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Old 05-31-2007, 11:49 AM
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I have 2 lingering questions I need help on. My car has the OE sports suspension setup.

If I install standard 19" wheels/tires staggerred set-up, do I have to get an alignment, 1) If I decide to stay with the OE springs 2) If I decide to install H&R or Eibach springs. Please advise, thanks in advance.
Old 05-31-2007, 12:14 PM
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With stock springs/dampers ... NO.

With the installation of new springs +/- new dampers ... YES.
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1) no
2) yes
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After the spring install, do the alignment a week later.
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='430407' date='May 31 2007, 01:29 PM
After the spring install, do the alignment a week later.
or approximately 200 - 300 miles later
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