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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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Default Alignment Tutorial Needed

Ok, I'm a bit lost here. I searched and found a lot on rear adjustable camber arms. But I'm told I need FRONT camber kits. Please read on.

The car has been fine, 77,000 miles and new Hankooks 2800 miles ago. Week before last, when I drove the car to the airport, I noticed a SLIGHT pull to the left. More of a wandering, really.

When I picked the car up Thursday night, it was still there - I swear it came on quickly, but then, going to and from work I'd never have noticed it, as slight as it is.

So, with $900 of new tires and the Dragon coming up, I went back to where I got the tires and was treated damn well - NTB. They did an alignment check for free and gave me the attached report. The manager (who, again, I trust) tells me (even SHOWED ME) that the car has no adjustments that can be made up front. He has directed me to Andrew Calhoun at Americas Best Automotive in Alpharetta, Georgia. He's telling me that this guy does a lot of high-performance and track modification work and that he has a four-wheel alignment rack and the experience to get my car to drive like I want it to.

For those of you who know enough to know, take a loot at the attachment and tell me what you think. Are there really no adjustments that can be made UP FRONT? This seems kinda contradictory to me, I read two threads on here just now where members reported having the front end aligned with no mention of replacing major parts.

I am more than happy to help others with top or electrical troubles - but when it comes to this, I'm lost.

Help, Guys!
 

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