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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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gonna install the megan racing street coilovers and i was wondering what alignment specs i should go with? the car will not be tracked at all, just a weekend car. should i stick with the factory specs and how about the UK specs? do i need an alignment right away or after driving it a bit to let it settle? thanks!

edit: also, will i need front and rear bumpersteer kits? probably gonna be lowered to 1 or 2 finger gap.
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by dorami,Jun 24 2009, 12:19 AM
gonna install the megan racing street coilovers and i was wondering what alignment specs i should go with? the car will not be tracked at all, just a weekend car. should i stick with the factory specs and how about the UK specs? do i need an alignment right away or after driving it a bit to let it settle? thanks!

edit: also, will i need front and rear bumpersteer kits? probably gonna be lowered to 1 or 2 finger gap.
how many km's are on your car right now?
I wouldn't worry about bumpsteer... not necessary, but you can probably get away with just lowering it and not have to worry about your cv's judging by the factyou have a 2009.
alignment, oem or uk will be good. It's one of those things you need to feel out yourself depending on your driving style
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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my car only has 2500km. would u recommend alignment right after the install or after it settles?
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dorami,Jun 24 2009, 08:12 PM
my car only has 2500km. would u recommend alignment right after the install or after it settles?
Give it a week or so to settle, then get the alignment.
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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give it a week! and u can use oem settings depending how low u are!
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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i only drive my car on sunny days and on weekends so how many miles should i go before the alignment?
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by dorami,Jun 26 2009, 08:55 PM
i only drive my car on sunny days and on weekends so how many miles should i go before the alignment?
Miles dont matter! just drive it for a couple of weeks.
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 03:17 AM
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I'd have it aligned immediately. No good reason to ride around for a week or so on a totally out-of-whack alignment.
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