Re: Alignment Results

[SOP8920@Siena.edu]

>The second thing I noticed was "wait.. why am I still out of spec for 
>the CROSS CAMBER in the FRONT?"
>
>So, I asked. The guy said that that shouldn't matter because both the LF and
>the RF were in spec. He said that it wouldn't make a difference in terms of
>tire wear.  Are all the specs wrong? Does it matter? 

>>Osman,
>>  As a self proclaimed thrifty college student on a budget, why would you
>>settle for less than perfection for your hard earned money?  If it "didn't
>>matter" whether the opposing sides were in or out of spec, why did those
>>over eager Germans set specs?  The fact that the aligner couldn't affect the
>>right adjustments does not negate the validity of the specs!  At least Sears
>>will hack away till your satisfied, I'd go back and asjk for another Tech,
>>Or does it matter?
>>Mike


Mike,
     When I know I am on the right about something, i am very persistent in
getting things done correctly. Hopefully, I don't have to make a fuss to get it
done. If I do, then I will do it. On one occassion I got into a heated
arguement with service manager at Sears about an inspection sticker. It's a
long story, so I won't get into it here, but I knew I was right and I refused
to move until I got my inspection sticker. Eventually, the manager gave up and
I had the sticker. 
     It's only when I'm not fully informed or completely knowledgeable on a
subject that I hesitate. As in this case. I do plan on going back to Sears
because the tech's explaination didn't sit right. It's been rumbling around my
brain since the alignment, hence the post to the list. You are correct.

     Here is a question for you: Is being a  "self-professed thrifty college 
student" a bad thing? It sounded a little negative. 

                               -Osman Parvez
                                89 200q (149K miles)
                                Siena College
                                Albany NY