<VV> Re: Corvair Handling

[vairologist@juno.com]

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 it still doesn't hold a straight line down the road. What could 
> be wrong?
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> The 1960-61 Corvairs had their toe-in set to: 3/16 inch
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> In 1962 they changed the toe-in to:  < to 3/8 inch
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> Any Questions or comments on this topic.email or call me.
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Smitty Says;  My book says 1960-61= 5/16, 63-64= 1/4, 64-65=5/16, 66 and
up =1/4.  Roy I won't question your results either in handling or tire
wear.  I will say this though.  When Corvairs were built they were
designed to use bias ply tires.  I doubt that they would have specified
more than 1/16 toe in if the specs had been for radials.  I run 1/16 or
less on all my cars and they are not unstable, nor do they wear the
insides of the treads.  I believe more stability comes from good caster
than toe in.  Of course you have to have a good tight front end or it's
all out the window.