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SubaSteve · 03-02-2014, 01:24 AM

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

SubaSteve · 03-02-2014, 10:38 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.

White64Goat · 03-02-2014, 12:16 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, 03:22 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, 05:14 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.

03-02-2014, 01:24 AM	#1
SubaSteve Captain Cocoa Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: CBS BRZ MT Location: MD Posts: 597 Thanks: 32 Thanked 282 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Need alignment help Anyone on here know a lot about alignment work? I'm looking to ask some questions but keep them private.

03-02-2014, 12:16 PM	#3
White64Goat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ CBS LTD MT, 02 WRX Location: Fred. Co. Md. Posts: 2,346 Thanks: 65 Thanked 1,111 Times in 627 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	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. Last edited by White64Goat; 03-02-2014 at 12:44 PM.

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03-02-2014, 10:38 AM	#2
SubaSteve Captain Cocoa Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: CBS BRZ MT Location: MD Posts: 597 Thanks: 32 Thanked 282 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

03-02-2014, 03:22 PM	#4
pitstops Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: SC RB FRS Location: west coast Posts: 95 Thanks: 5 Thanked 33 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

03-02-2014, 05:14 PM	#5
SubaSteve Captain Cocoa Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: CBS BRZ MT Location: MD Posts: 597 Thanks: 32 Thanked 282 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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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