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Suspension ...after alignment....am I crazy

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Old 12-27-2011, 08:44 AM
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...after alignment....am I crazy

Got new wheels and tires and thought it would be a good idea to have the alignment checked since the other tires cupped a little. The alignment always seemed fine, but something was causing the cupping. Car has 65K on it.
Put on the new wheels/tires and drove for a few days and car drove straight.

Now, I get it back from aligning at the local Mini dealer and the car seems to want to fade to the right. Also, if there is any angle to the road it will fade in the direction of the road angle. It feels like it lost that On Center feel.

Am I crazy or should I go back and have them check it again?

Front
Camber: Left -0°13', Right -0°55'
Toe: Left 0°08', Right 0°02'
Caster: Left 3°27', Right 3°11'

Rear
Camber: Left -1°39', Right -1°40'
Toe: Left 0°08', Right 0°15'
 

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Old 12-27-2011, 08:48 AM
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Thrust angle could be out of specification; do you have the spec sheet from the alignment to tell you your current settings?

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Old 12-27-2011, 08:51 AM
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It's at home, but I'll get it and post the numbers shortly.
 
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