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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 04:41 PM
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Default Front end alignment recommendations......

Looking for suggestions as to the specs for a front end alignmenmt for auto-X on a 2002 Camaro SS. It is mostly driven on the street so I want it to be street friendly but still better than the stock setup.
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 09:59 PM
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Default Re: Front end alignment recommendations......

Try a search..
But I think the consenus is -1 Camber,+4.5 Caster, 0 toe for tire wear issues.

Some go with more camber (-1.8 for me).. some like toe out.
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 11:02 PM
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But I think the consenus is -1 Camber,+4.5 Caster, 0 toe for tire wear issues
Pretty much sums it up.

I'm running -1.3 camber, 4.5 caster, and 1/32nd toe out. My front tires have 28,000 miles on them and have 1/3rd tread left. I did my alignment at 8-10,000 miles. I consider that pretty good tire wear. Have fun....

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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 11:26 PM
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Default Re: Front end alignment recommendations......

depends on tire size.
On my 315s on all 4, I prefer something like:
camber -1.5 to -2.0 (have -1.6)
caster +4.5
toe 1/32

Also, I get my alignment done with me in the car so that it's done with the weight of the driver taken into account.
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