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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 07:18 AM
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Has anyone had their alignment fixed on the S2000, My dealership says they dont have the equipment to do it. Should I trust another mechanic with the alignment. My When I put my steering wheel perfectly centered the car goes to the right alot. What should I do?
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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 08:07 AM
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First check that your tire pressures are the same on both sides. Unequal pressure is the most common cause of wandering off-line.

I had a 4-wheel alignment done after I had the rear tires replaced. I don't know if they used the right numbers or equipment, but both front tires are now starting to wear badly on the inside. (They were both wearing equally before the alignment).
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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 09:42 AM
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I had brought mine in to the local dealer (tire wear from toe in. They corrected the allignment and stated that it was covered under warrantee. Go figure!
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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 02:29 PM
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Had mine aligned at the dealer. Perfect results with the steering wheel centered afterwards. Done on warranty as rear toe-in was out. I do not believe the dealer does not have the equipment. Perhaps they haven't entered the data in the machine. I remember a post by Chris (cdelena) where the dealer had to enter data in the control panel of the alignment machine and it took extra time for him to get his alignment done.

[Edited by Big Al on 04-06-2001 at 03:37 PM]
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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 03:55 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Big Al
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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 04:53 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by cdelena
[B][QUOTE]Originally posted by Big Al
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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 05:12 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sev
Did the new specs help in any way?
Yes, I think so. I got additional negative camber which helps in the corners at the expense of a bit of tire wear.
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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 05:35 PM
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Thanks.
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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 07:57 PM
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Thanks alot guys
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Old Apr 6, 2001 | 08:16 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by BLADES2K
[B]Has anyone had their alignment fixed on the S2000, My dealership says they dont have the equipment to do it.
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