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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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Alignment

I had Eibach Pro-Kit Springs put on my car like in September and I haven't done the alignment yet. I have noticed that theres a little bit of negative camber in the back, will an alignment fix that right up? I am also planning on getting new 20x9 wheels next month. So, should I do an alignment right now and then get the new wheels or just wait for the new wheels and get an alignment after?

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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 01:16 AM
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Get an alignment, the wheels don't effect the alignment but the alignment effects the wheels
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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How is the ride with your new springs?
Old Dec 31, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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Alighment

Yes you need one. Anytime you change the suspension it needs to be done...
Old Jan 4, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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How is the ride with your new springs?
Rides great. It isn't as jumpy as it was. I love them on turns and it probably will be better on the turns with the strut tower brace and sway bar, but I really like the springs. Althought I noticed when the turn the wheel all the way it makes a popping sound? It might be that it needs and alignment?
Old Jan 4, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Rides great. It isn't as jumpy as it was. I love them on turns and it probably will be better on the turns with the strut tower brace and sway bar, but I really like the springs. Althought I noticed when the turn the wheel all the way it makes a popping sound? It might be that it needs and alignment?
Strut brace and sway bars do nothing for up and down, they improve left to right, the popping sound, search in the 6th Gen section, it has to do with something not being installed properly
Old Jan 5, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by STARR
Strut brace and sway bars do nothing for up and down, they improve left to right, the popping sound, search in the 6th Gen section, it has to do with something not being installed properly

That is how I see this too. And, as you indicated, the popping sound should not be related to the alignment.
Old Jan 6, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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popping sound is an indication of something not put back together correctly, and these maximas are sensitive to that. The top plates need to be put back exactly as they were removed, and the part that says "out" needs to face outwards of the vehicle. You need to go back under there and double check everything and make sure nothing is loose.

Drop looks great BTW.
Old Jan 10, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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It is never good to have a car out of alignment. It not only causes tire ware, but can make the car hard to handle. I would get an alignment now just to be safe. If you are spending that much on new rims and tires I would ask for a fee alignment or at least a discount.
Old Jan 14, 2010 | 04:54 AM
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that popping sound happens when u turn wheel all the way and press gas? because if thats the case its the wheel stoppers.......mine had to get greased then sound stoped
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