Driving On Wet Roads - Chevrolet CORVETTE Owner's Manual

Load Limit
Limit vehicle load to the driver only, with no
other cargo. Inflate the front tires to 159 kPa
(23 psi) and the rear tires to 165 kPa (24 psi).
Drive at a maximum speed of 296 km/h
(184 mph).
Road Course target hot pressures of 220
240 kPa (32 35 psi). Value will vary based
on driving style, track, temperature, and
weather conditions.
Wheel Alignment
Caution
Using these wheel alignment settings
may cause excessive tyre wear. Only use
these wheel alignment settings for racing
or competitive driving. Excessive tyre
wear is not covered under the vehicle
warranty.
Caution
Do not use power tools when removing
or installing the fasteners. Damage to the
threads may occur. Use hand tools only,
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and do not overtighten. Hand start the
fasteners to ensure that the threads do
not bind or cross thread.
The racing and competitive driving wheel
alignment settings should be set as
described here.
To achieve the track alignment specified
settings:
1. The upper control arm to body washers
on all four corners will need to be
moved from between the body and the
control arm and relocated between the
head of the bolt and the control arm.
2. Adjust the lower control arm cam bolt
position to achieve the following
specifications.
Front (per corner)
Caster: +8.0 degrees
Camber: -3.0 degrees
Toe (total): 0.1 degrees toe in
Rear (per corner)
Caster: 0 degrees
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Camber: -2.5 degrees
Toe (total): 0.1 degrees toe in
Driving and Operating
Thrust Angle: 0 degrees
After track use, reinstall washers between
the body and the control arms. Reset to
factory alignment settings. See your dealer.

Driving on Wet Roads

Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle
traction and affect your ability to stop and
accelerate. Always drive slower in these
types of driving conditions and avoid driving
through large puddles and deep-standing or
flowing water.
Warning
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They
might not work as well in a quick stop
and could cause pulling to one side. You
could lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of
water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply
the brake pedal until the brakes work
normally.
Flowing or rushing water creates strong
forces. Driving through flowing water
could cause the vehicle to be carried
away. If this happens, you and other
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