Sedan Chat Thread
#7201
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The *before* measurement of the fronts this morning were -2.0* and -0.8* respectively. Which is way off from last year, when they were quite perfectly -1.3* and -1.5*. IDK why that changed. I suppose stuff happens when you drive.
Rears used to be -2.1* and -2.2* respectively. But after adding the rear spring spacers, that shifted to -1.6* and -1.9*... which is about what I expected, raising the rear approximately 0.6".
I'm looking at the car, and the driver's side rear is very clearly tilted into the car. On the upside, the wheel-to-fender fitment is absolutely and amazingly perfect (only on the one side), but that's not my focus here. What I'm going for is a compromise between negative camber and reasonable alignment. As it stands, the driver's side as too much negative camber, and the passenger side doesn't have enough.
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Rears used to be -2.1* and -2.2* respectively. But after adding the rear spring spacers, that shifted to -1.6* and -1.9*... which is about what I expected, raising the rear approximately 0.6".
I'm looking at the car, and the driver's side rear is very clearly tilted into the car. On the upside, the wheel-to-fender fitment is absolutely and amazingly perfect (only on the one side), but that's not my focus here. What I'm going for is a compromise between negative camber and reasonable alignment. As it stands, the driver's side as too much negative camber, and the passenger side doesn't have enough.
Er-r-r-r-r-r.
Last edited by Rochester; 07-14-2015 at 11:14 AM.
#7202
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Kinda surprised at the magnitude of change in a year for the fronts. If the roads in Rochester are anything like Cleveland, then I suppose a year of pot holes wrecks havoc on an alignment.
You could ask your alignment guy to put a dab of paint as index points to visually confirm how much deviation you have over time.
You could ask your alignment guy to put a dab of paint as index points to visually confirm how much deviation you have over time.
#7203
The Sedans rear seats are fixed, but the center access will allow skis to fit, but no go on the snowboard.
The AWD G setup is pretty good, should do well for average winter driving conditions depending on your tires and if you keep the stock suspension height.
Looks like you've done your homework regarding RWD vs. AWD sport packages.
Welcome to the site too!
The AWD G setup is pretty good, should do well for average winter driving conditions depending on your tires and if you keep the stock suspension height.
Looks like you've done your homework regarding RWD vs. AWD sport packages.
Welcome to the site too!
Even if I will lower a car for summer, I'd get it at stock height during winter.
Glad you confirmed about sport package.
#7204
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Guys, is the SPC Rear Camber & Toe Kit the same for the Sedan as well as Coupe, all years? There's a FS thread I'd like to jump on.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/private...e-72260-a.html
I just had an alignment, and in order to get toe spot on, my driver's rear just went into crazy camber territory (-2.7*). I'm not happy, and it looks goddamn silly.
Fronts are -1.9* and -0.8*... which is almost a full degree off from one another, but not so much at a tilt as to make me cringe. I'd like everything to be in the -1.8 to -2.0 neighborhood. I'm thinking of just getting the kit for the rear, particularly since this is a good deal and it's just my rear that's whacked.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/private...e-72260-a.html
I just had an alignment, and in order to get toe spot on, my driver's rear just went into crazy camber territory (-2.7*). I'm not happy, and it looks goddamn silly.
Fronts are -1.9* and -0.8*... which is almost a full degree off from one another, but not so much at a tilt as to make me cringe. I'd like everything to be in the -1.8 to -2.0 neighborhood. I'm thinking of just getting the kit for the rear, particularly since this is a good deal and it's just my rear that's whacked.
The kits should definitely be the answer now that you see such variation with the stock arms. Hopefully you can get them quick and get the alignment into your acceptable range!
#7205
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Thanks, Tony. I PM'd the OP of that FS thread for purchase of the rears.
I think I'm just going to do the rears... less expensive and where the most obvious problems are. And then maybe do the fronts next year, if I get the itch.
I'll probably let the dealership install them, too, since that's where I'm getting the alignment done. $89 seems a fair price for a 4-wheel alignment, much much better than other shops. Plus, the Sr. Tech there and I are on the same page, and he said it would only be a one hour installation. (Don't tell my mechanic, LOL.)
[edit] Just bought the SPC Rear kit.
I think I'm just going to do the rears... less expensive and where the most obvious problems are. And then maybe do the fronts next year, if I get the itch.
I'll probably let the dealership install them, too, since that's where I'm getting the alignment done. $89 seems a fair price for a 4-wheel alignment, much much better than other shops. Plus, the Sr. Tech there and I are on the same page, and he said it would only be a one hour installation. (Don't tell my mechanic, LOL.)
[edit] Just bought the SPC Rear kit.
Last edited by Rochester; 07-14-2015 at 02:53 PM.
#7206
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Thanks, Tony. I PM'd the OP of that FS thread for purchase of the rears.
I think I'm just going to do the rears... less expensive and where the most obvious problems are. And then maybe do the fronts next year, if I get the itch.
I'll probably let the dealership install them, too, since that's where I'm getting the alignment done. $89 seems a fair price for a 4-wheel alignment, much much better than other shops. Plus, the Sr. Tech there and I are on the same page, and he said it would only be a one hour installation. (Don't tell my mechanic, LOL.)
I think I'm just going to do the rears... less expensive and where the most obvious problems are. And then maybe do the fronts next year, if I get the itch.
I'll probably let the dealership install them, too, since that's where I'm getting the alignment done. $89 seems a fair price for a 4-wheel alignment, much much better than other shops. Plus, the Sr. Tech there and I are on the same page, and he said it would only be a one hour installation. (Don't tell my mechanic, LOL.)
Not sure if they did one before I bought it CPO but I only put ~2,300 miles on it since I purchased it. Boston area roads can be rough on cars though.
#7207
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Yikes $120? I am spoiled because I get to go to a friend's shop to use the alignment rack there and do the alignment myself. Maybe that also accounts for why I'm a stickler at having the settings 'just right' since I am the one adjusting them.
Are there no Firestones or NTBs near you that offers Lifetime or multi-year alignments?
Are there no Firestones or NTBs near you that offers Lifetime or multi-year alignments?
#7208
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$120 sure sounds steep. I think that's what I paid for my lifetime alignment at FS. I think I've had it aligned 5 times since then and am going to try and go tomorrow again to get them to retweak my steering wheel.
I guess I should put on my summer tires too...
I guess I should put on my summer tires too...
#7210
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With the road near me more potholes than not I would think I can def get my moneys work out of a life time alignment.
#7214
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#7215
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This stuff is amazing for our interior. It's on sale today if you've got Amazon Prime.
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Sean