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May 5, 2002 | 11:21 PM

ekimpay

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wait to settle b4 alignment

just installed my APEX'i WS coilover. do i have to wait for it to settle before getting an alignment? how long?

May 6, 2002 | 04:37 AM

Limmerz

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from what I hear...about a month should be fine.

May 6, 2002 | 11:53 AM

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I waited 3-4 weeks for my Pro-Kit to settle before I got an alignment. I'm not certain if the waiting period for coilovers is different.

May 7, 2002 | 12:23 AM

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tnx. i think i have to get camber kits or lift it up a little. the tires look like this /====\ . i'll wait for about 3 weeks and see what the alignment looks like for the camber.

May 7, 2002 | 05:55 AM

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Originally posted by ekimpay
tnx. i think i have to get camber kits or lift it up a little. the tires look like this /====\ . i'll wait for about 3 weeks and see what the alignment looks like for the camber.

If your tires look like that, depending on how far you drive, I wouldnt even wait that long.

May 7, 2002 | 10:25 AM

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need a kit for anythin lower than 2 inches ... if theres even a remote tilt ide wait about a week or 2 anythin longer your gunna mess up ur tires

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May 7, 2002 | 10:43 PM

ekimpay

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do i have to get an alignment to know what camber kit to buy? do all first gen (2.2/2.3/3.0) use the same camber kit? what brand is good & econimical -- revo, progress, ingalls?