I wish i never got the pro kit because it has worn the inside of my relatively new (few month old) rear tires bald. I installed them and was waiting a bit for the settling before i got it alined and completely forgot about it until i had my tires rotated. Now they are getting pretty smooth (very inside edge of the back tires which are now in the front because of the rotating). Anyway i got it alined the other day at tireking and the guy said im .1 off the factory specs on one side in the front because he couldnt get one front side to move at all. I have the actual print out he gave me below and was wondering if you guys could help me interpret it. He said i could get an aftermarket ball joint but said it really wasnt needed and i would be fine. What do you guy think, are my tires going to continue to wear so poorly? thanks Oh i now its my own stupid fault



If you cannot read something let me know, i didnt feel like using the other computer for the scanner so i just took a pic

 

Usually it's the fronts that wear because of constant turning.
That's odd that your rears are wearing faster.
Can you just get a camber kit for the rear if your fronts are OK?

 

you didn't get an alignment after you put the springs on did you? It was probally your toe that was just off at first. The problem you face now is that the tires are already wearing down that way so they will continue to do it. How often do you rotate your tires? I strongly suggest doing it w/ every oil change or every other.

 

sorry i just read




also, i'd take it back and have him try to move the front again, he should be able to get it straight

 

how much did it cost you and how long did it take?

 

That's funny that this topic came up again - here's what i was able to find out this morning when i realized i need to redo my camber system.. this is the best kit for our car - in my opinion (pricey though)

Front Left camber kit (p#35720) 1.25 to +3 degrees Polyurethane Bushing MSRP = 122.38
Front Right camber kit (p#35720) 1.25 to +3 degrees Polyurethane Bushing MSRP = 122.38

Rear Left Upper Control Arm kit (P#38811) -2 + 3 degrees Polyurethane Busing MSRP = 173.66
Rear Right Upper Control Arm kit (P#38812) -2 + 3 degrees Polyurethane Busing MSRP = 173.66

Additional piece which looks like just a longer bolt with 3 washers is p#38930 and supposedly will increase the camber to + 3/4 degree in the front MSRP 14.65/each (total of 2 kits needed for front end)

*this is for the cl that is lowered to the extreme (excess of 2 inch drop* They do make the kit for not so dropped ride - but i dont have the p#'s for that - total MSRP $606.63 However - gmpperformance.com has the entire setup for $442.16 Thats the first place i have shopped/looked so far

*Let me know if anyone can get the kits for cheaper - please!!


Hopes this helps!! I will be getting my kit asap!

 

Thanks for your responses. The sheets i posted where after the tires were rotated meaning the front tires were the ones that wore so poorly but the fronts are now on the back.

Scott, the guy said it looked like the car had been in an accident and the front was stuck. We got the car new and it hasnt been in an accident so i dont know. He def. should be able to move it then? Do you think i'll be ok how it is now?

 

Try another alignment shop, possibly one with a performance background.

 

Thats what i was thinking, it really sucks considering i have already paid $68 for this one. The dealership only charged me 50 before

 

so if you do need a camber kit they will charge you for the install and another alignment?