What R best alignment specs & where to go in North Dallas area?

[PowerKraus]

I just installed some adjustable shocks/springs to both lower the car and level it out. Now I need an alignment. What are the prefered specs for hot street driving? And any suggestions on shops in far far north Dallas?

Thanks guys.

 

[jimster]

McKinney Dodge, or Dallas Dodge.

 

[Paolo Castellano]

I just installed some adjustable shocks/springs to both lower the car and level it out. Now I need an alignment. What are the prefered specs for hot street driving? And any suggestions on shops in far far north Dallas?

Thanks guys.

PowerKraus, here you go:

6 degrees caster
1/16" in all the way around
-.5 camber in rear, -.75 to -1.0 fronts(to not burn up the tires too fast)

That should be a good overall alignment for the street.

 

[PowerKraus]

Castellano,

Much appreciated !

 

[ViperBite]

Whose set did you purchase and what spring rate did you go with?

 

[Paolo Castellano]

Castellano,

Much appreciated !

PowerKraus,

One more thing: make sure you run the tire pressure you will be running on the street. I run 32 PSI front, 30 rear.

Also make sure you sit in the driver's seat while they do the alignment!

 

[PowerKraus]

ViperBite,

My Viper GTS will be used for 'heavy street' cruzin', so I picked the rate best for my back and kidneys.

I bought a set of used Aldan Adjustables with soft springs rated 400Front and 700Rear. So far, so good. No noise, easy install, soft ride, and lowered.

I hope that answers your question!

 

[ViperBite]

Power, thanks for the info.

Once you get the alignment done and some miles on it let us know your thoughts about the ride, handling, etc.

 

[opnwide]

soft ride? Those are pretty close to ACR rates. Good luck.

 

[PowerKraus]

opnwide,

not a soft ride? Feels pretty soft. I dunno, as I am new to Vipers, but with 400 / 700, I am not sure how much more room there is to go lower. If you know of lower rates, let me know, 'cause I would certainly try'm.

Speaking of which, does anyone know the stock spring rates for a 2002 GTS (non-ACR). I certainly like the adjustable shocks I now have, and maybe for a even smoother ride, I could swap in the stock springs. But I would rather like to confirm their rating first!

John at Parts Rack said the numbers on the Aldan set-up he sold me were low (400 / 700) especially when compared to what was assigned to 1999-2000 ACRs, John said that the later ACR was 700 / 1100. I'll leave that for the track cars.

Anyway, does anyone have any pointers as to softer spring ratings and/or the stock spring ratings.