[s-cars] Searching for Allignment shop in Southwest Denver

[djdawson2 at aol.com]

You're going to get a bunch of different answers to that question.  I like:
-1 camber (with me in the car)
0 toe
caster isn't adjustable
 
If you have camber plates, get as much caster as you can to reduce tramlining.  Chances are good you will not be able to get more than 1.5 degrees.
 
I like 0 toe because due to the way the front is designed, there is a fair amount of movement... meaning that if set to 0, you will get toe out under braking, and toe in under acceleration and steady state cruising.  In other words, you will never get an extreme of either toe out or toe in... better tire wear.
 
I like -1 camber in front because it makes for good turn in response, and doesn't chew up tires.  Much more, and you'll get edge wear.
 
I like a little toe in in the rear to improve high speed straight line stability.  I run -.5 camber in the rear also.
 
This setup works great for me, but I'm certain you'll get differing opinions.
 
Dave
 
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From: Aaron Taylor <atay at cox.net>
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Sent: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 16:12:45 -0600
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Searching for Allignment shop in Southwest Denver


Speaking of alignments - 
What are the preferred specs for a stock front end.  Not the range but the
exact ideal spec.  Im assuming that it does matter.
Thanks
Aaron

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Subject: Re: [s-cars] Searching for Allignment shop in Southwest Denver

James,
While not exactly in SW Denver, I have found a guy that I use every time for
my alignments up near Evergreen.  The shop is a Big O tire store.  The guy
is an old timer, and does an excellent job.  He allows me to participate,
and to set up the car to my exact specs, with me sitting in the driver's
seat.  This is the only guy that I've had 100% luck with.  When finished, I
always get perfect tire wear (rare on an S), and a perfectly aligned
steering wheel.  He even works with all my abnormal "extras" like 2B camber
plates and HRSB.
 
While going to a Big O may sound goofy, I would swear by this tech's
abilities... and results.  And, IIRC, it is about $60.
 
HTH,
Dave
 
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From: 93urs4 at rovershack.com
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Sent: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:34:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [s-cars] Searching for Allignment shop in Southwest Denver


I need a reputable allignment shop in SW Denver for my 95 S6.  Any
recommendations would be appreciated.  Stealer quote $160, seems high to
me.

Thanks,

James

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