cpdjfd107

The rears are done, fronts should be completed today or Monday. My question is do I need to get an alignment done. I'm assuming the answer is yes from my searches on previous threads regarding this. But I just want to double check. I'm only replacing the shocks/struts, I'm keeping the stock springs. These New England roads/potholes will destroy my car if I try to lower it. So what's the answer, alignment Yes? or No?

bart1

Yes. Find somewhere that knows how and has the proper tools to set kinematic toe.

cpdjfd107

So if I just go to a tire shop to have a standard alignment done without the kinematic toe, what would be the difference? And what is the going rate for a c4 alignment w/ kinematic toe? I know the stealer is going to be outrageous but they may be my only choice here in RI.

mongrelcat

Search a bit re: kinematic-toe, you don't want to neglect it, and you probably don't want to take a 993 to the dealer for an alignment. Here's one thread:
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...oe-is-off.html

I did a quick search, there are a couple shop references in this thread:
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...i-se-mass.html

With regard to crappy roads and lowering your car, I would suggest that the roads here in WA are as bad as they come, and my car does fine as a d/d at ROW Sport height. I'd actually like the front to be a bit lower.
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...r-dummies.html