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Old Sep 10, 2021 | 06:11 PM
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Quick alignment specs

Hello! I take my car tomorrow to get an alignment. I was thinking they could simply do what the book says, but now I'm wondering some of you have different specs. I have the original 16 wheels. I would like to use this car as a daily driver when possible. Is there a recommended spec for the alignment that I should have them do or should they do what the factory recommends?
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Old Sep 11, 2021 | 01:38 PM
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Old Sep 12, 2021 | 10:24 AM
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Re: Quick alignment specs

Those specs that 91 Camaro Racer posted have been a staple for a long time. Give the tech the street specs and they'll serve you well.
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Old Sep 12, 2021 | 12:24 PM
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Is that 3/32 in, or out for Toe?...
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Old Sep 12, 2021 | 01:08 PM
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It's all "toe in" except where noted otherwise.
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Old Sep 12, 2021 | 01:16 PM
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I think maybe member Reid Fleming gets credit for first posting those alignment specs many years ago.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...ent-specs.html
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Old Sep 12, 2021 | 03:58 PM
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Well, I had dropped off the car already so when they call, I'll let them know to use the street specs. Lol, the car is totally gutted in the inside, including the doors/windows. Wires are everywhere. This will be a surprise for them tomorrow when they get there and go get it. I did put back the driver seat though.
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Old Sep 12, 2021 | 03:59 PM
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Re: Quick alignment specs

Originally Posted by QwkTrip
I think maybe member Reid Fleming gets credit for first posting those alignment specs many years ago.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...ent-specs.html
Yep, those are the ones I remember seeing a long time ago. I couldn't remember where, but now I have them.
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You might want to wait to do alignment until the car is full weight.
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Old Sep 12, 2021 | 04:59 PM
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Re: Quick alignment specs

Originally Posted by QwkTrip
You might want to wait to do alignment until the car is full weight.
Can't wait. I will not be doing the interior for some time so the alignment needs to be done with it only with the seats inside. I will be driving it with the interior bare bones for awhile. Once body work is done and everything is inside, then I'll have it done again.
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