Alignment

[78F350]

Jamesp did a DIY alignment and documented much of it in this thread: DIY Alignment
I picked up a kit for toe rather than building from parts. Simple and effective: "Longacre LON52-79501 Toe-In Plate"
That and a good digital inclinometer (mounted for camber) can get you pretty far if you are 'mechanically inclined and detail oriented'.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/home_toe_in/home_toe_in.htm

***My local tire and alignment shop said that Porsches were too complicated and they wouldn't even attempt it. Being told that, I wouldn't want them to try on ANY of my cars***

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by 78F350

***My local tire and alignment shop said that Porsches were too complicated and they wouldn't even attempt it. Being told that, I wouldn't want them to try on ANY of my cars***

My local Tire Kingdom says this which is aggravating because the Boxster is simple to align compared with something like a Miata, where the Camber and Caster settings affect each other and require fiddling...

[911monty]

I just want to toss in here that what you guys are suggesting is just a very simplistic alignment addressing camber and toe only without addressing thrust angles, yaw and steering angles which are part of a true four wheel alignment . If only addressing camber and toe it is possible to have tire wear acceptable but not in line with the direction of travel of the car body which can introduce yaw where the car looks to be "crabbing" down the road. Not even mentioning steering and thrust angle changes due to acceleration and braking forces.

[Blackcloud]

Thanks to all for responding. I last had the 4 wheel alignment done two years ago (I think). I will consider it more frequently. My indie, who is an award winning gold level Porsche mechanic suggested to do it yearly if tracking, or auto crossing. Be well. If you are near the eye of the storm this weekend, be safe. Thanks. Mitch