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Okay, well, what is an alignment go for these days? Also, my car still seems to have a nice tight suspension. No bouncing when I push down (old trick I guess not sure it still works) Also, I do have sport package so maybe that's why it seems really low. Only think I compare to is non sport package 5'ers.
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no need for alignment unless u have the unlimit alignment package thing. That lifetime alignment. I dropped my car and totally forgot to get an alignment. Gonna install shocks and struts too now. Will get alignment afterwards.
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Originally Posted by MacFly?' post='1077949' date='Dec 21 2009, 10:25 PM
not necessarily, you won't be doing anything to the suspension so no need for an alignment. just make sure the wheels are properly mounted & balanced.
now if you lower it, then you'll def need it.
now if you lower it, then you'll def need it.
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Nice thanks for the info guys! I always thought you should get an alignment when you change out wheels/tires just to be careful since a $100 alignment could add a ton more life to your tires.
The firestone lifetime alignment thing worked for my Honda, I think I'll take my BMW there also, I've gotten great customer service from them thus far.
Although on my S2000 I did swap wheels last night (same wheel diameter, but different tire sizes) and my car bobbles left and right like no tomorrow. The wheels are not bent and I'm pretty sure they're balanced since I drove with the guy I swapped with first and his car drove nice and straight. And yes the bolts are all nice and tight, could this be an example of when to get an alignment after switching wheels?!
The firestone lifetime alignment thing worked for my Honda, I think I'll take my BMW there also, I've gotten great customer service from them thus far.
Although on my S2000 I did swap wheels last night (same wheel diameter, but different tire sizes) and my car bobbles left and right like no tomorrow. The wheels are not bent and I'm pretty sure they're balanced since I drove with the guy I swapped with first and his car drove nice and straight. And yes the bolts are all nice and tight, could this be an example of when to get an alignment after switching wheels?!
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