Varjo

So my 2009 37s coupe was having some drifting issues on the highway. I suspected alignment problems and... sure enough.. it was out. I noticed however that not all measurements are symmetrical and in the green post alignment. Is this normal and do these results look good enough to be typical, or could the indicate an underlying steering issue?

Iplcarbon

Are you running After Market Wheels or stocks?

Are you lowered ?

Varjo

Aftermarket at the moment, 18 inchers with lm-60 winters.

TVPostSound

iTrader: (9)

The caster settings as they are will cause a left drift, the camber as it sits will aid in that left drift.

I would look into the left front suspension for any minor damage, caster stock usually reads in the high 4 degrees.


Why did the tech not align your rear wheels?

Varjo

I thought they had aligned all 4 wheels... So that caster issue on the left indicates possible damage?

TVPostSound

iTrader: (9)

The rear looks like it wasnt touched.

I, personally would investigate those settings

Iplcarbon

I agree but too... take the car back and have them realign it... make sure all 4 wheels are done...

Usually if you catch it in time they'll do it.. you running after market 18's is no problem...its when its lowered that changes a lot..

Damage? Pot hole...curb.... hitting something can throw it out not much but still ....I had mine lowered a few months ago waited a week then aligned to let the Springs set in... I'm running Camber on the rear but not that bad... fronts are in spec...so I'd look into it like he mentions...

Rad_Slinger

iTrader: (12)

Honestly....it's not that bad.


Maybe try taking it to a different place? Some places are better than others at aligning cars

Varjo

Lol, it was actually a dealer who did the alignment... I was under the impression however that caster wasn't adjustable. The car is under warranty, could part of the steering be worn and causing the caster issue. The car has had no accidents (that I am aware of at least).

Iplcarbon

Car fax....enter your vin.... and there you go op...
the Dealer should know better... yet too if they cut corners to save $$ go to another dealer ...
Simple fix or spend about $65 to a shop that has a good rep....IMO

Topher9425

iTrader: (40)

Alignment shops around my part of the state, that can actually work for a lowered car are slim to none. I have to go to tires plus due to they have a flat lift -vs- the ramps. I used to get so nervous watching guys that werent used to getting a lowered car on the lifts using 1x4's, plates, etc, especially in a manual tranny

TVPostSound

iTrader: (9)

The front camber and caster are not adjustable.

A 4 year old G would be -1 camber due to its age.
The camber being off by 1 degree, and the caster being just out of range tells me something is not correct on that side.

Varjo

Hmm, well the Carfax is clean. Could it be causes by a worn item in the steering? Thank you everyone for the responses BTW. I really appreciate it.

Iplcarbon

Possibly just a thought check your Bushings... some of the Rubber bushings will ware down in time ... my S4 I had bushings go out left and right till I bought better quality ones... simple wear and tare item but our suspension is full with them...even over tighten one and they crack... just a thought?

Steering I personally havent had an issue in the past on other cars... my G is only 7-8 mo new...12 ...

Lift the car look around it could be a few things but not to worry over its usually a small fix...its not that bad...

Iplcarbon

Varjo...when did you buy your car?