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Old 12-04-2009, 06:21 PM
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I'm ordering my camber kits this week from a vendor on here. hopefully i'll have time to put them on before this group alignment. i can only do it on weekends cuz of work and i'm busy with the holidays. Question, i'm running coupe 18's with 245-45-18 tires all around on my sedan with no gap with my tein basics. I'm already rubbing a lot when i turn onto small inclines. i know it will get worse with the camber kit. I can roll the rear fenders myself with a PVC pipe and heat gun but looks like i may need a slight pull up front to avoid rubbing. Can anyone recommend a place in the bay to get this done??? I need to find a place before i put on the camber kit and get alignment.
 
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I recommend you don't do alot of driving after you get your kits on. Do it a few days before you get an alignment if it is your daily driver. Unless you are use to adjusting toe/camber on aftermarket kits, chances are your toe is going to be off a good amount.
 
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Chris - any chance you are free today to try and pop my dent out :P
 
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Originally Posted by G35papa
I recommend you don't do alot of driving after you get your kits on. Do it a few days before you get an alignment if it is your daily driver. Unless you are use to adjusting toe/camber on aftermarket kits, chances are your toe is going to be off a good amount.
True statement.

I did the poor man's way with a string-line (toe) and bubble level (camber) to get me to shop last time after my full SPC install. Currently in the same boat and have done the same b/c of recent rear traction arm install in rears. It's close, but know I'm off. Driving my G little as possible now till this alignment day happens.

Mid Jan for this deal, drat and oh well. Waiting patiently....
 
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Old 12-07-2009, 03:16 PM
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so getting aligned on the same day you install toe bolts is no good? drat was gonna see if i could get in on this and get my toe installed by kris too haha. if the event happens somewhere in the next few weeks before christmas/new years i'm down.
 
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^No..that IS good!

Getting camber arms, toe bolts and an alignment on the same day is ideal. What I'm trying to say is, if you get alignment components installed, don't drive around for days or weeks before you get an alignment done or you will chew up your tires.

Some, like V35 Skyline GT, has experience and can eyeball the alignment but I know alot out there are not sure what needs to be adjusted. I'm pretty good at eyeballing it now but still tell those whom I've done installs for to get it aligned ASAP.
 
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Chris - any chance you are free today to try and pop my dent out :P
Sorry....no time during the week unless it's one of my Fridays off. I'm pretty much booked until next year
 
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Sorry....no time during the week unless it's one of my Fridays off. I'm pretty much booked until next year

okay no worries
 
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Originally Posted by G35papa
Sorry....no time during the week unless it's one of my Fridays off. I'm pretty much booked until next year
Do you work for the State??? just asking cuz i see you mentioned your off certain fridays. I work for the state as well and was off certain fridays cuz of the furloughs.
 
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Originally Posted by G35papa
^No..that IS good!

Getting camber arms, toe bolts and an alignment on the same day is ideal. What I'm trying to say is, if you get alignment components installed, don't drive around for days or weeks before you get an alignment done or you will chew up your tires.

Some, like V35 Skyline GT, has experience and can eyeball the alignment but I know alot out there are not sure what needs to be adjusted. I'm pretty good at eyeballing it now but still tell those whom I've done installs for to get it aligned ASAP.
hahah ohhh!!! awesome thanks, ill have to give kris a pm then.
 
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is my alignment bad if i let go of the steering wheel and my car just goes in a complete circle by its self
 
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uh no... people pay for that! how u think nascar does it
 
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^That was an option on the sedans, came with the premium package +1. Auto uturn. I wish I had it!


Originally Posted by saoLin413
Do you work for the State??? just asking cuz i see you mentioned your off certain fridays. I work for the state as well and was off certain fridays cuz of the furloughs.
I work for the man (government). I work a 9/80 schedule so I have every other Friday off and Kris pays top dollar with his taxes for my laziness
 
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Sorry Evan!

I've had my car aligned ALOT at Mach III before...they have alot of knowledge on how to align these cars, stock and modded.

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