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Proper Alignment Makes All the Difference |
jagalyn |
May 20 2019, 10:51 AM
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True Patina Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Scandia, MN Member No.: 5,503 Region Association: None |
Proper alignment of hood, headlights, eyebrows and bumper makes such a difference...
wonder why so many put so little effort into getting this right? There's nothing better than a 914 front end when everything lines up. Attached image(s) |
76-914 |
May 20 2019, 11:55 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,455 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Because most of the crooked ones suffer from improper body shop repairs; not alignment issues. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Andyrew |
May 20 2019, 01:00 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Because most of the crooked ones suffer from improper body shop repairs; not alignment issues. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I've probably spent 10 hours trying to get mine lined up... Its a whole bunch of "Thats about as good as thats going to get" |
Andyrew |
May 20 2019, 01:01 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-5503-1558373710.png)
Also, this image is computer generated... |
DRPHIL914 |
May 20 2019, 01:18 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,752 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
Because most of the crooked ones suffer from improper body shop repairs; not alignment issues. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I've probably spent 10 hours trying to get mine lined up... Its a whole bunch of "Thats about as good as thats going to get" I agree. almost impossible even with new rubber grommit things to get the gap between eyelid and lower trim piece correct. on one side I resorted to a small bold and nut so I could move it enough an tighten it to hold it in place . I still have to sit down and reconsider that whole thing, I regret not doing that all BEFORE paint and body were completed. the other answer is its a semi mass produced hand built car and alignment even fenders vary side to side on same car and from one car to the other so I Hans had a beer break between doing the right side and left side it may just be a few mm difference and on those things that makes a huge difference, . |
RickS |
May 21 2019, 12:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
The title of the thread thru me. Thought this would be about getting the car aligned and corner balanced, which makes a huge difference.
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jagalyn |
May 21 2019, 05:32 AM
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True Patina Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Scandia, MN Member No.: 5,503 Region Association: None |
Because most of the crooked ones suffer from improper body shop repairs; not alignment issues. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Maybe so... the survivors I've seen still wearing original paint have definitely had good alignment from the factory. Maybe that is something to look for when buying a 914... a telltale sign of if it's been hit, repaired or abused. My original paint survivor has great alignment. |
Mark Henry |
May 21 2019, 06:23 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Because most of the crooked ones suffer from improper body shop repairs; not alignment issues. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) One day I'll have to cut off and reweld my wifes rear hood hinges because they are about 3/16" too far forward. |
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