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rede30
12-28-2004, 11:15 AM
after puting new suspension on my car i have to get my car Aligned right?

Dustin
hamann318is
12-28-2004, 11:23 AM
Yes.
Erick
12-28-2004, 11:29 AM
Yes.

Said the kid with IE3/Konis who still didnt get one ;)
KDZROK
12-28-2004, 11:49 AM
Again...

Shouldn't this be in Suspension & Unsprung??
nando
12-28-2004, 11:59 AM
yes, it should be. :idea:

I never needed to have my car aligned. it drives straight (look ma no hands!), and I'm happy with the toe setup. Don't have any wacky wear patterns either. I'll probably take it in just to see where the camber/castor and rear toe is at.

toe is the only thing you really need adjusted anyway, everything else will just tell you if something is bent (there's no way to adjust anything but toe, unless you have camber plates or something). It shouldn't cost too much though so it's not a bad idea.
Erick
12-28-2004, 12:07 PM
I paid $60 for mine at an alignment shop, for reference.

I was 8 degrees off on my toe settings, so I really needed that alignment.
aaron_silva
12-28-2004, 12:25 PM
My car passes the "no hands" test also. I havent had an alignment and I have no abnormal tire wear after my suspension install.

I am however installing new control arms and tie rods and will be taking her in for an alignment.

Aaron
Grant
12-28-2004, 03:50 PM
Again...

Shouldn't this be in Suspension & Unsprung??

You moderator wannabe :D
hamann318is
12-28-2004, 06:55 PM
My car passes the "no hands" test also. I havent had an alignment and I have no abnormal tire wear after my suspension install.

I am however installing new control arms and tie rods and will be taking her in for an alignment.

Aaron

Mine passes the test, but my steering wheel is off center, etc. I will get it aligned, esp because I changed the tie rods.