Do it Yourself Alignment Questions
08-06-2004, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Geo
On the race car, when we make an alignment change we always roll it back and forth several feet before measuring the alignment. It removes all sticktion from the suspension and tires and settles everything down.
It's a bit of a pain, but it's the only way to be sure you're getting an accurate reading.
It's a bit of a pain, but it's the only way to be sure you're getting an accurate reading.
Jabbadeznuts,
Yep, got it back. Did everything work out for you?
John
08-06-2004, 02:34 PM
#34
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Sticky+friction=sticktion 
Where there is friction, parts don't want to move freely. They kind of stick. So, you roll the car back and forth to take out all the sticktion. This will yield a truer reading.
Where there is friction, parts don't want to move freely. They kind of stick. So, you roll the car back and forth to take out all the sticktion. This will yield a truer reading.
