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07-11-2011, 10:50 PM | #1 |
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STI pulls right after new alignment
I have an 04 sti that has been in a minor accident by the previous owner. I never noticed a pull on the old tires but after getting coilovers installed and new tires(pirelli pzero nero) stock size the car pulls to the right more so then it would with just a crowning of the road. The shop I got it done at is very reputable for performance alignments. My question is will a four wheel alignment always detect frame damage what would cause the pull? Feels like it pulls harder right during acceleration.
I have had 3 previous alignments on four wheel racks and they never told me the car had any damage. Any input appreciated
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07-11-2011, 11:24 PM | #2 |
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A shop worth its salt should be able to tell you if there's any frame deflection.
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07-12-2011, 08:43 PM | #3 |
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post up the alignment numbers
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07-12-2011, 09:11 PM | #4 |
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agree with scotty post alignment numbers. It could be a number of things, steering wheel not centered, tire pull, previous accident damage. Toe, camber, or caster could be in spec but could still cause a pull if not almost perfect.
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07-13-2011, 05:59 PM | #5 |
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Camber:-1.6,-1.7
caster: 4.8, 4.6 toe:.03, -.02 SAI 16.6, 16.3 included angle turning angle diff 14.9,14.6 rear Camber -1.6, -1.8 toe .02,.03 rear cross camber .2 total toe .04 thrust angle -.01 |
07-13-2011, 06:02 PM | #6 |
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the toe in the front is likely making it sensitive
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07-13-2011, 06:03 PM | #7 |
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Check your tire pressure.
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07-13-2011, 06:10 PM | #8 |
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07-13-2011, 06:16 PM | #9 |
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I hear that the pirellis are very sensitive to the roads. Might try switching them around and seeing what happens
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07-13-2011, 11:01 PM | #10 |
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Swap the two front tires from side to side, most likely a radial pull.. see it at my shop all the time. That toe will not make a noticeable pull, it may just have your steering wheel crooked ever so slightly.
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07-21-2011, 10:01 PM | #11 | |
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