reply.
Although this document is very helpful, I am hoping to find the actual factory service manual procedure for performing the wheel alignment that includes information such as under body panel preparation, torque values etc...
Although this document is very helpful, I am hoping to find the actual factory service manual procedure for performing the wheel alignment that includes information such as under body panel preparation, torque values etc...
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I acknowledge what you have stated above regarding warranty and possible liability.
I would think that the factory service manual would specify the normal (stock specification) wheel alignment procedure as this is normal service item over time.....
The difference being the alternate alignment specification for track use as recommended by GM.
I am hoping that a person with a copy of the factory service manual could advise.
I would think that the factory service manual would specify the normal (stock specification) wheel alignment procedure as this is normal service item over time.....
The difference being the alternate alignment specification for track use as recommended by GM.
I am hoping that a person with a copy of the factory service manual could advise.
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It in there!
They didn't do that for the C7 and after 3,5 years of C8 production, I doubt they will do that for the C8. The bulletin that described how to do the C7 track alignment settings had warnings to the Customer who was supposed to be advised the track alignment settings weren't covered by the warranty and that the warranty wouldn't cover any damage to the tires or the car due to those settings. A factory service manual will never have any information that tells a dealer to perform any service not covered by the warranty. Can you imagine the litigious mess they would have if the FSM did include settings that weren't covered by the warranty?
Bill
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I acknowledge what you have stated above regarding warranty and possible liability.
I would think that the factory service manual would specify the normal (stock specification) wheel alignment procedure as this is normal service item over time.....
The difference being the alternate alignment specification for track use as recommended by GM.
I am hoping that a person with a copy of the factory service manual could advise.
I would think that the factory service manual would specify the normal (stock specification) wheel alignment procedure as this is normal service item over time.....
The difference being the alternate alignment specification for track use as recommended by GM.
I am hoping that a person with a copy of the factory service manual could advise.
