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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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Got an alignment today guys.

The problem is the shop I took it to could not get the camber to even up left and right. Their computer would not cooperate and allow them to even things up.

Front right: -1.4
Front left: -1.7

Rear right: -2.3
Rear left: -2.7

I run a more aggressive setup to maximize the suspension for street and track use.

Thoughts on the .3 difference from side to side? Should I try and get that evened up, or let it be? Keep in mind I only put about 2500 or so miles on a year.

FYI, the toe settings front and rear were optimal.
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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If the tech could get it within .3 of being round then they shouldn't have slacked. It's not gonna be a huge issue with the mileage you do but I do about 15k a year and I wouldn't have it. Do you have the print out? What's thrust angle if you do. Does the car pull left?
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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No pulling to the left at all.
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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their computer is their problem.
i would redo it.
maybe at another shop.

BTW - i like more camber at front than rear.
i have staggered wheel setup and it works beatifully.
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Croc
their computer is their problem.
i would redo it.
maybe at another shop.

BTW - i like more camber at front than rear.
i have staggered wheel setup and it works beatifully.

There lies the problem. I really don't want to have to pay for another alignment. I guess I don't understand why there isn't some sort of override for their computer that allows them to meet customer requested alignment specs?

I run a lot more in the rear as well. Previous settings for camber: FR: -1.3, FL: -1.3. RR: -2.3, RL: -2.4. Makes a HUGE difference just to set the suspension to a little more aggressive than stock.
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