new 2020 owner - track setting recommendations

steve_hifi · 06-03-2021, 05:54 PM

Hi There,

Just purchased a 2020 ZL1 1LE, heading to the track on sunday. Looks like the car has street alignment settings (camber plates not rotated) and obvious by looking at the tire angles. Anyone know what the stock alignment settings are?

On my past M3 I ran -3.2 front/-2 rear but it looks like you're limited to -2.7/-2 at max setting - can anyone confirm?

How much toe out would increase if I just changed the plates myself

Also is it necessary to lower the ride height in front or only needed for corner balance?

I saw some technical documentation from GM to change oil from 0-40W to 15-50W, change brake fluid to dot 4, put on lower air dams, remove water guard under hood, rear swaybar has some adjustment (any recommendation for position to start out?)

kropscamaro16 · 06-03-2021, 06:08 PM

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SCCAForums · 06-03-2021, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by steve_hifi

Hi There,

Just purchased a 2020 ZL1 1LE, heading to the track on sunday. Looks like the car has street alignment settings (camber plates not rotated) and obvious by looking at the tire angles. Anyone know what the stock alignment settings are?

On my past M3 I ran -3.2 front/-2 rear but it looks like you're limited to -2.7/-2 at max setting - can anyone confirm? If you're not taking to an alignment shop, don't touch the rear... rotating the front caster camber plates will add roughly a full degree of camber and an 1/8" total toe out

How much toe out would increase if I just changed the plates myself

Also is it necessary to lower the ride height in front or only needed for corner balance?
Not at all necessary, mine are still set to stock

I saw some technical documentation from GM to change oil from 0-40W to 15-50W, change brake fluid to dot 4, put on lower air dams, remove water guard under hood, rear swaybar has some adjustment (any recommendation for position to start out?)
Mobil 1 15w50 although I'm hearing Spring Mountain is having great results with the GM 0w40. Definitely replace brake fluid with Dot 4 or better.
Rear swaybar leave in factory position. Drive the car and have fun!

Congrats on the ride! Comments in bold above. Cheers!

Best regards,
Dave

steve_hifi · 06-03-2021, 07:23 PM

thanks for the info guys. the car is great and has alot of potential. I'll definitely look up the facebook group.

Junkyardspecial · 06-03-2021, 07:34 PM

You can get up to about 3.7 negative camber in the front and I believe close to 3 in the rear but I am not sure.

Most run about 2.7 front and 2.0 rear because that is what Chevy recommends and it works very well.

RamAir02 · 06-04-2021, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SCCAForums

Congrats on the ride! Comments in bold above. Cheers!

Best regards,
Dave

I've been running my rear sway bar in the soft position. Is general consensus that the factory middle position is preferred?

SCCAForums · 06-04-2021, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RamAir02

I've been running my rear sway bar in the soft position. Is general consensus that the factory middle position is preferred?

Soft may be best, depending on tire and track condition. On the street tires we run, I've left it in the middle.

Best regards,
Dave

06-03-2021, 05:54 PM	#1
steve_hifi Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: lake forest,ca Posts: 15	new 2020 owner - track setting recommendations Hi There, Just purchased a 2020 ZL1 1LE, heading to the track on sunday. Looks like the car has street alignment settings (camber plates not rotated) and obvious by looking at the tire angles. Anyone know what the stock alignment settings are? On my past M3 I ran -3.2 front/-2 rear but it looks like you're limited to -2.7/-2 at max setting - can anyone confirm? How much toe out would increase if I just changed the plates myself Also is it necessary to lower the ride height in front or only needed for corner balance? I saw some technical documentation from GM to change oil from 0-40W to 15-50W, change brake fluid to dot 4, put on lower air dams, remove water guard under hood, rear swaybar has some adjustment (any recommendation for position to start out?)

06-03-2021, 06:08 PM	#2
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06-03-2021, 07:34 PM	#5
Junkyardspecial Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2019 Location: South Florida Posts: 438	You can get up to about 3.7 negative camber in the front and I believe close to 3 in the rear but I am not sure. Most run about 2.7 front and 2.0 rear because that is what Chevy recommends and it works very well. __________________ Subscribe to my Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/Junkyardspecial Will buy your GoodYear Supercar 3R Take offs!

06-03-2021, 07:23 PM	#4
steve_hifi Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: lake forest,ca Posts: 15	thanks for the info guys. the car is great and has alot of potential. I'll definitely look up the facebook group.

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