[KARMAL]

Can someone post the stock street alignment specs for the SS 1LE? I’m assuming they are the same for all 6th gen 1LEs. I found this discussion on the forum- https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=487562, however there was some conflicting/ confusing information.

What are negatives to running a track setup all the time, even for street driving? Is there significantly more tire wear?

[kropscamaro16]

i used to run track alignement all year round but didnt drive my car much no problems with doing it

[Coded4SS]

Significantly more wear? No



I ran -2.3 camber front and 1.6 with 0 toe for two sets of tires. That's more aggressive than the track alignment from GM. I recently whent back to track -2.0 up front and -1.5 camber in the back. Lost a little front end grip I do miss that feel but track alignment is good for daily use and track or canyons.

[WhiteMale]

Its not the camber but the toe that'll wreck tires in that context if I'm not mistaken. People think that much camber is the problem but it's toe.

[weemus]

+1
Front toe kills tires.
I daily on my track settings of -2.7F(0 toe)/-1.6R but I believe its more dependent on how much you drive on the street (wearing inner shoulder from camber) and track driving (how aggressive you are and how often you track to wear the outer shoulder). Mine wear evenly but I also do ~16K a year on the street and 20+ track days

[KARMAL]

It doesn’t sound like there’s any reason to use the street set up. I have to wonder why it doesn’t come from the factory aligned to track specs. Could it be they are trying to dial in some understeer to keep inexperienced drivers out of trouble?

[weemus]

Something like that. Its set up to appeal to the most people possible...but it is a track day special

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by WhiteMale

Its not the camber but the toe that'll wreck tires in that context if I'm not mistaken. People think that much camber is the problem but it's toe.

Partly because "it doesn't look quite right", like something must be bent or that the springs have sagged, and partly because when they lower their cars and then ask about camber correction they're not aware of the fact that when camber is changed, toe is changed as well.


Norm

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by KARMAL

It doesn’t sound like there’s any reason to use the street set up.

If you're the kind of driver who sees just about every corner or a curve as a challenge to be accepted, probably not.

I have to wonder why it doesn’t come from the factory aligned to track specs. Could it be they are trying to dial in some understeer to keep inexperienced drivers out of trouble?

Almost certainly. Mfrs have to consider the fact that many or most of the people who will drive their cars - even 1LE-level Camaros - need to have a little extra limit understeer present. It's what they're used to in most anything else they drive.


Norm