Just Got a Wheel Alignment - specs and question.

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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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Just Got a Wheel Alignment - specs and question.

i finally got an alignment after over a year of being dropped.. lol
i dont know what any of these numbers mean, so can someone help me out?



should i notice a big difference now?

and is my front bad enoguh to spend $200 + install and another alignment for?

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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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Negative camber is good, but im not so sure about over 1 degree of negative camber being good. What kind of drop do you have?
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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They did a pretty good job eliminating rear camber and front toe. I've been told there is no stock front camber setups on our cars so if you wanted to get rid of that front camber you'd need a front camber kit.

EDIT: here's a site that explains camber, caster, toe, etc: http://www.ozebiz.com.au/racetech/theory/align.html
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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well i installed a rear camber kit, the reason for the rear being corrected... which i also got a good deal on ($80) and i didnt feel like dropping $200+ for hte ingalls arms...
im dropped on tein basics... no finger gaps
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 01:07 AM
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You can get a set of fronts for 130-140. Not bad on the front considering the drop you have. You actually helped figure out what ill need for my drop now!
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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how much should a wheel alignment be about? i live near garden city so when i need my alignment do you give the shop good a review?
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 09:47 AM
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The key is you got rid of the half deg of toe. That would have killed your tires in no time. 1.7 is still pretty sharp, and you may want to look into a camber kit for it.
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mackntheacc
how much should a wheel alignment be about? i live near garden city so when i need my alignment do you give the shop good a review?
well i got it done with my rear camber install... total was $120..
i think it should be $60-80 for the alignment alone.. and yea, i would recommend them.. nice people.
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