Notices
SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)

2006 SC430 camber alignent help!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 9, 2013 | 08:14 AM
  #1  
Slingshot1's Avatar
Slingshot1
Thread Starter
Pit Crew
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 122
Likes: 7
From: Colorado
Default 2006 SC430 camber alignent help!

I'm looking into taking my SC in for an alignment to have the camber adjusted as close to zero as possible to minimize inside tire wear. Car has new run flats with 2,000k on them and as of yet not showing any inside wear. I've heard here and realize that the run flat are not the best tire, but I'd like to get 30,000k before replacing them. I need advice on what kind of shop will do the best job or a shop that anyone has taken their car to and had good results? I've called around I have gotten all kinds of answers and reasons, (excuses?) the work I am requesting is "not a good idea, can't be done, bring it in and we'll take a look at it, your handling will be terrible, we might be able to take some camber out", etc.
My choices are two independent Lexus/Toyota shops, two Lexus dealers and Firestone Stores.

Thanks
Mike
Reply
Old May 9, 2013 | 08:40 AM
  #2  
bacardi11's Avatar
bacardi11
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,217
Likes: 8
From: N.J.
Default

when I get my car alignment done they try to get it as straight up as possible. I use a local shop and they do what I want them to do. I don't use a firestone or lexus there thing is alignment and front work.

Last edited by bacardi11; May 9, 2013 at 08:49 AM.
Reply
Old May 22, 2013 | 11:39 AM
  #3  
Slingshot1's Avatar
Slingshot1
Thread Starter
Pit Crew
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 122
Likes: 7
From: Colorado
Default Camber Adjusted

I found an indy alignment shop that does performance alignments, They are advertised as "4 wheel performance, specs provided by customer". (For any Denver forum members it's Stan's Alignment and Brake Service, on Colfax at Chester, not a bad part of Colfax). I told "Mark" to take all of the negative camber out that he could.
Front camber is now at -0.4 both sides, had averaged -0.8, rear left is -0.6 left and right -0.7, had averaged -.95 . Cost was $70.74. All the other numbers, toe, caster, cross camber and cross caster were in the specified ranges. I haven't notice any change in handling.
Stan's has been in the same location since 1960, seemed to be good people.
I'll update my tire wear.
Reply
Old May 22, 2013 | 12:44 PM
  #4  
bacardi11's Avatar
bacardi11
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,217
Likes: 8
From: N.J.
Default

nice you used your head.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
chris621
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
6
Apr 12, 2015 05:33 PM
LEXUSA400
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
7
Jan 7, 2014 01:52 PM
Stevoe88
Suspension and Brakes
8
Jul 27, 2011 12:31 PM
patrick323
Suspension and Brakes
9
Feb 16, 2010 06:58 PM
webhed
Hawaii and Guam
3
May 26, 2007 11:59 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:36 AM.