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Old 08-11-2010, 11:47 PM
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Guys, do me a favor and comment on this photo. I've got countless others with the same effect of the inside wheels not staying flat to the pavement. Is that about alignment?
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Old 08-11-2010, 11:51 PM
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Guys, do me a favor and comment on this photo.
I'd suggest adding 250 lbs to the passenger side, that will help keep those wheels planted
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Old 08-11-2010, 11:55 PM
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Guys, do me a favor and comment on this photo. I've got countless others with the same effect of the inside wheels not staying flat to the pavement. Is that about alignment?
Thats the way it should be....
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Old 08-11-2010, 11:57 PM
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Guys, do me a favor and comment on this photo.
Ummmm, Looks like you need a haircut??
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Its fine repost if lift is above 10 inches.

John

ps either your springs are soft or your droop is too little or you r apexing with incredible speed
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Old 08-12-2010, 12:33 AM
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Body roll changes the camber angle and yes it's normal.
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Very little to do with alignment. About the only thing you could do (aside from driving slower or taking a totally different line) would be to soften your front bar. That said, it's normal. You should see what your car would look like if that was turn 17 at Sebring...
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Since it looks the same front and rear - I'd say you're hauling just fine!!

Seriously - looks quite normal to me.

John/911Slow - beautiful Dobe!!! Only... he looks a little... "excited?"

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As Rick said, its totally normal...they all do that.
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Adding more rear spring would keep the inside fronts more planted though you're really not that light up front....
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Originally Posted by Rick DeMan
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Add a little more spring and you can get some air!
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Originally Posted by disasterman
Add a little more spring and you can get some air!
My friend...you need MORE spring for LESS air..!!
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My friend...you need MORE more spring for LESS air..!!
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I'm thinking that front splitter needs some adjustment - obviously lacking enough downforce!

Or maybe dial out some on the rear...
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