ZLE couldn't get track alignment done to spec

Blast2hell · 10-05-2020, 10:10 PM

So took my car to the dealership to get it track aligned, they couldn't get the fronts past 2.2 Claimed they called GM and that the GM specialist told them things have to be drilled to hit the 2.7. Sounds like a lot of people didn't know what they were doing to me. Did some searches here, couldn't find anyone saying they had problems with the specs in the performance manual.

Pcormier66 · 10-05-2020, 10:33 PM

Had my new, bone stock ZLE track aligned about a month ago. I asked for the OEM values and I got -2.8L and -2.9R. And there is more room.

I wonder if they tried to adjust your camber while it was in the street orientation. Makes sense you couldn't get more than 2.2 in that position. I think the B team aligned your car. Maybe the C team.

m3bs · 10-05-2020, 10:44 PM

I agree. With the hats rotated to Track position, I doubt I could get as low as 2.2 on my car.

Pcormier66 · 10-06-2020, 12:04 AM

Run out to your garage and check the strut top mount and see if "street camber" or "track camber" is visible.

chevroletman · 10-06-2020, 07:47 AM

Find another alignment shop-- they have no clue-- it says in the high performance manual how to turn camber plates. If they werent smart enough to do it get your money back! when i turned my camber plates around myself I was at -3.5 they actually have to take some out-- i'm now at -2.9 front and -2.0 rear

Blast2hell · 10-06-2020, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Pcormier66

Run out to your garage and check the strut top mount and see if "street camber" or "track camber" is visible.

Yeah I see track camber is still on the engine bay side instead of rotated out to the wheel side.

Pcormier66 · 10-06-2020, 11:15 AM

Yep. They didn't rotate the top mount and tried to ring out as much negative camber as possible. When you get around to rotating the top mount to the correct orientation, you are going to have -3.2 or more camber. You will need to adjust your toe again as well. Sounds like a do-over at another shop.

kropscamaro16 · 10-06-2020, 11:28 AM

dont go to chevy dealer go to real alignment place most chevy dealers dont know shit about these cars

SFV1LE · 10-06-2020, 01:20 PM

That is sad but not surprising to me at this point, a dealer working on a ZLE didn't know about rotating DSSV camber plates. And the suggested DRILLING your car. The top mount holes are already somewhat eccentric, using all of that with Track rotated plates has gotten some people at -3.5.

So few Chevy dealers can be trusted working on ZL1s and Corvettes.

10-05-2020, 10:10 PM	#1
Blast2hell Drives: 2020 ZLE Rally Green A10 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Orlando Posts: 178	ZLE couldn't get track alignment done to spec So took my car to the dealership to get it track aligned, they couldn't get the fronts past 2.2 Claimed they called GM and that the GM specialist told them things have to be drilled to hit the 2.7. Sounds like a lot of people didn't know what they were doing to me. Did some searches here, couldn't find anyone saying they had problems with the specs in the performance manual. __________________ 2020 Rally Green ZLE A10 (SOLD)2017 NGM ZL1 A10 Built 3/31 Sebring Best Lap Time 2:29 Video Roebling Road Best Lap Time 1:25 Video

10-06-2020, 11:28 AM	#8
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 10,130	dont go to chevy dealer go to real alignment place most chevy dealers dont know shit about these cars __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

10-05-2020, 10:33 PM	#2
Pcormier66 Drives: 2019 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Dallas Posts: 157	Had my new, bone stock ZLE track aligned about a month ago. I asked for the OEM values and I got -2.8L and -2.9R. And there is more room. I wonder if they tried to adjust your camber while it was in the street orientation. Makes sense you couldn't get more than 2.2 in that position. I think the B team aligned your car. Maybe the C team.

10-05-2020, 10:44 PM	#3
m3bs Drives: '19 ZLE, S54 E36M3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: North Augusta, SC Posts: 227	I agree. With the hats rotated to Track position, I doubt I could get as low as 2.2 on my car.

10-06-2020, 12:04 AM	#4
Pcormier66 Drives: 2019 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Dallas Posts: 157	Run out to your garage and check the strut top mount and see if "street camber" or "track camber" is visible.

10-06-2020, 07:47 AM	#5
chevroletman Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: May 2020 Location: midwest Posts: 33	Find another alignment shop-- they have no clue-- it says in the high performance manual how to turn camber plates. If they werent smart enough to do it get your money back! when i turned my camber plates around myself I was at -3.5 they actually have to take some out-- i'm now at -2.9 front and -2.0 rear

10-06-2020, 11:15 AM	#7
Pcormier66 Drives: 2019 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Dallas Posts: 157	Yep. They didn't rotate the top mount and tried to ring out as much negative camber as possible. When you get around to rotating the top mount to the correct orientation, you are going to have -3.2 or more camber. You will need to adjust your toe again as well. Sounds like a do-over at another shop.

10-06-2020, 01:20 PM	#9
SFV1LE Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CA Posts: 1,365	That is sad but not surprising to me at this point, a dealer working on a ZLE didn't know about rotating DSSV camber plates. And the suggested DRILLING your car. The top mount holes are already somewhat eccentric, using all of that with Track rotated plates has gotten some people at -3.5. So few Chevy dealers can be trusted working on ZL1s and Corvettes.

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