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Old 12-Oct-2007, 09:13 PM
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Alignment Question?

Hey Guys...

I had shocks and lowering springs put in about 2 weeks ago and I need to get an alignment. The drop is about 1.5' and I also had front and rear camber kits put in at the same time. I was wondering if there are specific camber and toe settings that I should be using or if I should just take it to a place that knows what they're doing?
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Old 12-Oct-2007, 10:16 PM
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the alignment settings should not deviate from the Honda specified ones. however, within that range, the settings are up to your personal driving style. if you want good tire life and fuel economy, I would recommend setting it all right in the middle of Honda's specs.
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Old 13-Oct-2007, 09:28 AM
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Old 25-Oct-2007, 11:26 PM
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When I got mine done the guy used laser level machines to set everything the way it should be. You need a different camber setting if your car is lowered. Mine is at -1
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Originally Posted by suno_eg
When I got mine done the guy used laser level machines to set everything the way it should be. You need a different camber setting if your car is lowered. Mine is at -1

ORLY!?
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Que pasa?

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ORLY!?
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Old 19-Nov-2007, 08:17 PM
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I took it to a place in my neighborhood about a week after the original post, Carboy. They had all the proper equipment and charged me $70, it took about an hour and half. They said they got it really close to spec alignment. Before the alignment it was really all over the place. It felt like left and right tires wanted to go in different directions, really unpleasant to drive. After the alignment the ride was perfect.
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Old 27-Nov-2007, 03:28 PM
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did u do a 4 wheel alignment? or just the fronts?

$70 is a good price for 4 wheels, especially if they did it right
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Where's a good place to get an alignment done?
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Originally Posted by seanv98
Where's a good place to get an alignment done?
I know I'm a noob, but from my experience active green and ross do good jobs. They have very up to date machines there and the mechanic/s know what their doing and if theres something not right, they'll be honest with you. Don mills and steeles is the one where i have gone. They charge 90 bucks but they'll usually charge you 80 if you tell them thats the price you were told.
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Old 27-Nov-2007, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by fingolfin
did u do a 4 wheel alignment? or just the fronts?

$70 is a good price for 4 wheels, especially if they did it right
All 4 wheels
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Talk to Raf at JMK Automotive.
This guy knows his stuff well and its $50 for all four. $70 if your lowered.
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Originally Posted by suno_eg
Talk to Raf at JMK Automotive.
This guy knows his stuff well and its $50 for all four. $70 if your lowered.
Where is JMK Automotive located? Phone# and postal code would be good for google maps.

$50 is good to pass!
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We are located at:

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