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tkm
03-15-2003, 06:21 PM
Well, lowered the EP3 today with Tein Type Flex Coilovers. I know the alignment would be off due to the nature of the strut suspension, but damn I have so much toe in it isn't funny.

I assume to correct this all I need to do is adjust the tie rods that connect to the struts and whip out the old tape measure and do some rough alignment tweaking until I can get to the rear deal.

I'm sure someone on here has tried to do this, so if you can offer any tips, let me know.

I'll just use the treadblocks on the front of the tire and the rear of the tire to get some measurements, then adjust from there. I can actually get pretty close like that I think.

FWIW, the rear, due to the double wishbone, still seems to be in realitively good alightment (well, except for the 2.5+ degrees of camber or so...)

Suk02Si
03-16-2003, 02:58 AM
yeah, just measure the front of the tire and measure the rear of the tire and adjust the toe accordingly.:)

how does the car ride now?