2022 Dealer unable to do alignment

[socalvn]

So I put springs on my car took it to the dealer to get it aligned they had if for an hour and a half came back and told me no charge they couldn't align it their machine software isn't updated to 22 model to come back in a month. I don't want to wait that long to get my alignment done aren't all the Stinger chassis the same ? I'm driving a 22 GT line Thank you

 

[JSolo]

!?@# The 2022's have been out since at least June or July of last year.

Find a different dealer.

Btw, why do you need an alignment on a '22?

 

[socalvn]

!?@# The 2022's have been out since at least June or July of last year.

Find a different dealer.

Btw, why do you need an alignment on a '22?

I installed lowering springs

 

[RogueIV]

It's literally the same for every year of Stinger. Definitely find a different shop, because those guys sound pretty braindead to me.

 

[Blueangel]

Just got mines done at Mavis. Definitely need it after lowering the car. Big difference with handling and comfort

 

[87and66]

When I installed my springs, the dealer couldn’t get the car on their alignment rack because it’s too low. The things we do for fitment

 

[JSolo]

I installed lowering springs

I should probably stop responding in the evenings. My literacy skills appear to really decline after dinner.

 

[socalvn]

So got a speed shop to do it to three whells are ok right front ha a 1.4 camber wonder how much that will affect tire wear?

 

[RogueIV]

So got a speed shop to do it to three whells are ok right front ha a 1.4 camber wonder how much that will affect tire wear?

it won't affect it that much. Toe is what you need to be most worried about.

 

[D.J.]

Just got mines done at Mavis. Definitely need it after lowering the car. Big difference with handling and comfort

The alignment affected your comfort?

Or are you talking about the springs?

Was this big difference - negative? As in less comfortable?

 

[Ozstung]

Had lowering springs on for three years ,car hasn't been able to hold a wheel alignment since. Long story short last week i got the Super pro caster/camber kit installed. That weekend i did a 1200km trip to the capital and back oh joy no more sore right arm, looks like i might be in luck finally.

 

[Blueangel]

The alignment affected your comfort?

Or are you talking about the springs?

Was this big difference - negative? As in less comfortable?

No the lowering springs did. After the wheel alignment, comfort and handling improved for me. I don’t hear and feel the road as much and steering is less and smoother through turns. Its a lot smoother going over speed bumps too. I didn’t expect that but it was a positive for me

 

[SRV]

Lowering springs makes the car look perfect - why did it not come that way from the factory?

However, due to the resultant alignment and tire-wear issues people are experiencing, I will pass for now, unless someone comes out with a complete kit which addresses and fixes the problems.

 

[socalvn]

Had lowering springs on for three years ,car hasn't been able to hold a wheel alignment since. Long story short last week i got the Super pro caster/camber kit installed. That weekend i did a 1200km trip to the capital and back oh joy no more sore right arm, looks like i might be in luck finally.

hey can you share a little more about that kit where does it install where did you get it from what it looks like Thank you

 

[D.J.]

No the lowering springs did. After the wheel alignment, comfort and handling improved for me. I don’t hear and feel the road as much and steering is less and smoother through turns. Its a lot smoother going over speed bumps too. I didn’t expect that but it was a positive for me

Which springs did you get?

 

[Blueangel]

Which springs did you get?

Ark GT-F

 

[socalvn]

Time will tell hiw the tires wear

 

[RogueIV]

Had lowering springs on for three years ,car hasn't been able to hold a wheel alignment since. Long story short last week i got the Super pro caster/camber kit installed. That weekend i did a 1200km trip to the capital and back oh joy no more sore right arm, looks like i might be in luck finally.

They finally made a kit? It's still not on their website.

 

[D.J.]

Ark GT-F

I guess those would be more comfortable than OEM.


Per this link, 33% softer in the rear!

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