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Old 09-20-2009 | 03:47 PM
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Any of you guys needed an alignment after using these?
Old 09-20-2009 | 05:25 PM
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Yeah, you'll want an alignment. Just wait till they settle and your at your desired ride height
Old 09-20-2009 | 05:42 PM
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I don't plan on slamming it. Maybe 2 inches at the most.
Old 09-20-2009 | 05:56 PM
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I would still get an alignment. Any drop changes the geometry of your suspension and is best to get it aligned to reduce some of the added stress put on your bushings and other components.
Old 09-20-2009 | 06:05 PM
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honestly, i have not gotten an alignment on car after i put on my Htechs, and this was 2 years ago!

no increased tire wear, and my cars drives straight (no pulling to one side or anything)

but i would still recommend an alignment, especially with coilovers since they have to be ride adjusted where as springs already come at a pre-set height!
Old 09-20-2009 | 06:26 PM
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lol, ive never gotten an alignment.
Old 09-20-2009 | 07:21 PM
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It's not absolutely necessary all the time. Sometimes it works out just fine without one. My car for instance needs one once I decide on whether or not I'm gonna raise it up any for winter. I have three wheels that are running a decent amount of negative camber while my front passenger side is still pretty straight up and down and mine pulls to the right a little. Just install them and see what you got. If it drives fine then it's all up to you.
Old 09-20-2009 | 07:37 PM
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i got an alignment because all of the negative camber in the rear was bugging me, and its easier to drive after an alignment...its not constantly pulling.
Old 09-20-2009 | 08:23 PM
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haha yea ive never gotten an alignment. ive been rolling on the stock tires too for a year. car drives fine, thread wear isnt hella crazy bad either. no pulling
Old 09-20-2009 | 09:17 PM
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how the eff i cant stand not having an alignment
Old 09-20-2009 | 09:25 PM
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i rather enjoy the neg camber.

cant tell in this pic but heres a new pic with my cell phone.
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Old 09-21-2009 | 12:23 AM
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i dont think im going to bother with an alignment. i like the look of the camber and it doesnt pull at all so im just not going to do it.
Old 09-21-2009 | 12:30 AM
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cambers sucks though cuz itll destroy your tires.
mine are almost completely cashed after 15K miles.

i cant really get rid of anymore of the negative camber or ill rub like crazy, but for those of you that arent that low, you might want to consider it.
Old 09-21-2009 | 12:34 AM
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Old 09-21-2009 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowxhoodie
cambers sucks though cuz itll destroy your tires.
mine are almost completely cashed after 15K miles.

i cant really get rid of anymore of the negative camber or ill rub like crazy, but for those of you that arent that low, you might want to consider it.
truth table...its a no no for your tires. im planning on getting an alignment wen i get my new wheels =)
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i like the look of camber
Old 09-21-2009 | 12:56 AM
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your not gonna like the look of your tires when theyre destroyed. lol
Old 09-21-2009 | 12:57 AM
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nah i got an alignment, so i don't have to worry
Old 09-21-2009 | 01:00 AM
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ummm....
if you got an alignment but still have negative camber, your still gonna have unever tire wear...
Old 09-21-2009 | 01:05 AM
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huh? i got it aligned to factory specs
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