11-12-2021, 07:28 PM | #1 |
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ZLE Wheel/Tire Setup on Standard ZL1
I have a standard 18 ZL1 and recently picked up a set of ZLE wheels and tires.
I performed the mag ride strut modification to allow for front wheel clearance. I also performed the harness relocate on the left rear, which was simple. I did not modify the top camber adjustment slot on the mag ride struts. I did max out the front negative camber adjustment when I did the modification for wheel clearance. I need to get it aligned to see where I’m at. How much negative camber can be achieved on the standard ZL1? I do have Vorshlag camber plates on order (back order actually), but I’m not sure that I need them. Last edited by Blueclyde; 12-04-2021 at 06:45 AM. |
11-13-2021, 08:09 AM | #2 |
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About -1.7 up front and about -2.5 Rear. I think that’s plenty for 99.9% of people but I could be wrong.
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11-13-2021, 04:15 PM | #3 |
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I could go -2.0 front -1.6 rear no problem with the same setup on my '17 ZL1
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11-14-2021, 03:48 PM | #4 |
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Didn’t ZLEs share the same standard alignment as ZL1s? If so, it doesn’t seem to me there would be a reason there would be an issue after the necessary mechanical accommodations.
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11-15-2021, 10:52 PM | #5 |
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About -2 in front is plenty. I haven't noticed less understeer with more camber (I am at around -3.2). Its about more even tire side to side wear (at the track). Lap times are more dependent on tires/tire compound. More camber also gets into reduced braking footprint, which matters at some tracks more than others. At COTA I still wear the insides faster because of the high speed straights ending in hair pins. I may reduce camber. For street use you'll just wear the inside and put lopsided wear on the bearings.
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11-17-2021, 12:11 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for the feedback guys!
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11-20-2021, 05:57 PM | #7 |
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I was able to check my camber today with my new Smart Camber gauge. Again, ZLE wheels/tires installed on my standard ZL1. Modified the mag ride struts for wheel clearance, so no spacers used. Max’d out the negative camber. I’m sitting at -2.7 degrees on both sides. I think I will cancel the back ordered Vorshlag camber plates for now.
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11-20-2021, 08:06 PM | #8 | |
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PRIOR to me getting the vorshlag plates my MAX setting on FRONT was roughly -2.0 degrees camber and about the same on the rear. To get the additional camber on the rear I am running SPL Toe Links with Eccentric Bolt lockout. This allows INCREASED adjustment in the camber PAST the -2.0 stock setting max. and eliminates the eccentric bolt that loses adjustment consistently when the suspension is taxed anyway. Part number is below. https://www.splparts.com/products/ca...c-lockout.html
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12-02-2021, 06:25 PM | #10 |
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Here are some photos of the ZLE wheel/tire on my standard ZL1. Camber and toe set to track. No poke up front. Will see how things go next spring before deciding on camber plates.
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