Wheel alignment question

[kerfuffel]

So I plan on getting a new spring/shock combo for my cl9. I'm sure I'm capable of installing it myself and i want to give it a crack because why not? Just wondering if after I have installed the new shocks that is it safe to drive it before i get a wheel alignment? I would only be driving to the shop to get a wheel alignment which is barely 1km down the road.

Cheers in advance

[curtis265]

install them, let the springs settle for 2 weeks and then get the alignment done

[ECU-MAN]

install them, let the springs settle for 2 weeks and then get the alignment done

No offence but that is pretty bad advice.


You should get you car aligned immediately. The CL9 will not meet alignment specifications with out camber kits either.


Tyres will get chewed out quickly if not aligned, not to mention poor drivability if camber kits where installed as well. Car can crab down the road, braking distance will be degraded ect.

[kerfuffel]

Yeah the rear camber kit is next on my list. As for the alignment the springs and shocks are second hand so they should already be settled. I assume the right idea is that it's safe enough for me to drive to the alignment shop?

[DRMZON]

Yeah the rear camber kit is next on my list. As for the alignment the springs and shocks are second hand so they should already be settled. I assume the right idea is that it's safe enough for me to drive to the alignment shop?

Yes it's safe to drive to the alignment shop lol.

[kerfuffel]

Yes it's safe to drive to the alignment shop lol.

Hahah thanks mate that's all I was after

[curtis265]

none taken, i just thought it was a general rule of thumb

[RenzokukenJ]

When I changed my Coilovers to stock in my prelude, it's been 2 years since then no alignment, still heaps of tread on tires lol

[DRMZON]

When I changed my Coilovers to stock in my prelude, it's been 2 years since then no alignment, still heaps of tread on tires lol

Universal alignment

[ECU-MAN]

When I changed my Coilovers to stock in my prelude, it's been 2 years since then no alignment, still heaps of tread on tires lol

Cant judge Prelude with CL9


different suspensions react differently to different ride heights

[RenzokukenJ]

Universal alignment

Automatic alignment

Cant judge Prelude with CL9


different suspensions react differently to different ride heights

I was just unsure if you were referring to getting an alignment asap due to the type of car/suspension or not...

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Automatic alignment

Frozen nuts alignment