What exactly is involved in the alignment process beyond resetting the steering column to on-center?

I recently got an alignment and the car feels like it's on rails when turning! Do they adjust camber/toe-angle as well?

Thanks and sorry for the n00b question

 

Caster
Camber
Toe in/out

 

is having it turn on rails a good thing?

 

yes

 

yeah generally that phrase means high traction, quick response, and low body roll.

 

i should take my car in...how much does an alighntment cost?

 

I cant wait to take mine in after I put the jimfab on.

 

for the 88-91 civic/rex the camber,caster isn't adjustable

they would have only adjusted the toe

 

it is if you get a ingalls camber kit

 

"IF"

 

yes, alignments are good... it's amazing how many people overlook things such as this when maintaining a vehicle.

 

how much is a camber kit and what is involved in putting one on?

in addition, if you have this sort of aftermarket addition, is this something an alignment place would know to adjust and know HOW to adjust?

 

Camber kits usually run around $100. After you get one installed, you definatly need an alignment to get it adjusted. If you just put camber kit and you dont adjust it, you could be shredding your tires

 

alignments are usually around $60

 

i got an ingalls kit for $130... they are the best imo... they are very simple to put on... the new adjustable anchor bolts replace the old ones on your upper control arm... and if the place you are having your car aligned doesn't know how to adjust a camber kit, then i'd have second thoughts about letting them align my car