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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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hmmm alignment...i prolly need one since i never got one after i bought used rims off another Z and my car rides kinda rough

do alignments fix a rough ride or do they just fix like the steering when u let go of ur steering wheel??
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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By the way.. I've noticed when I'm turning right into a parking spot something gets scraped pretty bad.. Car goes trrrrr trrrr.. What could that be?
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ny300z
hmmm alignment...i prolly need one since i never got one after i bought used rims off another Z and my car rides kinda rough

do alignments fix a rough ride or do they just fix like the steering when u let go of ur steering wheel??
Alignment doesn’t fix suspensions problems (as the "rough ride" you ask about).

Here is a good description of tire alignment:

http://www.familycar.com/alignment.htm

Your Z requires periodic alignment. Proper alignment is the best way to protect your investment in expensive performance tires.

--Spike
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ninor
By the way.. I've noticed when I'm turning right into a parking spot something gets scraped pretty bad.. Car goes trrrrr trrrr.. What could that be?
The problem you describe could be caused by a number of things. Please provide the following information:
  • Your suspension (stock or modified… and if modified, a description of the mods)
  • Your wheels sizes including the offsets
  • Your tire sizes
This info is needed if you want accurate replies instead of guesses.

--Spike
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Spike100
The problem you describe could be caused by a number of things. Please provide the following information:
  • Your suspension (stock or modified… and if modified, a description of the mods)
  • Your wheels sizes including the offsets
  • Your tire sizes
This info is needed if you want accurate replies instead of guesses.

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I have everything stock on my 08. Stock tire sizes in the front are 225/45-18. The rubbing/scraping occurs I think only on the front passenger side.
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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^^ Then it's probably a bearing.

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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by GeauxLadyZ
Firestone offers L I F E T I M E alignments for the same price....check it out.
+1!
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