Jahan

I had the same issue with 3000 miles on my vette. Got it aligned to exact center of specs and steering response was significantly improved. Glad others are find the same thing.

JSVet08

At 5,750 miles and lowered on the stock bolts with the rears cut, I'm heading in for an alignment tomorrow.

Thanks for all the info

dpracing

2009 Z06 1100 miles alignment was out significantly in the front.

saplumr

I need to have mine done but the dealer wouldn't or couldn't hook his machine to my wheels.

mikeci

I have found every new car I ever bought was out of spec. I'm waiting on poly bushing and shocks. As soon as I finish the install I'll have to get it aligned anyway. But I recommend any one who whats to keep their tyres more than 5k mi to get an alignment.
Mike

rhoward2

haljensen

You don't want the Dealer to align your car. Take the car to an Independant alignment shop, ask around for what shop does the Autocross cars for your area.

JRHAWK9

I'm getting mine aligned tomorrow morning at 8am with 1,600 miles at a place that is known to give spot on alignments and does autoX alignments. I will even get to accompany the guy aligning it under the car and ask him any questions I have while he's doing it.

I'm shooting for:
-0.4 camber in front and rear
0 static toe in front and rear
a decent amount of castor to increase self-centering and steering wheel feel.

JSVet08

My front was out of spec as well but the back was good. Major improvement, it is a noticeable difference to the driving experience. Money well spent in my book.

Walt White Coupe

Factory alignment at 19,000 miles on left front tire.

nearwater

Wow, I never knew that the factory alignment was that much out of whack.
I was thinking of lowering the car after about 1000 miles, but I guess I should just lower it now and have it aligned after the suspension fully settles.
Thanks for the info.

Dan

ZPirate

The factory specs provide for a fairly wide variance. It's better to try to get all the specs in the middle of the spec range if possible.

Grateful

not to hijack the tread but how much are alignments suppose to cost. i got a quote for $165.

Edit: Specifically in NJ if possible

davekp78

This really doesn't tell us anything. This wear could easily occur even if you are within "recommended spec". We really need to know the alignment numbers.

Modshack

Exactly....Virtually EVERYONE has found the "Factory" alignment to be off...sometimes WAY off. Toe is a killer and is what typically scrubs a tire like that. My toe was outta spec on 3 of my 4 wheels..

ZPirate

Mine cost about $85 when I started this thread, but in NC.

mikeci

165$ seems a bit high. here in southern ny state westchester county (thats just north of nyc) average price is about 100$
Mike

rfopt

Does anyone know if sports cars from other companies (Porsche, Ferrrari, etc.) commonly send cars out of the factory with alignments out of spec?

davekp78

No, that's NOT what I said. I said that kind of wear could occur if you were within "recommended spec". It can come from the factory within "recommended spec" and still wear badly.

ZPirate

Exactly. The "recommended spec" range is fairly broad. Being on the edge of the spec range either way could cause wear issues. That's why I wanted to get my alignment as close to the middle of the recommended spec range as possible.