noob suspension question
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now it may be stupid but im just looking for help. i was thinking about getting some adjustable coilovers and heard that every time you want to adjust them u have to get an alignment is this true?
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Re: noob suspension question (sleepyskivic)
You don't absolutely have to, and I'm sure many people here don't get an alignment after every adjustment. However, it is recommended if you have the funds, like acmeotally said.
If you don't, you will just have more uneven wear on your tires, causing you to replace them faster.
If you don't, you will just have more uneven wear on your tires, causing you to replace them faster.
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Re: noob suspension question (shamoo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shamoo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You don't absolutely have to, and I'm sure many people here don't get an alignment after every adjustment. However, it is recommended if you have the funds, like acmeotally said.
If you don't, you will just have more uneven wear on your tires, causing you to replace them faster.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yep! im not even running a camber kit. after some hard driving i find that my settings get all jacked up. . so i put back on the stocks and never looked back
If you don't, you will just have more uneven wear on your tires, causing you to replace them faster.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yep! im not even running a camber kit. after some hard driving i find that my settings get all jacked up. . so i put back on the stocks and never looked back
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Re: noob suspension question (marshun)
I would recommend doing your own alignment once you adjust your coilovers. There is a very easy way to do this with a ruler and a piece of string. I think there is a thread around on suspension forums involving the step by step process.
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Re: noob suspension question (shamoo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shamoo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You don't absolutely have to, and I'm sure many people here don't get an alignment after every adjustment. However, it is recommended if you have the funds, like acmeotally said.
If you don't, you will just have more uneven wear on your tires, causing you to replace them faster.</TD></TR></TABLE>
especially if your getting wider tires/rims. Example: My 205/40/17 (360 treadwear) after a 2 1/4 drop turned to inner slicks in less than 10k miles.
driving in the rain with tires like that = hang on for dear life.
If you don't, you will just have more uneven wear on your tires, causing you to replace them faster.</TD></TR></TABLE>
especially if your getting wider tires/rims. Example: My 205/40/17 (360 treadwear) after a 2 1/4 drop turned to inner slicks in less than 10k miles.
driving in the rain with tires like that = hang on for dear life.
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Re: noob suspension question (shamoo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shamoo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You don't absolutely have to, and I'm sure many people here don't get an alignment after every adjustment. However, it is recommended if you have the funds, like acmeotally said.
If you don't, you will just have more uneven wear on your tires, causing you to replace them faster.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Good thing I only adjust my height in the winter. But yes, this is true.
If you don't, you will just have more uneven wear on your tires, causing you to replace them faster.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Good thing I only adjust my height in the winter. But yes, this is true.
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Re: noob suspension question (JDM-EJ1)
last time i checked i think tire rack and/or discount tire will align your tires for free. Maybe it's balance but maybe it is alignment.. i cant remember.
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actually depending on the set up, most autocrossers toe in and camber in there tires. when you go around a corner hard and it rolls to a side, that outside tire puts more tread to the ground and has less sidewall roll,
given those are people who put money second and run amazingly engineered tires
given those are people who put money second and run amazingly engineered tires
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