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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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im droppin my 04 on tein s tech springs, once i do am i gonna need an alignment? my co-workers at sears auto center are tellin me im gonna need an alignment afterwards???

And would i clear with a 255/45/17 in the rear without rolling? and 225/45/17 up front? right now i have the ap1 wheels, only 225/45/16 Rear and 215/45/16 upfront?

One more thing, anybody have the fender roller and can do a good job around fairfax?
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 05:52 AM
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any suspension work always recommend getting an alignment although sometimes it seems like its fine afterwards your toe might be off

good choice with s-techs when i had them on my black s they were great
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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Yes you need an allignment, also you don't need to have your fender rolled with those tire sizes. I have the same tire size but I have the Espeleir spring instead.
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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Give the suspension a couple weeks to settle, then go get it aligned. I also have the S-techs on my car. You'd be surprised how much everything is off with only lowering 1", especially the front toe.
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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my ap1 got slamed once i did the tein s techs i have a finger between my tires (stockers with tire size) all the way around. but i agree you will love the s tech and you will need allignment. with that being said i have heard nothing but good things about uk allignment and thats what ill be doing in the spring
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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ight cool am i gonna need an alignment kit?
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Ak,Nov 30 2008, 10:14 PM
ight cool am i gonna need an alignment kit?
Alignment kit? Not sure what you're talking about. After the springs settle, just bring it straight into an alignment shop, that's it. They do the rest.
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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i work at sears auto center, my alignment dude is gonna do it for free for me and 80 bucks for the springs. although its gonna be hard gettin it up the alignment rack, its a little steep. i donno i heard somthing about an alignment kit thats why im askin.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 03:54 AM
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S2000's have fully adjustable A-arm suspensions. No camber kit is needed. This is Not a strut car.

Make sure your buddy knows what he is doing, look up the UK alignment specs on this website.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 04:13 AM
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FYI, a good alignment makes a huge difference in the way your car drives.
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