Wanting to get a realignment

***halfelite*** · 03-12-2008, 09:37 PM

Last time when I added a little bit of a bigger tire 245/40 on my 06 i got a simple alignment from goodyear. And the moment driving it i knew it could be better but not sure what error to get fixed. Here is the print out.

***halfelite*** · 03-12-2008, 09:37 PM

This is on a stock setup and for a DD

05_GD7 · 03-13-2008, 05:55 AM

If you want the most out of your current setup, maximize your camber up front. You can probably get around 1 degree out of stock bolts, maybe a smidge more (right now you're running 0.3 degrees)

Ask for 0 toe all 4 corners. Right now, you have too much toe in the rear. I'm also surprised by the amount of difference in rear camber. Did you buy your car new?

polyol · 03-13-2008, 06:03 AM

Take it back and tell them that a .10 of a degree of toe is not acceptable...and while they are at it...dial in some more negative camber.

I thought that only .08 degrees was allowable...

**Turninconcepts.com** · 03-13-2008, 09:56 AM

Wow, they didn't do much did they? Looks like they probably adjusted toe on the front only.

Tony

jph · 03-13-2008, 10:10 AM

this is what i usually ask for;

Front: everything matched left to right.
max negative camber you can get, the same on both sides
max amount of caster you can get, the same on both sides
zero toe

rear: again, everything matched, unless your camber is non adjustable, you'll pretty much be stuck with what you've got.
SLIGHT toe IN, as little as possible, matched on both sides
if you have camber bolts in the rear, ask them to match it on both sides. -1.5 is a good starting point.

J.

***halfelite*** · 03-13-2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05_GD7

If you want the most out of your current setup, maximize your camber up front. You can probably get around 1 degree out of stock bolts, maybe a smidge more (right now you're running 0.3 degrees)

Ask for 0 toe all 4 corners. Right now, you have too much toe in the rear. I'm also surprised by the amount of difference in rear camber. Did you buy your car new?

Yes new and never hit a curb or anything in its life.

ChrisM623 · 03-13-2008, 01:55 PM

Why is your camber up front at -.03?

Isn't OEM like -1.3?

jph · 03-13-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisM623

Why is your camber up front at -.03?

Isn't OEM like -1.3?

-1.3 is about the max you'll get without plates or bolts. that doesn't mean that subaru actually dials it in that way for you. there have been sti's that left the dealership parking lot with positive camber up front.

J.

05_GD7 · 03-13-2008, 02:01 PM

My factory alignment had very minimal front camber. A quick visual, and my treadwear was evidence of this.

03-12-2008, 09:37 PM	#1
*halfelite* Platinum Member Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 994 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Wanting to get a realignment Last time when I added a little bit of a bigger tire 245/40 on my 06 i got a simple alignment from goodyear. And the moment driving it i knew it could be better but not sure what error to get fixed. Here is the print out. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-12-2008, 09:37 PM	#2
*halfelite* Platinum Member Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 994 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Wanting to get a realignment This is on a stock setup and for a DD Last edited by halfelite : 03-12-2008 at 09:45 PM.

03-13-2008, 05:55 AM	#3
05_GD7 Spec C Club Car: 05 STi - Black Fav Mod: No Lien Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,808 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Wanting to get a realignment If you want the most out of your current setup, maximize your camber up front. You can probably get around 1 degree out of stock bolts, maybe a smidge more (right now you're running 0.3 degrees) Ask for 0 toe all 4 corners. Right now, you have too much toe in the rear. I'm also surprised by the amount of difference in rear camber. Did you buy your car new?

03-13-2008, 06:03 AM	#4
polyol Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Motor Mounts Location: Eugene Posts: 2,241 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Wanting to get a realignment Take it back and tell them that a .10 of a degree of toe is not acceptable...and while they are at it...dial in some more negative camber. I thought that only .08 degrees was allowable...

03-13-2008, 09:56 AM	#5
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Posts: 4,820 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (50)	Re: Wanting to get a realignment Wow, they didn't do much did they? Looks like they probably adjusted toe on the front only. Tony

03-13-2008, 10:10 AM	#6
jph S204 Racer Car: the wagon Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,806 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Wanting to get a realignment this is what i usually ask for; Front: everything matched left to right. max negative camber you can get, the same on both sides max amount of caster you can get, the same on both sides zero toe rear: again, everything matched, unless your camber is non adjustable, you'll pretty much be stuck with what you've got. SLIGHT toe IN, as little as possible, matched on both sides if you have camber bolts in the rear, ask them to match it on both sides. -1.5 is a good starting point. J.

03-13-2008, 01:55 PM	#8
ChrisM623 Junior STI Driver Car: 2006 STI Fav Mod: Perrin Catback Location: Chicago IL Posts: 128 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Wanting to get a realignment Why is your camber up front at -.03? Isn't OEM like -1.3?

03-13-2008, 02:01 PM	#10
05_GD7 Spec C Club Car: 05 STi - Black Fav Mod: No Lien Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,808 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Wanting to get a realignment My factory alignment had very minimal front camber. A quick visual, and my treadwear was evidence of this. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.