First G alignment done, what to look for?
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First G alignment done, what to look for?
Okay, I've had the car a week and passengers noticed a loud sound at low speeds in the front wheel well. Dealer says it's out of alignment and the passenger front is cupped. I look, indeed it is. Get a lifetime alignment this morning and get the results printed. Tech tells me without the camber arms I can't get the car into the factory spec range. (Planned on SPC arms when I go coilovers of course) So here are the annotated results. 06 Coupe on 18s
LF (Camber)
Actual Before Spec range
-1.08 -1.14 -.83—.67
LF (Toe)
Actual Before Spec range
.04 .19 .00—.08
RF (Camber)
Actual Before Spec range
-1.32 -1.27 -.83—.67
RF (Toe)
Actual Before Spec range
.07 .19 .00—.08
Front
Total Toe actual .11
Total Toe before . 28
LR (Camber)
Actual Before Spec range
-1.32 -1.57 -1.08—-.08
LR (Toe)
Actual Before Spec range
.05 .10 .00—.22
RR (Camber)
Actual Before Spec range
-1.58 -1.56 -1.08—-.08
RR (Toe)
Actual Before Spec range
.14 .13 .00—.22
Rear
Total Toe actual .19
Total Toe before . 23
Could anyone explain to me how adjusting the R side camber more negative helps and why you can't even get into factory spec without extra equip? I've been here before on other cars, just never knew why exactly. Thanks
LF (Camber)
Actual Before Spec range
-1.08 -1.14 -.83—.67
LF (Toe)
Actual Before Spec range
.04 .19 .00—.08
RF (Camber)
Actual Before Spec range
-1.32 -1.27 -.83—.67
RF (Toe)
Actual Before Spec range
.07 .19 .00—.08
Front
Total Toe actual .11
Total Toe before . 28
LR (Camber)
Actual Before Spec range
-1.32 -1.57 -1.08—-.08
LR (Toe)
Actual Before Spec range
.05 .10 .00—.22
RR (Camber)
Actual Before Spec range
-1.58 -1.56 -1.08—-.08
RR (Toe)
Actual Before Spec range
.14 .13 .00—.22
Rear
Total Toe actual .19
Total Toe before . 23
Could anyone explain to me how adjusting the R side camber more negative helps and why you can't even get into factory spec without extra equip? I've been here before on other cars, just never knew why exactly. Thanks
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that's what i was going to say. if the car is new, and you have nothing done to the suspension, whatever part is the faulty one, should be replaced under warranty at the dealer. That will bring the spec back to factory settings. you should not have to pay for anything, nor have to take it to another alignment shop.
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Damn, I just took the car to the dealer because of the sound (they said car was fine, tire was cupped and I needed an alignment) so I had it aligned and it's not even in the ballpark of spec on any count. Car has 2 years and 2 months left on warranty. Guess I'm headed back there with my printout. Car is pure stock in all regards.
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it looks like those specified ranges are for a sedan - can you confirm whether they used the correct specs? camber should be from -1.5 to +.25 in the front and from -1.75 to -.75 in the rear.
you can find the factory specs for an 06 coupe here:
http://psedog.com/cars/fsm/g35/coupe...fwd.pdf#page=4
you can find the factory specs for an 06 sedan (which is what it appears they used) here:
http://psedog.com/cars/fsm/g35/sedan...fwd.pdf#page=4
you can find the factory specs for an 06 coupe here:
http://psedog.com/cars/fsm/g35/coupe...fwd.pdf#page=4
you can find the factory specs for an 06 sedan (which is what it appears they used) here:
http://psedog.com/cars/fsm/g35/sedan...fwd.pdf#page=4
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Originally Posted by fbw5595
Side question: Can the 06 coupe spec document you posted apply to an 03 coupe?
Thanks.
Thanks.
you can get factory specs for all years here:
https://g35driver.com/forums/wheels-tires/203207-factory-alignment-specifications-specs.html
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Originally Posted by releasedtruth
It was Firestone too... Hmmm, do two data points make a pattern? I have to go back for them to center my steering wheel anyway.
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Originally Posted by bigc
it all depends on the tech who works on your car. i try to only have one particular tech at the local firestone work on my car. he 'seems' to know what he's doing and my car always feels great after he gets everything in spec
How much did you guys pay for Lifetime and Firestone? I'm assuming it's only applicable on one car, so if you sell your car you have to pay the lifetime fee all over again right?
Locally in UT, Firestone is running a special for $119 for lifetime, so I'll probably take advantage of it...