DIY Alignment Check (VIDEO)
Oct 31, 2009, 02:59 AM
#18
I'm also in the phase of chasing down a good autocross alignment setting for my setup and do not wanna pay for so many iterations at a shop.
According to the videos by AutoXer, you jack the car up and then put the tiles under each tire. By doing so, doesn't the suspension get unsettled, therefore affect the alignment? What methods do you use to adjust the camber bolts and toe while keeping the suspension settled?
According to the videos by AutoXer, you jack the car up and then put the tiles under each tire. By doing so, doesn't the suspension get unsettled, therefore affect the alignment? What methods do you use to adjust the camber bolts and toe while keeping the suspension settled?
Mar 10, 2010, 05:59 AM
#19
Always used 2 12-18" sticky tiles on each corner.. , finished sides facing each other, with a bit of grease (don't need much at all).. once the car is on a level surface, roll the car onto the tiles (rather than jacking it up and unsettling the suspension)... then it is a simple string alignment from there. Be sure your steering wheel is kept straight though.
Apr 14, 2010, 08:36 AM
#21
Always used 2 12-18" sticky tiles on each corner.. , finished sides facing each other, with a bit of grease (don't need much at all).. once the car is on a level surface, roll the car onto the tiles (rather than jacking it up and unsettling the suspension)... then it is a simple string alignment from there. Be sure your steering wheel is kept straight though.
Apr 14, 2010, 09:06 AM
#22
True.. but my evo has a sodium problem anyway.. 
Just did my string alignment before the autoX season started here locally... car drives great daily and was paxed 13th out of 130+ entries... and that was in a Street mod class, where I'm sitting on stock suspension (HA!!!) mine was set to zero toe front and rear... IF the front was off though, I ensured the 'off' would be toe out, not in.
Just did my string alignment before the autoX season started here locally... car drives great daily and was paxed 13th out of 130+ entries... and that was in a Street mod class, where I'm sitting on stock suspension (HA!!!) mine was set to zero toe front and rear... IF the front was off though, I ensured the 'off' would be toe out, not in.
May 26, 2010, 12:35 PM
#26
Hey boomn29, Are you allowed to replace the lower control arms in your TT/TA classes? That would be my first thought, and likely my plan if I find myself needing more camber.
NOT recommending these.. but this concept:
NOT recommending these.. but this concept:
Last edited by Bassicfun; May 26, 2010 at 12:38 PM. Reason: added pic
May 26, 2010, 01:14 PM
#27
Not sure if we can play with the 2 bolts that attach the coilover to the car like we can in the front?
I might try to find some rear camber plates. I believe a few companies offer them.
