03-30-2007, 01:17 PM
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4 Wheel Alignment done... need 2nd opinions
Ok just got done with my 4 wheel alignment, My rear was Rear Toe was outline, and so was my front toe... Attached is the paper they gave me of BEFORE, SHOULD BE, and AFTER.
Let me know if my final suspension setup is good please. The car seems to have less turning responsiveness with the alignment.
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03-30-2007, 02:19 PM
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CJ, when they did the alignment, did they account for your weight sitting in the car? Did you have the fuel tank full?
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03-30-2007, 02:21 PM
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Feul tank was almost full, about half a quarter away from full and no they probably didnt account for me being in the car.
I just called Pacific Porsche and they said they dont need to account for the persons wait, However they said that if the car doesnt have any fuel, they put a 40lbs weight in the front truck before doing the alignment. Also added it wouldnt matter even i weighed 200lbs. which i do...no jokes please 
Last edited by CJ_Boxster; 03-30-2007 at 02:28 PM.
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03-30-2007, 02:33 PM
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CJ, you crack me up!
"About half a quarter" is AKA 1/8th!!
Why would they account and make an adjustment for fuel weight...and not for driver/passanger weight?
Last edited by bmussatti; 03-30-2007 at 02:36 PM.
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03-30-2007, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bmussatti
CJ, you crack me up!
"About half a quarter" is AKA 1/8th!!
Why would they account and make an adjustment for fuel weight...and not for driver/passanger weight? |
Dont know why, but thats what Pacific Porsche said... I didnt want to try and ask why cause he probably doesnt know why but does know they dont do anything about it on there alignments.
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03-30-2007, 02:42 PM
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Your car must have been pulling pretty stongly to the left by how far the front toe settings were out of whack.
Your assesment of the situation is true. The more positive toe on the car, the more willing it will be to turn. Your current rear settings will make the rear end less apt to turn compared to the way it was before, but it does bring more stability and reduces your tire wear.
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03-30-2007, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by blue2000s
Your car must have been pulling pretty stongly to the left by how far the front toe settings were out of whack.
Your assesment of the situation is true. The more positive toe on the car, the more willing it will be to turn. Your current rear settings will make the rear end less apt to turn compared to the way it was before, but it does bring more stability and reduces your tire wear.
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Thats what i figured, My suspension was outta whack for the better when it comes to track usage i guess. Do you think there range of what is acceptible... acceptible? or is that alignment range for a slow street car like say a Ford Assfire?
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03-30-2007, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster
Thats what i figured, My suspension was outta whack for the better when it comes to track usage i guess. Do you think there range of what is acceptible... acceptible? or is that alignment range for a slow street car like say a Ford Assfire?
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Two questions:
1. How much do you like your rear tires?
2. In an emergency lane change, do you want the rear end to stay in control?
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03-30-2007, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by blue2000s
Two questions:
1. How much do you like your rear tires?
2. In an emergency lane change, do you want the rear end to stay in control?
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LOL i know what your getting at... your going to say if i dont care about the wear pattern of my rear tires i have have the shop toe them in so my turning response can increase... Ill pass, i wouldnt mind the front being toed in a bit more..... wouldnt that increase the responce.
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03-30-2007, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster
LOL i know what your getting at... your going to say if i dont care about the wear pattern of my rear tires i have have the shop toe them in so my turning response can increase... Ill pass, i wouldnt mind the front being toed in a bit more..... wouldnt that increase the responce.
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Actually, the car will feel a bit less responsive to steering inputs with front toe-in. It's toe out that will give you more response to steering inputs, front or rear.
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03-31-2007, 09:20 AM
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