JeffsWorld
06-08-2002, 05:42 PM
Well, I finally found someone who will install my Hotchkis springs (1" drop). I bought them on a gp 2 years ago and have been sitting on them because no one would touch them. My question is will I need to get the car aligned after the drop? If so, what are the recommended settings I should tell the tech? or should I just let him figure it out? thnx
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1996 Blue-Green Chameleon Formula
1of70 Chameleon Formulas for 1996
2000 S10 LS 4.3L 4x4 PickUp
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LPEdave
06-08-2002, 09:22 PM
Yes, you should get an alignment after the install. The specs kind of depend on what you're doing with the car. If it's a street car, you could just have it set to the stock alignment. But if you're taking the car onto the track, or want a bit better handling, you'd want to put some camber into it (-1 degree, more if you're running mostly on the track), then as much caster as you can, and zero toe.
I just had mine aligned this morning to -1.4 camber, 3.7 caster, zero toe. It's a track-only car.
Dave
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1997 LPE 383/n2o Camaro Z28 Convertible (http://www.go-fast.org/z28)
12.39@112.2, 1.76 60' (na) 11.27@124.6, 1.76 60' (n2o)
LT1 Diagnostics (http://www.go-fast.org/z28/diagnostics.html), New to Nitrous? (http://www.go-fast.org/z28/new_to_nitrous.html) Northern California Racing Club (http://www.ncracing.org/)
93zder
06-09-2002, 08:36 AM
I just had my Z aligned a couple of weeks ago. I had then set it to
-1 camber; +3 caster ; 0 toe
This truly made a seat-of-the-pants difference in handling. I only wish i did it sooner!
My Z is mostly a daily driver, and doesn't see any track time, by the way.
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1993 red M6 Z28; custom control arms; bushings; strut bar; Eibach Pro-kit;17" rims & 275 tires; Mac exhaust; K&N cold air; airfoil; TB bypass; 3.73 gears; KVR pads & rotors; -1 camber alignment