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d0pe240 · 06-27-2010, 08:14 PM

after getting an alignment with everything at factory specs, my driver side wheel is closer to the front of the fender and the passenger side wheel is closer towards the door. i didnt hit or drive over anything before, it was like this when i bought the car. i have aftermaket tension rods and adjusted the caster to spec, but still the wheels are like this. i was starting to think the rack maybe out or something could be bent. i check the control arms but they look pretty straight, but i do not know if the old owner hit anything. the rad. support does look rough tho, like where the headlights go and the headlights do not line up with the bumper and hood. any other things to look at?

NINJASPY · 06-27-2010, 08:24 PM

1. did alignment guy mention anything? because its supposed to be straight AFTER you leave. most places wont work on a car that can't be straightened out or has damage to parts.
2. post pics of said problems.
3. look at the alignment sheet that they gave you.

d0pe240 · 06-27-2010, 08:43 PM

1. wheel is straight and drove really smooth.
2. i will post some pics up tomorrow, its 11pm over here haha.
3. the after specs are all in green and at factory specs.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 06-28-2010, 07:20 AM

Did the alignment place check for Caster and put it within OEM spec?

d0pe240 · 06-28-2010, 08:53 AM

yes they did, they gave me a print out also and everything was in the green.

punxva · 06-28-2010, 08:58 AM

i'd bring it back and tell them to at least check it again and that you think your caster is off

*!Zar!* · 06-28-2010, 09:43 AM

You can't always see a lca. FYI.

Also, if your stock tension rods are blown, your wheel will be moving fore and aft. Thus changing your caster.

projectRDM · 06-28-2010, 12:25 PM

Caster is not adjustable in the front with the OE parts. Worn tension rod bushings will change the caster, as well as worn LCA bushings or a bent LCA. If all of your OE parts are solid and not damaged, the core support has been moved back from a low impact. Adjustable tension rods are the easiest solution unless you pull and replace the core support.

d0pe240 · 06-28-2010, 06:58 PM

i guess the lca bushing is pretty bad. i will get down and look at it on a day off. drivers side ball joint is busted, so hopefully its the bushings too.

r1dg3xrac3r · 07-04-2010, 02:12 AM

Does anybody know how to correct the SAI on the alignment readings ? I heard that it is not a adjustable measurement. Is this true ?

06-27-2010, 08:14 PM	#1
d0pe240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lol Posts: 459 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	front wheel problems after getting an alignment with everything at factory specs, my driver side wheel is closer to the front of the fender and the passenger side wheel is closer towards the door. i didnt hit or drive over anything before, it was like this when i bought the car. i have aftermaket tension rods and adjusted the caster to spec, but still the wheels are like this. i was starting to think the rack maybe out or something could be bent. i check the control arms but they look pretty straight, but i do not know if the old owner hit anything. the rad. support does look rough tho, like where the headlights go and the headlights do not line up with the bumper and hood. any other things to look at?

06-28-2010, 07:20 AM	#4
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Did the alignment place check for Caster and put it within OEM spec? __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

06-28-2010, 09:43 AM	#7
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	You can't always see a lca. FYI. Also, if your stock tension rods are blown, your wheel will be moving fore and aft. Thus changing your caster. __________________

06-28-2010, 12:25 PM	#8
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Caster is not adjustable in the front with the OE parts. Worn tension rod bushings will change the caster, as well as worn LCA bushings or a bent LCA. If all of your OE parts are solid and not damaged, the core support has been moved back from a low impact. Adjustable tension rods are the easiest solution unless you pull and replace the core support. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

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06-27-2010, 08:24 PM	#2
NINJASPY Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So-cal Los Angeles 626 Age: 40 Posts: 1,009 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	1. did alignment guy mention anything? because its supposed to be straight AFTER you leave. most places wont work on a car that can't be straightened out or has damage to parts. 2. post pics of said problems. 3. look at the alignment sheet that they gave you.

06-27-2010, 08:43 PM	#3
d0pe240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lol Posts: 459 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	1. wheel is straight and drove really smooth. 2. i will post some pics up tomorrow, its 11pm over here haha. 3. the after specs are all in green and at factory specs.

06-28-2010, 08:53 AM	#5
d0pe240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lol Posts: 459 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	yes they did, they gave me a print out also and everything was in the green.

06-28-2010, 06:58 PM	#9
d0pe240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lol Posts: 459 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i guess the lca bushing is pretty bad. i will get down and look at it on a day off. drivers side ball joint is busted, so hopefully its the bushings too.

07-04-2010, 02:12 AM	#10
r1dg3xrac3r Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Francisco, Ca Age: 36 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Does anybody know how to correct the SAI on the alignment readings ? I heard that it is not a adjustable measurement. Is this true ?