Do I need an alignment?

[LHD_EP3]

Just got the car dropped today on Progress springs. The car doesn't pull at all, it travels perfectly in a straight line, however,
my steering wheel sits a little tilted to the right now. Basically its only cosmetic but it bugs me that the steering wheel isn't straight.
Is there a way I can fix this? Would an alignment do it?

[I SELL HONDAS]

this shouldnt have changed that, but an alignment is always a good idea after suspension work.
and it shoud straighten out you steering wheel too.;)

[mhx]

yes go get one! Something you cant feel or see maybe off and your tire wear 3-4 will be tripple

[esmith13]

I had a 2.25/2.0" drop on neuspeed race springs... You could visibly see the camber problem.... BAD.

My car still drove straight....


Morale of this story...

GET THE ALIGNMENT ANYWAY!! ;)

Your tires (and yes, your steering wheel) will thank you!


Eric

[BlackNRedSi]

I must agree with the rest of my colleagues! :)

do up an alignment, I had that problem with my old camaro after I did a drop on it...

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[97gsr90si]

Yes...get an alignment.
You might want to see this:
(scroll down to see the alignment specs)
http://ephatch.com/forum/showthread....threadid=10058

[AznPower]

YES get a camer kit and an alignment before its too late. i had to learn the hard way. if u don't the inside of your tire will wear and if your not careful it will pop and cause a very bad accident. so go get your alignment NOW.

[LHD_EP3]

Okay, thanks for the advice. I have an appointment on Friday to have my car aligned and I am purchasing a camber kit for the rear
also. I am concerned that since my car isn't at stock specs anymore, can they do the alignment correctly if at all?

[esmith13]

What's the drop (in inches)??

anything over 1" needs rear camber kit and anything 2" or more in front/rear needs camber kit in front and rear.

Don't get the alignment until you have the camber kit if you need one! You will just have to do it all over again!!!


Eric.

[LHD_EP3]

Drop is 1.8 in front and 1.5 in rear. I was just gonna do a front end for now because my steering wheel is crooked. The rear has a little negative camber but barely visible to the eye.

[esmith13]

1.8" needs a front camber kit, definately..., the 1.5" rear is boarderline needing one... But just because you can't see it, dosen't mean anything. Last time I checked, my eye was not sensitive to a wheel tilt in 1 degree incraments.

As far as straightning the steering wheel, that can be done without a camber kit. That's a different part of the adjuetment... The "toe" I think...

Hope it helps....


Eric.

[simann]

ok, I just bought my Progress Sprins from showstoppers....I dont have them yet but anyway...

When I install them and all that jazz, I know I will need a camber kit, so I will buy / install that, then go get my alignment, and be on my marry way.

I got it...thank god, but dang the alignment and camber are another 200 bucks easy!

[ep88]

im just wondering, im gonna have my springs/camber kit installed probably 2 weeks from now. do i have to get an alignment right away or do i have to wait for my springs to settle before getting an alignment.... or get it aligned after the install then get it aligned again after the springs have settled? :o

[97gsr90si]

You may want to re-read this post. There is new info.
http://ephatch.com/forum/showthread....threadid=10058

[simann]

Thanks Man!, you answerd all my questions and concers for that matter. You were very clear and concise!;)