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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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Straight tracking

So its been a few months since I got .9" work springs installed along with an alginment from the same shop. I am noticing that in order for the car to track in a straight line the steering wheel needs to be turned approx. 10 degrees to the right. If the wheel is straight the mitsu begins drifitng to the left. Anyone else have this problem? It's been like this since the springs were installed but before the alignment was done. HALP!!!!
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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either they did the alinement wrong or they just didnt straighten the steering wheel .
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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when you do an alignment you have to "set" the wheel - they obviously didn't do it properly
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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My buddy and I both picked up evo X's over the last couple months. The first thing we both noticed was the alignment was off straight from the dealer. I wouldn't say it was 10 degrees to the right to go straight, but at least 5 degrees for sure.

Time to get an alignment !!
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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i have the same problem. my car drives straight if the wheel is slightly turned to the right. gotta love the awesome factory alignment. (stock suspension)
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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Couldn't it also be a matter of improper tire inflation? Just a thought.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by de_pellerin_luc
Couldn't it also be a matter of improper tire inflation? Just a thought.
i have checked it daily like a crankster....it not the tire pressure believe you me
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by de_pellerin_luc
Couldn't it also be a matter of improper tire inflation? Just a thought.
my tires are consistent of each other. i think one might've been off by 1 psi, due to the temperature change, which is nothing.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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i've noticed the steering wheel sits to the left a little when driving straight since day one. i don't know if i am just used to it or it straightened out. when i last had it aligned the left front castor was a bit off and not readjusted. and the rear toe was pretty out of spec likely from shipping/transporting.
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