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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 06:25 AM
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Could someone please advise me what camber, caster and toe in I should set the car after installing Eibach Pro Kit on a 1999 Z28.

The car will also have Bilstein HD's, run on 16" rims and be mainly used for the street.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 03:27 PM
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Max caster, -1.0 to -1.5º camber, or greater if you want/can. Zero toe, or toe out 1/16", I went with zero but regretted it (car pushes).
Old Jul 28, 2002 | 06:43 AM
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What is the maxumium amount of caster available on our cars. Also, with -1.5 camber, will the tires wear abnormally? I currently run -1, but would like more!

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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 10:43 AM
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You can get about 3.5 degrees of caster, maybe a touch more. If your tires are wearing even with -1 camber, then sure, try -1.5, though it's pushing it for a street setup.

Dave

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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 02:12 PM
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Like Dave said, I got around 3.5 caster. Stock ride height cars I believe can get around 4.5, most people just flat max it out, whatever they can get (maybe not most people, but many prefer it).
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