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SubaSteve 03-02-2014 02:24 AM

Need alignment help
 
Anyone on here know a lot about alignment work? I'm looking to ask some questions but keep them private.

SubaSteve 03-02-2014 11:38 AM

Ok so I'm going to post this but omit the shops name for now.
I took my car to a shop to get an alignment due to new wheels and camber bushings. When I got my sheet back detailing what had been done it stated it was done to a 2012 wrx not brz factory specs.

Now I had a chance to drive it for a decent amount of time I can tell there is something wrong with the car. The mpg has dropped even when letting off the throttle going downhill. The car slows down more drastically when I let off the throttle and coast like I'm touching the brake. I can tell the car has to work harder.

Here is a scan of the alignment.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...gnmentspec.png

White64Goat 03-02-2014 01:16 PM

Have you checked the specs in the Shop Manual? I haven't been able to open it, it's located in the Mechanical Maintenance thread. And if they truly did use the specs from an Impreza, (because they don't have the latest new car specs.) that is probably the problem as the specs could be WAY different for the FR-S/BRZ and the WRX is an all wheel drive. I'd get my money back.....

There are also numerous alignment threads within this Suspension | Chassis | Brakes thread.

pitstops 03-02-2014 04:22 PM

yeah they probably didnt have the updated specs on the comp. Your alignment is within factory frs specs except the caster its 2 degrees positive.

SubaSteve 03-02-2014 06:14 PM

I took a look at the rear tires and noticed that there are some marks on the sidewall from rubbing. I'm going to get the rear fenders rolled and have spacers installed to bring the rear end up a bit.

After getting the spacer installed I most likely will take it to another shop.


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