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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 11:42 AM
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i just installed some coilovers on my 2001 accord. After the install i drove and noticed that my car tends to go to the right. Do i have to have an alignment done again becuase of the coilovers or is it that the the left and right springs are dropped at different measurements? Thanks.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 12:30 PM
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Default Re: coilovers? (alex01)

well, you should technically get your car corner weight balanced with coilovers, but if you don't want to pay for it, just adjust all 4 corners to the same height and be done with it...

also, yes you need to get an allignment after installing new suspension pieces...good luck
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Yup, make sure your car is level (ie what nick said) and then get an alignment.
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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yeah mos def get an alignment

your car might lean to one side like mine does because the motor offset puts most of the weight on a certain side....just adjust to make it hte same height
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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your toe is thrown way off when raising or lowering your vehicle..adjust the car's height to where you want it and then bring to an allignment shop
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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thanx everyone... this stuff is helpful!
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