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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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okay got my alignment today with custom spec, reason for go in was because my steering was off from dropping the sub frame to do clutch job and figured try custom spec for better handling. i read that s2000 alignment spec are really sensitive and just a little variation could make a small difference. any way i dont know if its all in my head but i still feel a very small slight pull to the right? here are my spec mainly set up for street use

Front
Camber
L:-2.1 R:-2.1

Caster
L:+5.9 R:+5.9

Toe
L:0.01 R0.00

he did toe to compensate for me in the car but i only weight 120lbs and on HKS Coilover with stiff 13k and 11k spring rates
will this little of a difference cause the car to pull right?

Rear
Camber
L:-2.6 R:-2.6

Toe
L:0.01 R0.01
Tried to get it at close to zero as he could

like i said it could all be in my head because the road are not always even and i know the s2000 has a very precise/sensitive steering. anyone with experience with alignment for s2000 please chime in and i will test drive more later tonight. also side note i like these setting alot better than stock, sharper turn-in response and much more steering feedback from front and rear feel a lot more stable
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 04:20 AM
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Any pull you're feeling could be due to tires. If you want you could swap them left/right and see if the alleged pull changes direction.
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 05:04 AM
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The alignment specs look good. It can be tire pressure, tires or just road surface. With stiff suspension, the car will tend to track the crowns or uneven surfaces on the road.
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 06:27 AM
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Check tire pressures first. Is it pulling on a flat road with no crown or grooves?
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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Thanks guys I really appreciate the quick response. Just check tire pressure and for any wear tires only have less than 6k. I'm going to try and swap my front to back to see if that helps running nonstaggered 255. Also tried finding a smooth surface last night and there was still a small pull to the right. It's hardly noticeable but I'm very particular when it comes to my car lol

Thanks again ill report back later tonight
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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Alright finally confirmed it was my tires. I rotated last night and the pull is almost nonexistent thanks guy
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