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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Default Alignment question, do I need one?

I had the alignment checked on my 1995 vtec prelude today and decided not to pay for one. I checked the specs and I am in spec for almost all of the measurements

The tire store said I needed to adjust my front left toe, it was 1/16th which is 0.0625in which is actually in spec, the speck is 0in +/- 0.08in.
They also said I needed to adjust my rear toe as it was 1/8th which is 0.125, this is a little out of speck, speck is same as above.
They also said the steer ahead was 0.08 degrees, and needed adjusted, I could not find the speck for this.
Lastly they said my caster on my right front was really bad, 0.3 degrees. The spec for this is 2 degrees 40 minutes +/- 1 degree. This means that I am way off, about 2 degrees.

The first one I am not concerned about, the second two I am asking if I should be concerned about them?

The caster, doesn’t this just mean my wheel is pushed back? If it still drives straight, what problems will this cause me? I was hit 4 years ago on that wheel; I have not noticed ware on the tires, and don’t think I am replacing them too often.
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Default Re: Alignment question, do I need one?

If the car drives straight and tires don't wear unevenly or prematurely, then leave it alone.
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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Default Re: Alignment question, do I need one?

is it lowered any?
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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Default Re: Alignment question, do I need one?

The caster will make the car wander a bit, but its kinda whatever.

I'm not going to say you couldn't use it. But you'll probably be fine without an alignment.
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