S-techs and alignment question

[WhiteMaxima9600]

I have a 96 with s-techs which is a pretty big drop, needless to say my tires are wearing fast on the front. I was wondering just how close can I get my alignment back to spec with the s-techs? Has anyone had there's done with these springs?

I'm taking it in on tuesday. Hopefully I can get a handle on this tire wear problem. Thanks guys

[MorpheusZero]

First thing that is killing your tire wear is toe, you have a bunch of toe out.

Second thing is camber. You can't correct for camber without a set of camber bolts ($30 shipped in the group deal), you may want to hold off on the alignment until you can get some camber bolts. Alternately you could see if you can get a lifetime alignment and just take it in now and then later when you get some bolts.

Or you could be mad tyte like me and run lots of camber anyway so your car will actually turn

[MrDicks95SE]

+1 on the mad tyte turning ability

[maxboy325]

didnt know you needed canber bolts with spring strut combo

[WhiteMaxima9600]

Gonna have my s-techs for sale soon if anyones interested... I'll keep u posted!

[Maxtank]

I'm having the same problem, and violent shaking over 60. Also, when rolling to a stop I can see my steering wheel go back and forth. Something I need to fix, alignments do nothing for me.
I have all new bushings, end links, and tie rod ends that need installed. Also doing new tires at the same time. It would be nice to get this resolved.
Camber bolts will be my first thing.
Running s.techs/AGX

[MrDicks95SE]

you just answered your own question. nice. get all those items installed, new tires and an alignment and you should be golden.

[MorpheusZero]

Originally Posted by Maxtank

I'm having the same problem, and violent shaking over 60. Also, when rolling to a stop I can see my steering wheel go back and forth.

Possibly brakes (warped rotor), possibly bent rim.

[amomaxima]

hey all
if your running on a negative camber try Nitto Neo Gen tires
Designed for negative camber wheels
harder compound on the inside

[modenaf1]

Originally Posted by Maxtank

I'm having the same problem, and violent shaking over 60. Also, when rolling to a stop I can see my steering wheel go back and forth. Something I need to fix, alignments do nothing for me.
I have all new bushings, end links, and tie rod ends that need installed. Also doing new tires at the same time. It would be nice to get this resolved.
Camber bolts will be my first thing.
Running s.techs/AGX

Hmm...that is strange. I have s.tech's and AGX's as well and I don't have the tirewear problem, nor does it ever shake at all. It's smooth as a baby from 0 to as fast as it will go. I never got mine aligned either.

[maxboy325]

Originally Posted by modenaf1

Hmm...that is strange. I have s.tech's and AGX's as well and I don't have the tirewear problem, nor does it ever shake at all. It's smooth as a baby from 0 to as fast as it will go. I never got mine aligned either.

I have stech/illumina one and stech/agx on the other with alignment and no problems or camber bolts

[MidN1te]

sorry to hijack... those with the kyb agx's on stechs..... i had the stechs with blues. and the ride was fine but when i hit a bump or pot hole.. OMG.. it hit SO hard... is it cuz of the bump stop? its been awhile since i had a maxima.. i just picked up an 02 again for daily as my S2000 sits for the warmer weather lol.

[choiiiiiiiiiii]

it's because blues blow. with such a low drop, you shouldn't be riding around with anything less than illuminas with stechs. i had that setup and loved it.

[MidN1te]

oooooh.. ok.. i LOVE the drop of the stechs.. i guess i just went with wrong shocks..

Thanks!!

[WhiteMaxima9600]

Wow i started this thread like almost a year ago and it's still goin.... Funny thing is I just sold those springs today to a member haha..

[BrooklynCyclone]

I've got the s techs with the blues and like 250lbs in trunk the only way to get a decent ride .....but the car definately feels heavy....looks good though lol