When to get an alignment?

[WNDSRFR]

Originally Posted by JD001

Still on OEM suspension parts?

I changed out the springs for Eibach Pro-Kit the second day I owned the car.
Because the stock springs are typical Toyota high-waters. It just doesn't look right.
As far as the Florida roads go, you're right. I forgot how bad the roads are in some places. Like Chicago, DC, and especially Fairbanks.
If I lived in one of those places I would get an alignment every six months. Or drive a pickup.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

I changed out the springs for Eibach Pro-Kit the second day I owned the car.
Because the stock springs are typical Toyota high-waters. It just doesn't look right.
As far as the Florida roads go, you're right. I forgot how bad the roads are in some places. Like Chicago, DC, and especially Fairbanks.
If I lived in one of those places I would get an alignment every six months. Or drive a pickup.

No alignment after the spring install?

[WNDSRFR]

Nope.
And I've been through at least 10 sets of tires and they have all had even wear.
It's unbelievable really.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

Nope.
And I've been through at least 10 sets of tires and they have all had even wear.
It's unbelievable really.

I dropped my car on a set of Eibach springs, at the same time had spacers and camber bolts installed requiring an alignment. Then about 2years in my steering wheel acquired a slight misalignment, no idea why.. But this required another alignment. Alignment done whenever I feel that the set-up feels as if it's out.

If it's not out then why align..

[Plumbus]

Originally Posted by JD001

I dropped my car on a set of Eibach springs, at the same time had spacers and camber bolts installed requiring an alignment. Then about 2years in my steering wheel acquired a slight misalignment, no idea why.. But this required another alignment. Alignment done whenever I feel that the set-up feels as if it's out.

If it's not out then why align..

Sometimes the changes are so gradual and slow that you don't notice the change. Some places check the alignment for free and you can align if it's off. I think at least every few years is reasonable even if it feels ok.