 Couldn't get Wheel Alignment because of Modifications? |
 Oct 21, 2011 - 4:26 PM
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The modification I have gotten were KYB GR-2 Struts and Tein lowering springs with 225 45 17" wheels. I tried getting a wheel alignment today but the mechanic said my suspension and wheels were "unsafe" on my celica. He went on stating that the wheel alignment machine could not align the wheels because of the lowering which affected the camber and caster. He said it requires a new bolt for the caster , but the caster is so so far off that the replacement wont even help the caster. Then he suggested to go back to OEM suspension and said "I owned a Celica GT before and those suspensions are already a sport suspension." Then he said the tires will rub and thats the main reason why there is a pull on the vehicle's steering which is what I believe is the reason it needed an alignment, but it doesn't even feel like theres rubbing. Should I get the new bolts and try another alignment? From what the mechanic said, it seems like nothing will help the alignment.
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Nov 12, 2011 - 11:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
MIDAS tried this with me. said i needed crash bolts. he wanted to adjust my camber to +0.5 degrees. i told him hes crazy & pulled up the Toyota recommended camber settings and told him try again
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DIONYZUZ Couldn't get Wheel Alignment because of Modifications? Oct 21, 2011 - 4:26 PM
BonzaiCelica He's right but also wrong. It is not necessary... Oct 21, 2011 - 4:43 PM
Needles I have a set of KYB gr2 with Tanabe DF210 2.2 inch... Oct 21, 2011 - 5:12 PM DIONYZUZ I was looking for the 'cheapest' wheel ali... Oct 21, 2011 - 5:29 PM trdproven go somewhere else, these are couple scenarios
1. ... Oct 21, 2011 - 6:18 PM xrav22 QUOTE (trdproven @ Oct 21, 2011 - 6... Oct 21, 2011 - 8:13 PM DIONYZUZ QUOTE (xrav22 @ Oct 21, 2011 - 8:13 ... Oct 21, 2011 - 10:29 PM trdproven QUOTE (xrav22 @ Oct 22, 2011 - 11:13... Oct 22, 2011 - 6:09 AM 808celica just be happy they can get you car up on the align... Oct 21, 2011 - 11:25 PM DIONYZUZ QUOTE (808celica @ Oct 21, 2011 - 11... Oct 22, 2011 - 12:52 AM smkr3w QUOTE (DIONYZUZ @ Oct 22, 2011 - 12... Oct 22, 2011 - 4:52 AM chacha don't take the shortcuts to finding a cheap au... Oct 22, 2011 - 12:40 AM DIONYZUZ QUOTE (chacha @ Oct 22, 2011 - 12:40... Oct 22, 2011 - 12:55 AM BonzaiCelica or that is....
unless you installed suspension an... Oct 23, 2011 - 1:09 AM Stambo I use our alignment machine at work often, atleast... Oct 26, 2011 - 8:45 PM Needles QUOTE (Stambo @ Oct 26, 2011 - 8:45 ... Oct 26, 2011 - 9:04 PM DIONYZUZ QUOTE (Stambo @ Oct 26, 2011 - 9:45 ... Oct 26, 2011 - 10:06 PM Stambo After lowering my car and doing an alignment on it... Nov 1, 2011 - 1:32 PM lagos QUOTE (DIONYZUZ @ Oct 21, 2011 - 4:2... Nov 10, 2011 - 4:41 PM Lenny i'm a mechanic and i gotta say he's wrong ... Nov 12, 2011 - 12:54 PM |
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