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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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Default Springs and alignment

I plan on purchasing a set of swift sport springs. Now I know anytime you alter suspention an alignment is required. My question is how bad will my alignment be out with swift springs? Could i still drive the car without killing my tires, or will it need to be fixed asap. I also hear that to get the correct honda spec alignment for an s2000 is something most shops can't do. Thanks for any information
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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i dropped mine on Neuspeed springs, and thought everything was running pretty sweet - i took it to a fella that came recommended just to be sure. When he was finished, it felt like i had gained about 20hp! - well worth it, not just for the life of the tyres, but for the possible efficencies that may come with it. Do it.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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when you install springs, you need to allow time for the springs to settle. i waited 2 weeks after i installed my eibach's before i got an alignment. 1 week should be fine. my alignment wasn't terribly off to warrant not driving the car.

don't know about shops not being able to align the s2000, only reason i can think of is that the car is too low to get on their alignment racks. all the locals here go to a shop that has a "hunter" alignment setup so there is no need to drive up any ramps.
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