When Alignment Question....

2string1 · 03-17-2022, 03:59 PM

I'm having lowering springs and shocks along with Camber arms put on my 370. Should I get it aligned the same day or should I wait a couple of weeks to let things settle?

Spooler · 03-17-2022, 04:03 PM

Same day after you take it for a spin around the block.

Red Voodoo · 03-17-2022, 04:26 PM

Since my Roadster is not a daily driver, I let it sit in the garage for a couple weeks before I had my alignment done. At that point, I had not installed my front and rear arms yet, so I had to have it done again after I installed those pieces along with my Koni's. I will note I did not take it to a performance shop, and both times the tech was pretty liberal with the toe-in specs (still within OE range, but too far in for my taste). Some say let it settle for a week, and others say a quick drive is enough. Maybe cut it down the middle? Drive it home and let it sit overnight.

cv129 · 03-17-2022, 04:32 PM

Maybe a good idea to let the spring settle for a day or two before aligning, but difference is probably negligible.

03-17-2022, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
2string1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Vermont Posts: 356 Drives: 2010 Roadster Rep Power: 15459	When Alignment Question.... I'm having lowering springs and shocks along with Camber arms put on my 370. Should I get it aligned the same day or should I wait a couple of weeks to let things settle?

03-17-2022, 04:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red Voodoo Base Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NE Tennessee Age: 50 Posts: 141 Drives: a hard bargain! Rep Power: 6	Since my Roadster is not a daily driver, I let it sit in the garage for a couple weeks before I had my alignment done. At that point, I had not installed my front and rear arms yet, so I had to have it done again after I installed those pieces along with my Koni's. I will note I did not take it to a performance shop, and both times the tech was pretty liberal with the toe-in specs (still within OE range, but too far in for my taste). Some say let it settle for a week, and others say a quick drive is enough. Maybe cut it down the middle? Drive it home and let it sit overnight. __________________ 2010 QAB Zed Roadster \| Touring \| Sport \| Navigation K&N \| Z1 \| Swift \| Koni \| Eibach \| SPL \| SPC \| Ichiba \| Evo-R

03-17-2022, 04:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,222 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Maybe a good idea to let the spring settle for a day or two before aligning, but difference is probably negligible. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

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03-17-2022, 04:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,797 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Same day after you take it for a spin around the block.