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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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I tried searching for it but I couldn't find it.


anyways, do I need an alignment after adjusting coilovers? Just say that i wanted to lower my car more, do I need to get another alignment for that?
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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Yes you will need an alignment whenever you change the ride height. Changing the ride height will change you alignment settings
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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Look at the alignment bolts under the car. If they're positioned exactly symmetric, you won't need the alignment. But chances are, they will be different. So your chassis geometry will not react the same to bumps.
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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should you..yes
if it isnt a huge change in height you dont have to, but i would
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 04:37 AM
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Like everyone else is saying. It is in the best interest of the car to have it realigned.
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Kirpich,Jan 25 2010, 10:00 PM
Look at the alignment bolts under the car. If they're positioned exactly symmetric, you won't need the alignment. But chances are, they will be different. So your chassis geometry will not react the same to bumps.
Not true. Any change in ride height cnages the toe settings. You need to realign the car.
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