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> 914 Alignment Day at CFR coming soon!, Saturday, Nov. 4 in Manchester, CT
ChrisFoley
post Oct 19 2006, 02:51 PM
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I'm going to set up my alignment platform for a get-together at the new shop.
Get your 914 (4 wheel) aligned for $35 plus cost of rear shims.
Saturday, Nov. 4th - 10am to whenever; rain day - Sunday Nov. 5.
Who's coming? RSVP
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post Oct 19 2006, 02:59 PM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Oct 19 2006, 12:51 PM) *

I'm going to set up my alignment platform for a get-together at the new shop.
Get your 914 (4 wheel) aligned for $35 plus cost of rear shims.
Saturday, Nov. 4th - 10am to whenever; rain day - Sunday Nov. 5.
Who's coming? RSVP


Oh I will be there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Oct 19 2006, 04:42 PM
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I'd be in if I could get my car over there . . . hmm

That probably pretty unlikely tho (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I might just stop by to see some cars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 19 2006, 05:03 PM
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i think i would be in for that. Same as above, if i can get my car to start and actually drive that far it would be awesome. Hopefully have it all sorted out this weekend.

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post Oct 19 2006, 05:08 PM
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QUOTE(RS22b @ Oct 19 2006, 03:03 PM) *

i think i would be in for that. Same as above, if i can get my car to start and actually drive that far it would be awesome. Hopefully have it all sorted out this weekend.

_billy


Just duct tape your tie rod to the wheel and you should be fine
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post Oct 19 2006, 07:33 PM
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Wow, even though I align myself I would be into that if you weren't so
far, and I wasn't so busy with other stuff.
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post Oct 19 2006, 08:01 PM
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Sounds like a plan. I'm open on that date and it's not far for me. I'll RSVP when we get closer. I'll try to grab a teener friend.

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post Oct 19 2006, 09:15 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) chris i'm in too!!! and if you see heidi tell her i have her part....s too!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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post Oct 20 2006, 03:20 AM
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Chris, I will be there my car could sure use an alignment.
Need directions from 84 east...Thanks
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post Oct 20 2006, 03:34 AM
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oooh! i should be able to make it as well! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)

this is just the push i need to tighten a few things back up after storage and maybe even find time to swap out my horribly slipping clutch.

or i could just show up, oil leaks, slipping clutch and all!!
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post Oct 20 2006, 05:12 AM
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or i could just show up, oil leaks, slipping clutch and all!!

That's the spirit! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
Actually the clutch might be a good thing to work on before venturing out of state. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)


I'll post directions here.
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post Oct 20 2006, 07:57 AM
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I'm planning to be there... just to hang out.. no alignment needed

Scott... call me if you want a hand with the clutch
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post Oct 20 2006, 08:44 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) BUMP!!!!! hey you guys... LETS show our support for CHRIS!!!!!! he is striving to be the go to guy in our area and with his help which i know we all can use we will all be better because of it !!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)
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post Oct 21 2006, 07:20 AM
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Chris,

Nice deal. I'm assuming if I just want readings with no adjustment that would be OK? I'd like to see if my car is what I think it is.

I don't suppose you have scales too?

I'm about 80% good for this right now. I'll let you know as we get closer.

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post Oct 22 2006, 05:45 AM
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Chris,

Nice deal. I'm assuming if I just want readings with no adjustment that would be OK? I'd like to see if my car is what I think it is.

I don't suppose you have scales too?

I'm about 80% good for this right now. I'll let you know as we get closer.

Kelly

I have a low budget (digital) scale setup that works on the same platform. We can corner balance your car instead of adjusting the toe/camber.
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post Oct 23 2006, 04:07 PM
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just keeping it near the front
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post Oct 23 2006, 04:44 PM
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I'm a bit confused by corner balancing. What are you trying to acheive exactly. And also I never hear anyone talk about tire size when doing this. Wouldn't you want to take into account how much rubber you have in the front compared to the back when balancing the car?


I noticed after switching to larger tires in the rear I could play with the brake bias and get alot more braking out of the back without locking up. So at some point tire size shouold be considered I imagine.
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post Oct 23 2006, 08:33 PM
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Good timing! I just rebuilt the whole front-end and need to have that done. I'll call you about other work needed too.

-Mike D.
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post Oct 24 2006, 05:43 AM
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Nathan,
Corner balancing is not for changing the front/rear weight bias. The primary value is to eliminate cross-weight (usually from incorrect torsion bar adjustment). When that occurs two diagonal corners of the car carry more then half the total load and handling is negatively affected.
To do a thorough competition alignment it is necessary to have the driver's weight in the car, the tires inflated to operating pressure, and the anti-sway bars disconnected.
Corner weights should be checked before other alignment parameters are adjusted since altering the ride height of a corner will change both camber and toe. I've had good success getting corner balance in the ballpark just by measuring ride heights (at key locations) carefully.
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post Oct 25 2006, 08:53 AM
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