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Jarhead · 04-15-2010, 03:45 PM

Well after having put 2500 miles on BB (Blue Banshee) I began to notice a slight pull to the left. Took it in and they found the alignment was off a fair bit. Had to much toe in on the drivers rear and toe out on the drivers front. Took it for a small trip and it really felt better. I don't seem to have to keep as much of a grip on the wheel. Didn't even realize that I was holding on and keeping a small amount of right steer into the wheel. Can tell the difference now though, I was constantly trying to turn right when driving after I had it checked.

The real tip off was I could see a little bit of feathering on the outside edges of the tires. Might be a good thing for others to look into, just to make sure you don;t have an issue also. Just a little FYI for Ya'all

Michael_Js · 04-15-2010, 03:59 PM

I've heard lots of issues with the OEM alignments...good you got it fixed!

mikel441 · 04-15-2010, 04:43 PM

I have found that if the Pirellis are off by a pound or two in air pressure the car has a slight pull to one side or the other. Once I even out the tire pressure its perfectly centered. It also seems to drive better 1 pound over cold. 37psi

nova · 04-15-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarhead

Didn't even realize that I was holding on and keeping a small amount of right steer into the wheel. Can tell the difference now though, I was constantly trying to turn right when driving after I had it checked.

Just to be geeky:

Like my controls professor always said, pilots/drivers are natural integrators and natural lag filters. They just keep moving the controls till they get the response they want but they're always a step behind what just happened...

And unless another guy with controls experience steps in here, nobody will even get the depths of my geekiness

Iwantone2 · 04-15-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nova

Just to be geeky:

Like my controls professor always said, pilots/drivers are natural integrators and natural lag filters. They just keep moving the controls till they get the response they want but they're always a step behind what just happened...

And unless another guy with controls experience steps in here, nobody will even get the depths of my geekiness

Cosmic...

justincase_2008 · 04-15-2010, 05:14 PM

I plan of having a alignment done when i get my first oil change. Does it cost anything to have it done?

wylde1 · 04-15-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nova

Just to be geeky:

Like my controls professor always said, pilots/drivers are natural integrators and natural lag filters. They just keep moving the controls till they get the response they want but they're always a step behind what just happened...

And unless another guy with controls experience steps in here, nobody will even get the depths of my geekiness

drivers/pilots create the closed loop feedback system. my problem is the proportional gain on my right foot/throttle controller is too high so my system becomes unstable and basically open loop because no system changes are made as a result of the feedback from seeing the smoke from my tires.....

I too live in your world sir

Jarhead · 04-15-2010, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by justincase_2008

I plan of having a alignment done when i get my first oil change. Does it cost anything to have it done?

Covered under warranty, I'm not sure of the cut off in miles or months, but I believe it is 6000 or 6 months.

Jarhead · 04-15-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wylde1

drivers/pilots create the closed loop feedback system. my problem is the proportional gain on my right foot/throttle controller is too high so my system becomes unstable and basically open loop because no system changes are made as a result of the feedback from seeing the smoke from my tires.....

I too live in your world sir

I also have the same problem when I see smoke in my rear view mirror, I must engage the flight response and try to get away from it.

wylde1 · 04-15-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarhead

I also have the same problem when I see smoke in my rear view mirror, I must engage the flight response and try to get away from it.

I hope so... you can't let that $h!t touch you... it's poisonous

haha

balthazar · 04-15-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarhead

Well after having put 2500 miles on BB (Blue Banshee) I began to notice a slight pull to the left. Took it in and they found the alignment was off a fair bit. Had to much toe in on the drivers rear and toe out on the drivers front. Took it for a small trip and it really felt better. I don't seem to have to keep as much of a grip on the wheel. Didn't even realize that I was holding on and keeping a small amount of right steer into the wheel. Can tell the difference now though, I was constantly trying to turn right when driving after I had it checked.

The real tip off was I could see a little bit of feathering on the outside edges of the tires. Might be a good thing for others to look into, just to make sure you don;t have an issue also. Just a little FYI for Ya'all

I am trying like hell to hold out for putting the toe bar, trailing arm and springs on before I do it but as many miles as I'm putting on it (can't stop driving!!!) I dunno.

justincase_2008 · 04-16-2010, 07:01 AM

If someone could let me know cause i just hit my 7 months CRAP!!!!

Jarhead · 04-16-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by justincase_2008

If someone could let me know cause i just hit my 7 months CRAP!!!!

Take it in anyway, I was making a guess at the cut off's. It could be longer.

Info@PeddersUSA.com · 04-18-2010, 10:51 PM

Guys,

As a reminder, it is important to always get a copy of your alignment specs, All you have to do is ask for it up front.

thanks
mike
dms

04-15-2010, 03:45 PM	#1
Jarhead Semper Fi Camaro Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Aqua Blue LS3 Gauge PKG Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 423 View My Garage	Wheel Alignment. Well after having put 2500 miles on BB (Blue Banshee) I began to notice a slight pull to the left. Took it in and they found the alignment was off a fair bit. Had to much toe in on the drivers rear and toe out on the drivers front. Took it for a small trip and it really felt better. I don't seem to have to keep as much of a grip on the wheel. Didn't even realize that I was holding on and keeping a small amount of right steer into the wheel. Can tell the difference now though, I was constantly trying to turn right when driving after I had it checked. The real tip off was I could see a little bit of feathering on the outside edges of the tires. Might be a good thing for others to look into, just to make sure you don;t have an issue also. Just a little FYI for Ya'all __________________

04-15-2010, 03:59 PM	#2
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	I've heard lots of issues with the OEM alignments...good you got it fixed! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

04-15-2010, 04:43 PM	#3
mikel441 Drives: 2014 Sonic, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,451 View My Garage	I have found that if the Pirellis are off by a pound or two in air pressure the car has a slight pull to one side or the other. Once I even out the tire pressure its perfectly centered. It also seems to drive better 1 pound over cold. 37psi __________________

04-15-2010, 05:14 PM	#6
justincase_2008 The Freak Kid Drives: ABM 2010 SS/RS White strips Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,212 View My Garage	I plan of having a alignment done when i get my first oil change. Does it cost anything to have it done? __________________

04-16-2010, 07:01 AM	#12
justincase_2008 The Freak Kid Drives: ABM 2010 SS/RS White strips Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,212 View My Garage	If someone could let me know cause i just hit my 7 months CRAP!!!! __________________

04-18-2010, 10:51 PM	#14
Info@PeddersUSA.com Drives: 5th Gen Rental Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New England Posts: 1,901	Guys, As a reminder, it is important to always get a copy of your alignment specs, All you have to do is ask for it up front. thanks mike dms

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