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Old Aug 31, 2024 | 10:06 AM
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Alignment specs?

Going to finally get the 06 MCS aligned. Since I did all the upgraded bits, is there any specific set of numbers I should be looking for? The shop says I can bring my own specs or they can give me a few options as they do street and track cars. This will be street only. (for now)

Just figured I'd ask here to make sure I have the latest/greatest...
 
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Old Sep 1, 2024 | 04:39 AM
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I just went through your thread, and didn’t see any adjustable suspension pieces…. Unless I missed it?
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4664212

Since you didn’t add front camber plates or rear adjustable control arms, there isn’t going to be much for the alignment shop to adjust beside toe. Check the print out after they are done and make sure both sides are as close as possible to each other. Don’t just rely on the cross / combined numbers.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2024 | 05:29 AM
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Thanks for the response. I only did the IE fixed camber plates up front. I was not sure how much adjustment was available with "stockish" suspension. As I do not fully understand all the suspension variables and I do not track the car, I figured stockish was good for my application. I'll see what they tell me tomorrow when we get the car on the rack.

Thanks again.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2024 | 05:38 AM
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It’s really Toe - which impacts tire wear. Camber and caster are pretty static - should be ok unless you have bad components, or it was in an accident.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2024 | 07:00 AM
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Yeah, like others have said, basically just toe. The ‘06s also have a small amount of rear camber adjustment by way of an eccentric bolt.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2024 | 05:08 AM
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You are right, I agree with you.
 
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