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Old 02-21-09, 06:13 PM
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Thanks for the info! definitely gonna look into that.
Old 02-21-09, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Gator Alum
Anyone know if this is the case with F Sport Springs?
I would like to know also.
Old 03-19-09, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
Toe is adjustable. Getting it right will stop your wear issues.
I've been looking around, but can't find what the accepted definition of "right" is.

What are the targets for F/R toe to minimize tire wear?
Old 03-19-09, 03:00 PM
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"right" as in right for your suspension. There is no magical number, which is why you need to bring your car to someone who actually knows what the hell he/she is doing.

Having "OEM spec" is not good enough. OEM specs are just for that..OEM suspensions. Just because your static camber and toe are matches stock specs, doesn't mean they'll be the same dynamically.

Darrin at WestEnd is known as one of the best guy for the job. It's a privilege to even let him touch your car. Too bad he's in Socal because we need more guys like him.
Old 03-20-09, 01:06 AM
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my camber is completely off right now, of course the 2.5 inch drop didnt help. im going to west end soon to get it fixed.
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Originally Posted by GSteg
"right" as in right for your suspension. There is no magical number, which is why you need to bring your car to someone who actually knows what the hell he/she is doing.

Having "OEM spec" is not good enough. OEM specs are just for that..OEM suspensions. Just because your static camber and toe are matches stock specs, doesn't mean they'll be the same dynamically.

Darrin at WestEnd is known as one of the best guy for the job. It's a privilege to even let him touch your car. Too bad he's in Socal because we need more guys like him.
Clearly, "within spec" is useless. It's such a broad range it's laughable.

Since I live over 3000 miles from this guy, there's not much chance he'll ever touch my car.

What's the full name of the shop at which he works? It sounds like it's worth a call to pick his brain and find out his formula for setting toe.
Old 03-20-09, 12:44 PM
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west end alignment
18008 s. vermont ave.
gardena, california 90248
Old 03-20-09, 12:53 PM
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chk your alignment...if ok..then swap tires from left to right (if directional tires...then you need to dismount...swap tires...and remount) to run them longer.
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Originally Posted by iKenn
I would like to know also.

Likewise anyone with F-sport please chime in.
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Originally Posted by mitsu13gma
Clearly, "within spec" is useless. It's such a broad range it's laughable.

Since I live over 3000 miles from this guy, there's not much chance he'll ever touch my car.

What's the full name of the shop at which he works? It sounds like it's worth a call to pick his brain and find out his formula for setting toe.
If you call him let us know what he said.
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