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Suspension Wheel alignment - help needed please.

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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 04:40 AM
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Wheel alignment - help needed please.

After fitting the Koni coilovers I went to have a four wheel alignment done but the guy who carries it out said he can't do it as the car is too low for the gauges to be fitted to the wheels. Can I do a manual alignment myself? If so, what would I need?

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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 05:16 AM
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drop-dead gorgeous

i'm sure you've considered it, but just in case - have you the OEM wheel tire package still? would that afford sufficient clearance perhaps?

i guess while i am being Captain Obvious here, I also suppose you've called round to one or two other shops?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 06:02 AM
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OEM wheels won't fit due to BBK and I'm gonna ring round others to see if they can help.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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Think I've found a garage that will be able to carry out the alignment - maybe should have rung around before posting this thread

Thanks Charlie
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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How about raising it just enough to get the machine on and then lower it after....
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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lowering it after will mess up the alignment..
 
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