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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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So I just installed some megan ez's over the weekend. Lowered the car about 2-2.5 inches all around. Went to firestone for an alignment and the alignment is pretty poor. The rear camber and toe really concern me. I only lowered it a little, is this much camber normal? Also how is the toe adjusted and is it normal to be this bad after lowering. I ask because last time I brought the car to this firestone, I had to go back a 2nd time to show them where the camber adjustment bolts were because they claimed the car didn't have it.

I realize I may have to go somewhere else for alignments, but I'm trying to utilize this lifetime warranty. Anyone know where a good firestone around west covina, ca? I'm not knocking the one there, but wondering where Hugo is? He told me come see him next time and I don't think he's there.
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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On a side note, new lower control arms did fix my caster which was always out of spec before.
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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im pretty sure ur toe "adjusters" are messed up. its a common GS problem ive seen.
the subframe where the eccentric toe cams push against becomes flat. which makes the toe not adjustable at all.
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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common problem for the 2GS. contact "FIGS", a vendor here, and get the rear adjustable toe links.
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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^^^^^^how much are those? i was ready to stop pouring money into this car! and wht do youys think about the camber?
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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you should be more concerned with toe instead. i forgot how much they are but do PM FIGS.
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yea, i know toe will kill the tires quicker, but my wheels are weak and i don't need all of the camber.
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