Got my alignment done - results
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From: Orange County, CA
That is a nice print-out chart. Belle Tire around here gives a print-out with just numbers basically.
But yeah, it looks like it's mostly within spec, and they adjusted the front caster a little bit which is the angel of the suspension in relation to the pavement. Before the alignment, it was leaning back, so to say, but now it's more straight up. Toe was kind of out of spec, but not too horribly. But it's adjusted to within spec now, too, so nothing to worry.
The only thing is that the rear camber is still kind of off, but -1.x degrees isn't THAT bad. In fact, it will help cornering and that much negative camber (with proper toe) won't hurt the tires that badly, either.
If it were approaching -2.x degrees, then you might have needed a camber kit. But you should be fine.
How much was it? Just curious.
But yeah, it looks like it's mostly within spec, and they adjusted the front caster a little bit which is the angel of the suspension in relation to the pavement. Before the alignment, it was leaning back, so to say, but now it's more straight up. Toe was kind of out of spec, but not too horribly. But it's adjusted to within spec now, too, so nothing to worry.
The only thing is that the rear camber is still kind of off, but -1.x degrees isn't THAT bad. In fact, it will help cornering and that much negative camber (with proper toe) won't hurt the tires that badly, either.
If it were approaching -2.x degrees, then you might have needed a camber kit. But you should be fine.
How much was it? Just curious.
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From: Charlotte
Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
That is a nice print-out chart. Belle Tire around here gives a print-out with just numbers basically.
But yeah, it looks like it's mostly within spec, and they adjusted the front caster a little bit which is the angel of the suspension in relation to the pavement. Before the alignment, it was leaning back, so to say, but now it's more straight up. Toe was kind of out of spec, but not too horribly. But it's adjusted to within spec now, too, so nothing to worry.
The only thing is that the rear camber is still kind of off, but -1.x degrees isn't THAT bad. In fact, it will help cornering and that much negative camber (with proper toe) won't hurt the tires that badly, either.
If it were approaching -2.x degrees, then you might have needed a camber kit. But you should be fine.
How much was it? Just curious.
But yeah, it looks like it's mostly within spec, and they adjusted the front caster a little bit which is the angel of the suspension in relation to the pavement. Before the alignment, it was leaning back, so to say, but now it's more straight up. Toe was kind of out of spec, but not too horribly. But it's adjusted to within spec now, too, so nothing to worry.
The only thing is that the rear camber is still kind of off, but -1.x degrees isn't THAT bad. In fact, it will help cornering and that much negative camber (with proper toe) won't hurt the tires that badly, either.
If it were approaching -2.x degrees, then you might have needed a camber kit. But you should be fine.
How much was it? Just curious.
Caster is not adjustable on our cars without aftermarket parts which are non-existant.
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
That is a nice print-out chart. Belle Tire around here gives a print-out with just numbers basically.
But yeah, it looks like it's mostly within spec, and they adjusted the front caster a little bit which is the angel of the suspension in relation to the pavement. Before the alignment, it was leaning back, so to say, but now it's more straight up. Toe was kind of out of spec, but not too horribly. But it's adjusted to within spec now, too, so nothing to worry.
The only thing is that the rear camber is still kind of off, but -1.x degrees isn't THAT bad. In fact, it will help cornering and that much negative camber (with proper toe) won't hurt the tires that badly, either.
If it were approaching -2.x degrees, then you might have needed a camber kit. But you should be fine.
How much was it? Just curious.
But yeah, it looks like it's mostly within spec, and they adjusted the front caster a little bit which is the angel of the suspension in relation to the pavement. Before the alignment, it was leaning back, so to say, but now it's more straight up. Toe was kind of out of spec, but not too horribly. But it's adjusted to within spec now, too, so nothing to worry.
The only thing is that the rear camber is still kind of off, but -1.x degrees isn't THAT bad. In fact, it will help cornering and that much negative camber (with proper toe) won't hurt the tires that badly, either.
If it were approaching -2.x degrees, then you might have needed a camber kit. But you should be fine.
How much was it? Just curious.
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From: West Palm Beach
That printout is great! What was the name of the shop that did the alignment and provided the printout for you?
I am finally putting on my Tanabe springs and Tokico HP's in a couple weeks and I want to get an alignment afterwards and that printout is exactly what an idiot like me needs to understand what happened, if anything.
I am finally putting on my Tanabe springs and Tokico HP's in a couple weeks and I want to get an alignment afterwards and that printout is exactly what an idiot like me needs to understand what happened, if anything.
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From: Metro Detroit
Thats a nice printout, and that rear camber isnt anything to really worry about. Just rotate the tires every 3k and they'll wear perfectly fine. Negative camber helps with cornering due to having more contact patch when the tire rolls over in corners.
Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
You mean toe, which is the relationship between the distance between the fronts of the wheels and the backs.
Caster is not adjustable on our cars without aftermarket parts which are non-existant.
Caster is not adjustable on our cars without aftermarket parts which are non-existant.
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Thanks for all the input. After driving the car at high speed for several miles last night, I noticed it still pulls to the right a bit. Should I be concerned? I thought it's supposed to track straight down the road. Should I take it back to 'em?
BTW, Big "O" Tires around the corner from my office did the job. Nice guys but I question their work sometimes.
BTW, Big "O" Tires around the corner from my office did the job. Nice guys but I question their work sometimes.
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have them redo it a gain. they shuoldstand behind there work if it is pulling to the right like you say. no car is ever going to be 100% straight .. maybe 99.8% straight.
as long as your withing i believe 1 degree on each side your fine ? someone corerct me if im wrong ?
as long as your withing i believe 1 degree on each side your fine ? someone corerct me if im wrong ?
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