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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Bjv69ss on June 08, 2010, 02:05:08 PM

Title: Font end Alignment
Post by: Bjv69ss on June 08, 2010, 02:05:08 PM

I'm wondering about the specs on a stock 69 Camaro coupe front end alignment.  The cars were aligned for bias ply tires so the specs were CASTER : positive 1/2 + or - 1/2 a degree...  CAMBER: positive 1/4 + or - 1/2 a degree...TOE: 1/8 to 1/4 inches and must not vary more than 1/2 " side to side.  

So now that the car has radial tires on it what should the specs be changed to for the best possible handling. Keeping in mind the front end is rebuilt with stock replacement parts.  It just has a 1" sway bar on it instead of the factory bar.  

Thanks!
Joe

Title: Re: Font end Alignment
Post by: JohnZ on June 08, 2010, 06:47:16 PM

I prefer zero camber, all the positive caster you can get, and radials like zero-to-1/16" TOTAL toe-in.

Title: Re: Font end Alignment
Post by: Bjv69ss on June 09, 2010, 12:22:41 AM

Thanks John,
How does that make the car handle

Title: Re: Font end Alignment
Post by: JohnZ on June 10, 2010, 02:20:34 AM

Quote from: Bjv69ss on June 09, 2010, 12:22:41 AM

Thanks John,
How does that make the car handle

Handles fine, but most of it is due to modern radial tires (BFG 215/65-15 Radial T/A's on mine, with original springs and replacement Delco shocks).