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Old 07-31-2003, 01:35 PM
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I'm going to have DMS springs, revalved Bilsteins and 18x9.5 Z06 wheels installed. Do these sound like correct alignment specs when I get it done afterwards:
(Caster) 4*
(Camber) -.7* to -.1*
(Toe) 0

Or do I have them mixed up??

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Old 07-31-2003, 04:31 PM
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You have the numbers in the right places. I think factory caster is closer to 5.3... I run +4.5 caster with -1.8 camber 0 toe
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I run +4.5 castor as well....you are headed in the right direction....
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Thanks guys!! But the camber I'm looking at is fine right??
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FOr street use (and some autocross), the toe and camber are great....
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Maybe this would've helped too. The car is a daily driver, sees the strip occasionally, and is never autox.
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For straight line and daily driving I would stick with -.5, just to get better turning on the street. But you may want to ask in the drag race section...
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Based on your last statement...for street I'd look at a camber setting of -.5 to -.7 (if you are not as worried about handling). That will help you get even tire wear and it will still handle just fine.




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