07-26-2013, 06:23 PM
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How smart are the alignment guy's? If they are trying to adjust toe by twisting the nut.. they will never get there.
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07-26-2013, 06:27 PM
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and.. if they where smart?? they would have told you the adjustment's where flipped side to side
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07-26-2013, 06:35 PM
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and.. if they where smart?? they would have told you the adjustment's where flipped side to side
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I don't think they tried adjusting it as it was set at max toe-out already
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07-26-2013, 06:37 PM
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any idea why there is such a huge difference side to side??
I measure 3 Boxsters in the shop.. the 3rd one is 26.25 both sides
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07-27-2013, 10:28 AM
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I'd prefer not trying to explain how to string a car here online (it's straight forward) I just dont have time today to write it up.
To set toe like this, you only need four jack stands, tape measure (I use steel rules) and string (I use fishing line/on reels)
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07-27-2013, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Brad Roberts
I'd prefer not trying to explain how to string a car here online (it's straight forward) I just dont have time today to write it up.
To set toe like this, you only need four jack stands, tape measure (I use steel rules) and string (I use fishing line/on reels)
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I remember seeing an article about it years ago but I didn't read it! I don't mind paying for one FINAL align but I have to be at peace with the final solution., first.
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07-27-2013, 12:04 PM
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For the rear, we *could* use just toe plates humm..
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07-27-2013, 12:11 PM
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what are 'toe-plates'?
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07-27-2013, 04:04 PM
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Aligning the Supersport - YouTube
I worked for Jackson and with Eric back in our Grand Am Nissan 350Z days (The Playboy cars)
I promise this video will teach you everything you need to know about performing your own alignment. Instead of using the smart strings, you can use jack stands to "make the box" around the car.
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07-28-2013, 05:14 PM
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promise this video will teach you everything you need to know about performing your own alignment. Instead of using the smart strings, you can use jack stands to "make the box" around the car.[/QUOTE]
ah thanks for that Brad! I'll check it out. I think I'm going to pull the eccentrics out and inspect them- the camber ones wouldn't spin all the way around in both directions on either side but they'd max out IN or OUT so I didn't worry about it.
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08-16-2013, 02:31 PM
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UPDATE; The eccentrics seem fine so I bought and installed Speedpro's adjustable toe rod bars. Car then was aligned without any probs and all is good to go. The rear suspension on these cars have a narrow range of adjustment. 5/8" beyond standard (Porsche offered) and you're in a heap of trouble! They are engineered to the nth degree!
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