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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Coilovers

Hey guys i put my coils on about 3 4 months ago and i haven't got an alignment yet. Do i need to get anything or do anything before i get an alignment or do i just go get one. thanks
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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3-4 months? Whoa dude, you should go get an alignment soon as I would bet your alignment is probably out of whack (Unless you got REALLY Lucky when the suspension got put back in).
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Haha Check your tires see if they're all ****ed up from not having it aligned. Who knows you might have gotten lucky.
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Definitely get yourself an alignment I bet your tires
have worn unevenly.Getting an alignment after installing
coilovers is a rule of thumb don't get mad if you have to
install a brand new set of tires.
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Definitely get an alignment. Make sure to tell them not to use the camber plates (if your coilovers have them) because sometimes they'll get lazy and not do it right (with the camber bolts).
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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dont worry about my tires there **** anyway and i was gonna get some after alignment.
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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explain more on the camber plates? i have the helix dna coilovers
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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I believe the Helix DNA coilovers have camber plates on the top. They are what allow you to change you camber. I've seen some techs say "Oh boy, plates, this will be easy to adjust" which is not what you want, assuming you want to adjust your camber yourself.
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