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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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i just ordered some tein s tech springs for my car. i am not sure if i should get an alignment after i install them or not, i keep hearing different things. please give me some opinions!! thanks!
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Absolutely yes. When the ride height changes, your camber and toe will adjust out accordingly. Get it aligned.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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Yea get it aligned.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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Yes yes yes.

Even factory s2ks that settle slightly wind up with front toe-out. This wears the insides of the tires. Look at any s2k. The insides are worn on 80% of them.

Lowering the car Will increase the toe-out even more and Will kill the insides of the tires.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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Depending on how low you go, a camber kit would be a great idea for more adjusting. I was able to lower my car used Megan rear toe arms,and SPC rear upper adjustable ball joints -+3 and was able to get a perfect alignment at Honda 70.00, not to bad..
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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ok thanks guys for the feedback! now should i wait a week or so to get it aligned or sjhould i just run to the shop right after i install the springs?
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by dasmb1024
ok thanks guys for the feedback! now should i wait a week or so to get it aligned or sjhould i just run to the shop right after i install the springs?
wait at least two weeks it takes awhile for the springs to settle.. i used to mount, dismount tires and lower cars for a living..
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 305AP1
Originally Posted by dasmb1024' timestamp='1314052377' post='20903054
ok thanks guys for the feedback! now should i wait a week or so to get it aligned or sjhould i just run to the shop right after i install the springs?
wait at least two weeks it takes awhile for the springs to settle.. i used to mount, dismount tires and lower cars for a living..
Good advice. But by all means, get it aligned!! Money well spent.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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ok cool yea i will! thank u all
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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do it, i used to work at an alignment shop and many customers come in after lowering. The lower you go, the more you need an alignment. Even though springs don't lower by much. An alignment can help even a little, but if it helps a little. It can save your tires overtime and give you a better drive.
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