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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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Hello everyone.
I want to ask everyone a question regarding the steering wheel problem. My car now has about 5500 miles on it. It is pretty much brand new. But the steering wheel has a problem. It slightly pulls the the right. So if i keep it straight as it is supposed to be, the car will pull to the right. The tire pressure is good for all. Do I need to get it aligned? Does my warrenty cover alignment? Has anyone here gotten the same problem?
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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Could be a mismatch on front caster. I doubt you will get this on warranty. I'd get it 4 wheel aligned. I'm on my 4th S and they don't tend to come out the factory that accurate!
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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I went to the dealership where I bought my car asking for someone there about it and he said it might not be covered. Plus, the alignment mechine is too high for the S ( I mean from ground to the bottom) so they can not drive the S over the lifter and they can't do anything with that. Then I asked have you guys ever done alignment for any S2K owner? He said NOOOOOOOO. They have ever gotten any issue like that before.
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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Yes, get an alignment. No it's not covered under warranty.
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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take is some where who knows what they are doing
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by IloveS,Dec 18 2006, 11:29 AM
Then I asked have you guys ever done alignment for any S2K owner? He said NOOOOOOOO. They have ever gotten any issue like that before.
F'in dealers.

Maintaining your alignment is part of proper maintenance. At least for a sports car.
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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Should I take my S to Pepboys? Are they good? How much do they charge for alignment?
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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Take it to an alignment shop. Plan for around a hundred bucks give or take.
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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If you are on stock height, why not get a warranty with an alignment, depends on your road conditions, some areas u need once or twice a year. Smooth streets maybe every 2 years+
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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Pep Boys? You're joking right?
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