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Old 04-08-2024, 12:19 PM
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I am asking for someone to post the factory alignment settings please
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They're not published, but based on a few posts elsewhere (can't post links to other places w/o breaking forum rules) and eyeballing my car it's low -1s.
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Back in the day... I purchased a new 2016 Z06 for $70K out-the-door... and made them throw in a free alignment on the "we owe" sheet. I had to get the car lowered on the stock bolts before getting the alignment. The dealership wanted $350 for lowering the car, so I had my neighborhood mechanic do it for $100.

TLDR- If yur buying an expensive sports car, it should be easy to get the dealership to do an alignment on it.

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Originally Posted by RapidC84B
Exactly... dealer personnel don't understand how a car is truly used on track. What's good enough for rolling to cars & coffee just doesn't work. Torque specs matter on suspensions components for tracked cars.
Also, at Apex, my alignment was performed with me behind the wheel, so it's bespoke to me...kinda like corner balancing.
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My dealer charged $99.99.

Track alignment requires removing washers from the suspension to get the increase in camber.

I think the factory eye ***** it...seriously though, when I did my alignment the dealer was shocked by how bad the toe was. Camber and caster were in spec.
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Originally Posted by oaktreebc
My dealer charged $99.99.

Track alignment requires removing washers from the suspension to get the increase in camber.

I think the factory eye ***** it...seriously though, when I did my alignment the dealer was shocked by how bad the toe was. Camber and caster were in spec.
Wow that’s a great price. What did you have them set it to, a street alignment or track alignment? What specs did you go with, thanks. Shout out to your dealer for not gouging you with the Z06 tax lol…
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That is bad info.... the Z06 DOES NOT require moving the UCA washers as the static camber spec is less due to stiffer control arm bushings and you can achieve -2 easily w/ the LCA eccentrics. I would not use any dealer who would do that work for $99.... they're the type to ugga-dugga your suspension bolts into your aluminum chassis.
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$249 at Hendrick - so glad I did it. Couple of other threads on how bad alignment is out of factory. Noticed the 12 o'clock mark on the steering wheel was off by about 1 or 2 degrees (I'm OCD) - did the alignment when we changed my rims - difference night and day.
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Originally Posted by RapidC84B
That is bad info.... the Z06 DOES NOT require moving the UCA washers as the static camber spec is less due to stiffer control arm bushings and you can achieve -2 easily w/ the LCA eccentrics. I would not use any dealer who would do that work for $99.... they're the type to ugga-dugga your suspension bolts into your aluminum chassis.
Come to NE Oklahoma, things don't have to cost a fortune. The tech brought me to the Hunter machine, which had the software updated the day before and we went over the warning GM has popup in bright red; something to the effect of warning the owner what will be done if they select Track alignment per the guide (tire wear, etc...) It states, washers were supposed to be removed per track setup.

I went with the standard alignment which was -1.1 camber. He gave me the printout fro the machine but I lost it. If I'm still seeing outside tire wear I will go more aggressive or possibly track alignment per GM recommendations.
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That is 100% false with the Z06... Stingray Only. Track prep guide lays it all out.



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