Ongoing New Mexico thread
01-09-12, 10:22 PM
#826
^ They say that because doing an alignment on a car with very worn down tires throws the alignment off. Doing an alignment without putting on at least decent rear tires will result in camber and toe issues when you put new tires on. Spacers will throw the alignment off a little too. I've seen it quite a few times. Maybe borrow some wheels that are close to the size of your wheels and get the alignment done like that.
I would've done it for you but they changed the rules about working on other cars in the shop
I would've done it for you but they changed the rules about working on other cars in the shop
01-09-12, 11:03 PM
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So i got a rear camber kit to fix my fucked rear end, and am planning on installing it in the next few days or whatever, but I'm fairly certain my toe is screwed as well...So i kinda need an alignment pretty bad. Can anyone hook me up? If not, who can i go to that won't tell me they can't touch it because the rear tires are worn down too much? (No **** idiot, hence why I'm wanting it fixed) I tried Discount Tire, and that's essentially what they told me. The rear tires are worn down too much and the fronts have like 5mm or so spacers on them so it posed a liability issue and they weren't allowed to touch it and sent me on my way. Haven't really tried anyone else yet but if they say it I'd assume the bigger tire shops will say it as well.
01-09-12, 11:08 PM
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I don't mind if i have to get it redone when i buy new tires, i just need to try and extend the life of these as much as i possibly can until i can afford to get the new ones. This is what they look like now:
http://i42.tinypic.com/2dkd8i8.jpg
You can see the front tires as well...To my knowledge, they were all bought at the same time. If i can get everything adjusted i should, theoretically, be able to run on the other half that is still good (It even still has the little nubs on them) until i can get new tires, and then I'll just get it aligned again. I'll head down to a firestone or chets or something once i get my first paycheck (Got a new job
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http://i42.tinypic.com/2dkd8i8.jpg
You can see the front tires as well...To my knowledge, they were all bought at the same time. If i can get everything adjusted i should, theoretically, be able to run on the other half that is still good (It even still has the little nubs on them) until i can get new tires, and then I'll just get it aligned again. I'll head down to a firestone or chets or something once i get my first paycheck (Got a new job
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01-10-12, 12:37 AM
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I use Firestone on Central and 7th (manager is Perry Yardley), but you're probably right about it being a liability issue. They're likely to tell you the same thing as Discount Tire.
When I need a very precise alignment I go to Boulevard Automotive. Kevin is the alignment expert there (he was formerly at Chet's).
If your rear is dropped low enough to induce an amount of negative camber that justifies purchasing a camber kit then there's not a lot that can be done about your toe-in. You might be able to remove some of the toe-in, but the adjustment bolt will max out before the toe is zeroed. The only way to get zero toe is to raise the rear.
AWR sells a very nice kit that solves the issue. It's best used with spherical rear control arm bearings, but the stock rubber bushings should have enough play.
When I need a very precise alignment I go to Boulevard Automotive. Kevin is the alignment expert there (he was formerly at Chet's).
If your rear is dropped low enough to induce an amount of negative camber that justifies purchasing a camber kit then there's not a lot that can be done about your toe-in. You might be able to remove some of the toe-in, but the adjustment bolt will max out before the toe is zeroed. The only way to get zero toe is to raise the rear.
AWR sells a very nice kit that solves the issue. It's best used with spherical rear control arm bearings, but the stock rubber bushings should have enough play.
So i got a rear camber kit to fix my fucked rear end, and am planning on installing it in the next few days or whatever, but I'm fairly certain my toe is screwed as well...So i kinda need an alignment pretty bad. Can anyone hook me up? If not, who can i go to that won't tell me they can't touch it because the rear tires are worn down too much? (No **** idiot, hence why I'm wanting it fixed) I tried Discount Tire, and that's essentially what they told me. The rear tires are worn down too much and the fronts have like 5mm or so spacers on them so it posed a liability issue and they weren't allowed to touch it and sent me on my way. Haven't really tried anyone else yet but if they say it I'd assume the bigger tire shops will say it as well.
01-10-12, 08:11 PM
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If your rear is dropped low enough to induce an amount of negative camber that justifies purchasing a camber kit then there's not a lot that can be done about your toe-in. You might be able to remove some of the toe-in, but the adjustment bolt will max out before the toe is zeroed. The only way to get zero toe is to raise the rear.
The car doesn't even really sit very low either, in fact i kind of want to go lower with it, so it should be fine...Just gotta wait for a paycheck to roll in.
01-19-12, 10:30 AM
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01-19-12, 12:34 PM
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Its for an fc, an n332 to be exact. I already bought one, thanks though guys. My questions is this: My car has Denso 550cc s5 injectors wired in, but still has a resistor pack. I'm guessing this had something to do with the ecu getting fried. Should I go ahead and just install s4 low-z injectors, or disconnect the resistor pack and run high-z injectors? Either way I have to resolder in the old square style clips.
01-20-12, 12:53 AM
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01-20-12, 12:59 AM
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Free FC Turbo II - 5 star oem 5x114 wheels????
want them??? come and get them..first come first served... there collecting dust in my garage and i can't use them for anything....they make for great daily drivers or track wheels with racing tires on them..
let me know bro!!!
cause if no one gets them by this weekend there outta here to the D U M P!!!!!
let me know bro!!!
cause if no one gets them by this weekend there outta here to the D U M P!!!!!
01-20-12, 01:50 AM
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01-20-12, 11:30 AM
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Its for an fc, an n332 to be exact. I already bought one, thanks though guys. My questions is this: My car has Denso 550cc s5 injectors wired in, but still has a resistor pack. I'm guessing this had something to do with the ecu getting fried. Should I go ahead and just install s4 low-z injectors, or disconnect the resistor pack and run high-z injectors? Either way I have to resolder in the old square style clips.
01-20-12, 11:44 AM
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my bag man.....see that what happens when you read a post with to many beers and working on cars in the middle of the night....
Hope the Z coming along well...looked good last time I saw it....hey i had Alex put in my Megan down pipes and i installed the BOV i bought from you .....MAN!!!! now it sounds like a Beast...wow!!! you gotta hear it!!!
Hope the Z coming along well...looked good last time I saw it....hey i had Alex put in my Megan down pipes and i installed the BOV i bought from you .....MAN!!!! now it sounds like a Beast...wow!!! you gotta hear it!!!
01-20-12, 11:59 PM
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Anyone have a junk 13b they want to get rid of? I'd like to start a little side-rebuild so i can drop it in later down the road, mine is starting to not sound too healthy.
01-22-12, 11:35 PM
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Random question for all of ya. Anyone know anyone in the market for a plain 'ol mustang 3.8 v6?
@ Justin: A friend of mine found one up in a Santa Fe salvage yard some months back. Might be worth a look if you can't get it from one of these guys.
@ Justin: A friend of mine found one up in a Santa Fe salvage yard some months back. Might be worth a look if you can't get it from one of these guys.
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01-22-12, 11:41 PM
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