Needing options on alignment spec on a lowered NA
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Hi guys so I got her aligned twice already and still out of whack. She is lowered (11.75") on a Tokico Illumina shocks and Springs combo and has 15x8 +20 rims with 195/50/15. She is upgraded for spirited driving only. I just have replaced all eccentric bolts from the 949 Racing (mazda replacement bolts). An I was told I have to get a different camber bolt that has more adjustment? Here is the alignment results.
1st: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366592543 2nd: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366592543 What options do I have to get the best compromise to factory settings? 1. Adjustable upper control arms? 2. Offset bushings? 3. Find another alignment shop? 4. Dead end? Thank you in advance. |
Current rideheight measured at the pinchwelds? Checked control arms to see if they're straight? I could easily get >-3* on both rear wheels at a more than sensible rideheight. Do the 949 bolts allow for more camber or are they mazda replacements?
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Originally Posted by Oscar
(Post 1003822)
Current rideheight measured at the pinchwelds? Checked control arms to see if they're straight? I could easily get >-3* on both rear wheels at a more than sensible rideheight. Do the 949 bolts allow for more camber or are they mazda replacements?
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Originally Posted by mx54life
(Post 1003825)
11.75 inches (edge of the fender to the center of the rim). The camber bolts are the mazda replacement ones.
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Originally Posted by hustler
(Post 1003840)
We don't measure like that on this forum.
Current ride height measured from the pinch welds = 5.25 inches Sir! |
Originally Posted by mx54life
(Post 1003847)
Pardon my lack of knowledge.
Current ride height measured from the pinch welds = 5.25 inches Sir! |
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Originally Posted by hustler
(Post 1003914)
That's pretty high, I'm not surprised you can't get the camber you want. Get the car down another inch.
Here is a pic of one of the eccentric bolt maxed out. I checked all of the eight are similarly set. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1366649417 |
Update:
I went to a Spec Miata shop this AM and they said that Firestone got it all wrong. So i called Firestone and spoke with the manager. I explained my predicament and he agreed to redo the alignment spec base on whatever I will bring to them since he understood that because of the aftermarket set up their machine will not be able to properly gauge the required spec. Therefore proper communication again has proven its worth. |
Originally Posted by mx54life
(Post 1004193)
Update:
I went to a Spec Miata shop this AM and they said that Firestone got it all wrong. So i called Firestone and spoke with the manager. I explained my predicament and he agreed to redo the alignment spec base on whatever I will bring to them since he understood that because of the aftermarket set up their machine will not be able to properly gauge the required spec. Therefore proper communication again has proven its worth. Yes, if you lower the car more you almost always get more camber. |
That bolt is not maxed out.
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Originally Posted by mx54life
(Post 1004193)
Update:
I went to a Spec Miata shop this AM and they said that Firestone got it all wrong. So i called Firestone and spoke with the manager. I explained my predicament and he agreed to redo the alignment spec base on whatever I will bring to them since he understood that because of the aftermarket set up their machine will not be able to properly gauge the required spec. Therefore proper communication again has proven its worth. It's common, and utterly false. Take your car to a shop that knows what they're doing. Hint: That does not include most chains. |
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