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Old 02-17-2004, 06:31 PM
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I have PSS9 coilovers on my '04 C4S. I had it aligned after the install and love it. After having it for a week now, I want to lower the rear a little more. If I lower the rear no more than a 1/4", will I need to realign the it too?
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Originally posted by HMS
I have PSS9 coilovers on my '04 C4S. I had it aligned after the install and love it. After having it for a week now, I want to lower the rear a little more. If I lower the rear no more than a 1/4", will I need to realign the it too?
Yes. Don't even think that the slight lowering will not disturb your alignment. In fact, since you have a height adjustable suspension, you also need a corner balance. Your corner balance will be even more affected by lowering.
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Viken, who do you recommend in the LA area for corner balancing?
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Originally posted by HMS
Viken, who do you recommend in the LA area for corner balancing?
For all your suspension needs:

Steve Alarcon
Johnsons Alignment Service
Torrance, CA 90503
310.370.6301
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Thanks buddy.
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I have mine done by Darin at Westend Alignment. 310-808-9233.
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Not only will it effect your Camber but, it will cause it to toe in more as well. Darin worked for Steve for about 15 years. Either would be a good choice.
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After the installation of the new pss9, alignment, and corner balance. Are you telling me that after about 1000 miles, when the car settles in, that I will have to relign, and corner balance again.
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Originally posted by Turbo Ron
After the installation of the new pss9, alignment, and corner balance. Are you telling me that after about 1000 miles, when the car settles in, that I will have to relign, and corner balance again.
With quality suspension parts, it doesn't take 1000 miles for the car to settle. A drive around a block or two is all you need before re-aligning the car.
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As soon as my swaybars come in, I will have my alignment checked again, thanks. May be thats why after the install they kept pulling down hard on the suspension before the alignment and corner balance.



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