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Old May 2, 2003 | 06:40 AM
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front wheels uneven

I was looking at my car today and noticed that the passenger side wheel sticks out further than the driver side, almost like it has a spacer or something, i was thinking maybe the rotor hats were different, but they fit on fine so i would think that all the measurements are the same, what could cause this?
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Old May 2, 2003 | 11:32 AM
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If both wheels are the same make, and the right extends that far out, I'd check frame measurements and mounts. Also check the distance from center of rear to center of front wheels. Both sides should be equal.
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Old May 2, 2003 | 11:38 AM
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Hmm

Here's a good guess. Get an alignment or have it checked. Sure, there are a lot of stuff that it could be but what are the odds, get the alignment checked (tie rods, etc.)
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Old May 2, 2003 | 06:41 PM
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ya, already did, how much adjustment can u make with the mounts, because i know grass roots got more camber out of their car just by messing with the mounts
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Old May 2, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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the cars also lowered and i have coilovers if that matters
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Old May 2, 2003 | 10:43 PM
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if the car has ever been in an accident it might not be the wheel/suspension but just imperfect body work (i.e. fender not aligned perfectly).
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Old May 2, 2003 | 11:28 PM
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Sounds like the front subframe is bent (almost impossible to fix if it is).
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Old May 3, 2003 | 02:04 AM
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the odd thing is tho, with the stock suspension i had .5 negative camber on both sides, and now with the coilovers 1 side can adjust more than the other, like unequal, and looking at the fender i think that may be it
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