Lost 3mm front and 6mm rear of drop after bush timing/alignment

[Nessal]

This timing business is such a pain in the butt. I never had to time any of my previous cars. Does anyone sell replacement bushings so that you don't have to ever time them again? Something that doesn't use the ferrile cores like the OEM stuff?

[ssmike]

Originally Posted by Nessal

This timing business is such a pain in the butt. I never had to time any of my previous cars. Does anyone sell replacement bushings so that you don't have to ever time them again? Something that doesn't use the ferrile cores like the OEM stuff?

Give JusticePete a PM, Pedders makes a complete bushing package just for this!

[ssmike]

OK Pete, here's the printout! Keep in mind that this was a fresh XA coilover install as well as rear camber bolts which I did myself. The cambers in the front were set full negative when I tightened down the clevis bolts. The rear camber bolts were just rough adjusted.

Also, notice that he didn't achieve the .2 toe in the rear and is out of spec but he has them green. I gave him the new Pedders Aggressive street specs to go by! Thanks for your help!

[dekan513]

just a guess here but , drive the car and measure again and mark exactly where ur wheels are so u can get in the same spot , i would think it wont be exactly the same all the time but like i said just a guess

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by ssmike

OK Pete, here's the printout! Keep in mind that this was a fresh XA coilover install as well as rear camber bolts which I did myself. The cambers in the front were set full negative when I tightened down the clevis bolts. The rear camber bolts were just rough adjusted.

Also, notice that he didn't achieve the .2 toe in the rear and is out of spec but he has them green. I gave him the new Pedders Aggressive street specs to go by! Thanks for your help!

Mike,

The change in ride heights is directly related to the change in camber front and rear so you have NO WORRIES! Now the important question. How does your Camaro drive now?

[ssmike]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Mike,

The change in ride heights is directly related to the change in camber front and rear so you have NO WORRIES! Now the important question. How does your Camaro drive now?

It rides great! My question is can I lower the rear by 6 mm to gain back the drop I lost without having to re-align?

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by ssmike

It rides great! My question is can I lower the rear by 6 mm to gain back the drop I lost without having to re-align?

Alignments are done in fractions of a degree. A 6mm change in ride height will have require the alignment be touched up. Go back to the same shop and tell the tech you believe the front end will be fine as is, but you need the rear toe and camber adjusted. You are asking for a two wheel alignment which should cost less that a four wheel alignment.

[garcmol]

Originally Posted by ssmike

OK Pete, here's the printout! Keep in mind that this was a fresh XA coilover install as well as rear camber bolts which I did myself. The cambers in the front were set full negative when I tightened down the clevis bolts. The rear camber bolts were just rough adjusted.

Also, notice that he didn't achieve the .2 toe in the rear and is out of spec but he has them green. I gave him the new Pedders Aggressive street specs to go by! Thanks for your help!

That's what I was trying to explain a while back. When they pull out that big negative camber number you actually lose some drop. Looks great now!

Turns like it's on rails now, don't it?

[ssmike]

Yes it does!

[ssmike]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Alignments are done in fractions of a degree. A 6mm change in ride height will have require the alignment be touched up. Go back to the same shop and tell the tech you believe the front end will be fine as is, but you need the rear toe and camber adjusted. You are asking for a two wheel alignment which should cost less that a four wheel alignment.

Will do! Thanks again Pete!