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1969to2010 · 05-27-2012, 10:42 PM

My car is a turbo l99 camaro turbonetics kit, BMR full poly subframe bushings BMR trailing arms and toe rods, 1.25 inch pfadt springs car dynoed at 481 hp 491 tq traction wasn't too bad with stock p zeros Never pulled

We added a zl1 fuel pump and also boost gauge and wide band, turned the boost up about a pound
Since its done the car is pulling to one side I find myself having to steer to correct at wot it's actually a little scary I expected her to spin not pull to one side.

I added tired 315 invos on new rims ( since returned for other reasons ) same issues .

My question could it be caused by the need for an alignment ?
When the cradle was dropped the car def isn't sitting right since being put back together. Camber is def off can that cause this?

Or do I really drag radials ?

Any ideas will be greatly appreciated

Sorry I'm new to fi cars

Supercharged SS · 05-27-2012, 10:58 PM

Every time you drop the cradle the car should be re-aligned. There is no way to put it back together and have it be where it was. And you really don't need drag radials. I drive my car around in the stock Pirellis and it's fine. Get yourself a good alignment.

1969to2010 · 05-27-2012, 11:23 PM

Thanks bro hope all is well

FelipeShaw · 05-28-2012, 02:45 AM

If they dropped subframe your car has to be aligned, even after the lowering kit! no way it can be perfect and yes, that can cause the car to drift, wander, or dogtrack

1969to2010 · 05-28-2012, 04:31 AM

The car was aligned after springs then aligned after the suspension work. I knew it had to be aligned again just didn't know if that was my issue.

Going to be getting rims again once my situation works out going with a 10.5 or 11 inch rears and 315s I'm hoping that will help the spinning a bit , the spinning doesn't bug me as much the pulling does. The car gets a lot of family use while I don't open her up much with my boys in the car I'd like it be as safe as possible.
Thanks for the responses

jeffny09 · 05-28-2012, 05:08 AM

hey mike..i know how yo.stop the apinning bro...give me the kit and go back to stoxk..and boom no more spinning!!

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1969to2010 · 05-28-2012, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffny09

hey mike..i know how yo.stop the apinning bro...give me the kit and go back to stoxk..and boom no more spinning!!

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Awesome I'm set

Have fun today bro see you soon

jeffny09 · 05-28-2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 1969to2010

Awesome I'm set

Have fun today bro see you soon

wish u could make it mike!

flyby · 05-28-2012, 06:38 AM

Not only should you have it aligned you should have it weight balanced with you in it. You should get all four corners as close to the same as possible.

1969to2010 · 05-28-2012, 07:37 AM

Me too Jeff have family stuff

The weight balance idea I hadn't thought of thanks

JANNETTYRACING · 05-28-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 1969to2010

The car was aligned after springs then aligned after the suspension work. I knew it had to be aligned again just didn't know if that was my issue.

Going to be getting rims again once my situation works out going with a 10.5 or 11 inch rears and 315s I'm hoping that will help the spinning a bit , the spinning doesn't bug me as much the pulling does. The car gets a lot of family use while I don't open her up much with my boys in the car I'd like it be as safe as possible.
Thanks for the responses

There are Alignments then there are Real Alignments.

Most alignment shops rely on the machine too much and as long as the settings are in the Green Window they don't bother to adjust anything.

Where the system will allow up to 1.5 degrees varience in the green window.

We do alignments the old fashion way but with a Laser alignment system, setting each specification to a Perfect Number within 1/10 of a degree.

The tools are only as good as the guy using them, and I have the Best Suspension tech East of the Mississippi.

Now Every Tire has it's limitations on how much power it can handle before breaking lose and spinning, and your clearly overpowering your tires.

Ted.

1969to2010 · 05-28-2012, 11:42 AM

Thanks Ted just wish you were a bit closer can you pm a price for an alignment ?

JANNETTYRACING · 05-28-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969to2010

Thanks Ted just wish you were a bit closer can you pm a price for an alignment ?

We don't have Set Prices for Alignments because every car requires a different amount of time to get them Perfect, we charge 125.00 per hour X how every long it takes.

Ted.

1969to2010 · 05-28-2012, 04:05 PM

Thanks for the info
what tires do you suggest ?

05-27-2012, 10:42 PM	#1
1969to2010 The Man in Black Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 2,016	Turbo car traction question My car is a turbo l99 camaro turbonetics kit, BMR full poly subframe bushings BMR trailing arms and toe rods, 1.25 inch pfadt springs car dynoed at 481 hp 491 tq traction wasn't too bad with stock p zeros Never pulled We added a zl1 fuel pump and also boost gauge and wide band, turned the boost up about a pound Since its done the car is pulling to one side I find myself having to steer to correct at wot it's actually a little scary I expected her to spin not pull to one side. I added tired 315 invos on new rims ( since returned for other reasons ) same issues . My question could it be caused by the need for an alignment ? When the cradle was dropped the car def isn't sitting right since being put back together. Camber is def off can that cause this? Or do I really drag radials ? Any ideas will be greatly appreciated Sorry I'm new to fi cars __________________

05-27-2012, 11:23 PM	#3
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05-28-2012, 02:45 AM	#4
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05-28-2012, 04:31 AM	#5
1969to2010 The Man in Black Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 2,016	The car was aligned after springs then aligned after the suspension work. I knew it had to be aligned again just didn't know if that was my issue. Going to be getting rims again once my situation works out going with a 10.5 or 11 inch rears and 315s I'm hoping that will help the spinning a bit , the spinning doesn't bug me as much the pulling does. The car gets a lot of family use while I don't open her up much with my boys in the car I'd like it be as safe as possible. Thanks for the responses __________________

05-28-2012, 05:08 AM	#6
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	hey mike..i know how yo.stop the apinning bro...give me the kit and go back to stoxk..and boom no more spinning!! Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

05-27-2012, 10:58 PM	#2
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	Every time you drop the cradle the car should be re-aligned. There is no way to put it back together and have it be where it was. And you really don't need drag radials. I drive my car around in the stock Pirellis and it's fine. Get yourself a good alignment.

05-28-2012, 06:38 AM	#9
flyby Drives: 2010 Silver SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glen Gardner, NJ Posts: 1,336 View My Garage	Not only should you have it aligned you should have it weight balanced with you in it. You should get all four corners as close to the same as possible.

05-28-2012, 07:37 AM	#10
1969to2010 The Man in Black Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 2,016	Me too Jeff have family stuff The weight balance idea I hadn't thought of thanks __________________

05-28-2012, 11:42 AM	#12
1969to2010 The Man in Black Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 2,016	Thanks Ted just wish you were a bit closer can you pm a price for an alignment ? __________________

05-28-2012, 04:05 PM	#14
1969to2010 The Man in Black Drives: 1969 Camaro 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 2,016	Thanks for the info what tires do you suggest ? __________________