Trust the seat of your pants - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

A26B · 03-18-2024

Charlie,
I had the same problem. Two different recommended, "supposedly good" alignment shops. Car was just not right. I put the ZR-1 up on my 4 post lift & used a couple of good, straight 2x4's to check alignment of front/rear alignment. Answer was obviously not correct. Rear camber, front alignment, front camber & toe all needed adjustment. I thought I must be doing something wrong.
So, I proceeded to do what I thought it needed, thinking it couldn't be any worse. The result of my shadetree/2x4 alignment turned out to really stabilize it. I never took it to another shop. Probably not as good as it should be, but I never experienced any abnormal tire wear or handling issues. Go figure, fancy machines w/questionable techs vs 2x4's & bubble level & tape measure.

Z51JEFF · 03-21-2024

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Originally Posted by A26B

Charlie,
So, I proceeded to do what I thought it needed, thinking it couldn't be any worse. The result of my shadetree/2x4 alignment turned out to really stabilize it. I never took it to another shop. Probably not as good as it should be, but I never experienced any abnormal tire wear or handling issues. Go figure, fancy machines w/questionable techs vs 2x4's & bubble level & tape measure.

I do my own alignments for the time being,I just keep an eye on tire wear. If I can't get it right the. I'll take it somewhere,I just hate anybody touching my cars. I bought a set of very expensive alignment plates for the next project. I e had my Z for 17 years and it's only been to the alignment shop once and that one time even though there are flats on the tie rods the hack just grabbed a pair of Channel Locks and used those to hold the tie rod from spinning while he tightened down the nut😡

DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 03-21-2024

While I always try very, very hard to not be critical of the work of others, this is almost unbelievable.

All four wheels marching to the beat of a different drum at the same damn time.

Charlie, you are blessed indeed to have found a professional and competent individual, who had the right training, equipment, skill, and willingness to get it done and done correctly.

I would have to agree that it must have been a handful to drive, especially when driven with some steam.

Very glad 246 continues to be a blast!

You, your family and that car all stay well!

Marty

03-18-2024	#1
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,374	Re: Trust the seat of your pants Charlie, I had the same problem. Two different recommended, "supposedly good" alignment shops. Car was just not right. I put the ZR-1 up on my 4 post lift & used a couple of good, straight 2x4's to check alignment of front/rear alignment. Answer was obviously not correct. Rear camber, front alignment, front camber & toe all needed adjustment. I thought I must be doing something wrong. So, I proceeded to do what I thought it needed, thinking it couldn't be any worse. The result of my shadetree/2x4 alignment turned out to really stabilize it. I never took it to another shop. Probably not as good as it should be, but I never experienced any abnormal tire wear or handling issues. Go figure, fancy machines w/questionable techs vs 2x4's & bubble level & tape measure. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed. Last edited by A26B; 03-18-2024 at 05:41 PM.*

03-21-2024	#3
DRM500RUBYZR-1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mullica Hill, New Jersey Posts: 2,566	Re: Trust the seat of your pants While I always try very, very hard to not be critical of the work of others, this is almost unbelievable. All four wheels marching to the beat of a different drum at the same damn time. Charlie, you are blessed indeed to have found a professional and competent individual, who had the right training, equipment, skill, and willingness to get it done and done correctly. I would have to agree that it must have been a handful to drive, especially when driven with some steam. Very glad 246 continues to be a blast! You, your family and that car all stay well! Marty