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DarkPira7e · 03-24-2018, 08:16 AM

For what it's worth, I had the dealership do my car. I told them needed an alignment and used the car for autocross, so I'd like aggressive negative camber. The tech said that the cars don't have much wiggle room, but he'd see what he could do without adjustable hardware. End results was about 1.5 degrees in back, 1.2 in front. Couldn't be happier. Your communication, honesty, and the questions you ask are the most important tools here.

Don Ivey · 03-24-2018, 08:54 AM

Thanks guys, appreciate all the input. I'll be going to the local shop that I've built a somewhat solid relationship with. Regards,

Don Ivey

bmxr · 04-02-2018, 08:14 PM

FWIW, I have had too many questionable experiences taking vehicles to regular shops, dealership or otherwise, to ever do it blind. The best thing to do is find someone who aligns performance cars for a living. They will have a much better idea of what you want, why, and not be motivated to "just get you within spec", tell you that's all that is possible, and send you on your way. The guy I use aligned my car, gave me recommendations given my camber bolt setup, gave me suggestions on the next few suspension mods to do, and which to avoid, experiences with certain tires for open track and autocross, and then checked up on me at the track to make sure everything was going to plan (he was there crewing a customer car). Ask around at whatever shops field race cars in your local area. In my case there is NASA, FARA, and SCCA, plus all the HPDE guys... There's no nationwide lifetime warranty, but it was probably the best money I spent on my car so far.

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03-24-2018, 08:16 AM	#15
DarkPira7e Rust bucket enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2013 Turbo Firestorm FRS Location: Vermont Posts: 4,083 Thanks: 3,344 Thanked 4,233 Times in 2,128 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s)	For what it's worth, I had the dealership do my car. I told them needed an alignment and used the car for autocross, so I'd like aggressive negative camber. The tech said that the cars don't have much wiggle room, but he'd see what he could do without adjustable hardware. End results was about 1.5 degrees in back, 1.2 in front. Couldn't be happier. Your communication, honesty, and the questions you ask are the most important tools here.

03-24-2018, 08:54 AM	#16
Don Ivey Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: Smithfield, NC Posts: 142 Thanks: 3 Thanked 49 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Thanks guys, appreciate all the input. I'll be going to the local shop that I've built a somewhat solid relationship with. Regards, Don Ivey

04-02-2018, 08:14 PM	#17
bmxr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2017 BRZ PP WR Blue Location: Marietta Posts: 119 Thanks: 19 Thanked 52 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	FWIW, I have had too many questionable experiences taking vehicles to regular shops, dealership or otherwise, to ever do it blind. The best thing to do is find someone who aligns performance cars for a living. They will have a much better idea of what you want, why, and not be motivated to "just get you within spec", tell you that's all that is possible, and send you on your way. The guy I use aligned my car, gave me recommendations given my camber bolt setup, gave me suggestions on the next few suspension mods to do, and which to avoid, experiences with certain tires for open track and autocross, and then checked up on me at the track to make sure everything was going to plan (he was there crewing a customer car). Ask around at whatever shops field race cars in your local area. In my case there is NASA, FARA, and SCCA, plus all the HPDE guys... There's no nationwide lifetime warranty, but it was probably the best money I spent on my car so far.

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