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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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Alignment Specs?

I put new tie rod ends on the Camaro, and I need to get it aligned. I have the factory specs, but I have never been pleased with them, and years ago, there were people using different specs that seemed to help with tire wear and driveability.
Does anyone have these specs by any chance?
Old Mar 23, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Thanks Injuneer! Again, you come through!
Out of curiosity, what are the benefits of those specs over stock?
Old Mar 23, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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They seem to produce better handling and surer steering. I went +4.0 on caster, -1.0 on camber and 0.1 on toe, based on input from someone with decent road racing experience. But that was 14 years ago, and the car was lowered with Eibach Pro-Kit springs. The front end was eventually returned to near stock ride height (jacked up the QA1s) and I never had the alignment changed. Handled fine and there was no abnormal tire wear.
Old Mar 24, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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That's what I am hoping for. 99% of my driving is on a highway, and it would be nice to improve on the stock handling.
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