av2600

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I was driving along yesterday down an unfamiliar road... smacked a pot hole, front passenger wheel took the hit. Rim was already scratched up so not too worried about that... but i have another problem... on the highway where the car used to be straight, the car now pulls to the right.

I was going to take it to have it aligned tomorrow, but have no idea what to look for other than to "ask for the print-out". Even then i have no idea what i'm looking for. I have nexen n7000 tires on type-s wheels.

Also, i planned on going to a local firestone and purchasing the lifetime alignment... any feedback on this idea? Alignment would be good for the life of the car.

thanks!

Mafyoso

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Yeah your Toe may have went off alignment, Take it to get aligned they can should be able to fix it for you.

oneonlywgs

Get the rim & tire looked at too.

av2600

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anything specific i should look for on the printout ?

Mafyoso

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Well on the print out its gonna show your toe, caster, and camber measurements. Usually you should get two measurements, where the settings where and another one showing you the adjustments made to your car to fix it. Heres an example. The red is what they have to adjust all the green measurements are good. You should have them put the measurements as close to center as possible.

av2600

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Thanks guys, headed in to have it all checked out now.

Thanks Mafyoso for the quick help!

av2600

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Update from the shop... Mafyoso was exactly right. I just saw the alignment screen while my car is on the rack and the toe was off.

Once again, acurazine to the rescue!

av2600

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alright so i got home and looked at the print out they gave me when the alignment was complete.... can anyone tell me if this looks ok? I feel the car is more straight, but not perfect.... any ideas?

Mafyoso

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No Problem

Everything looks good in the aspect of the car pulling left or right. The Dip in the chart is the OK Zone. If it falls outside the measurement will be red and should be fix. Did they say u should get Camber Kits for the rear? Thats the way to adjust the Camber. Is you car still pulling to the side? If so it may be ur rims or tires. Check them to see if they are not bent or ur tires are not worn out. Also try Balancing them if they aren't. Should help a little.

Edit: Speaking on Alignments i need one to I havent had time to take mines to our family Own Shop. We have an alignment Machine and im just to lazy to take it. Maybe take in next week cause my cars pulling to the left after i installed my Coilovers.