Stinger GT 2019 alignment issue
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RedCal
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Welcome to the hive. I don't, could possibly tire related, If you can provide some more details I'm sure someone will have some more suggestions. What tires are fitted and how long have they been on the car
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Hi yes have just got new tyres and wheel alignment
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Welcome, Penny. I’m moving this topic out of the community lounge and into the Stinger suspension forum.
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more details. you don't say which direction yours 'pulls', or how much. often it happens that a drift to the right is normal, both because the default alignment doesn't want a car drifting into oncoming traffic, and the camber of the road will pull a car to the right.
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I had an alignment done where I was trying to introduce a little more straight line stability. The car ended up pulling to the right. I took it back and paid the fee to have it set to factory specs, which GREATLY reduced the pull. I still feel like it naturally wants to drift to the right, but now I am no longer fighting the car.
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Most roadways are crowned from the centerline, for drainage purposes. Some, like rural 2-lane, can be a good bit more than others. It is possible for that to affect a vehicle's heading and cause it to veer slightly to the outside.
BTW, having alignment done just means they'll try to adjust what they can adjust to within an allowable range. You have to look at your alignment sheet to make sure everything is right with your car. For instance, the front on Stinger is only toe adjustable. Sometimes the tech will write notes on the service ticket to alert the customer of out-of-spec condition(s), but not always.
Start with the fundamentals... check tires for wear patterns. Check tire pressures. And if you had suspension work/mod done, check and make sure they are done correctly.
BTW, having alignment done just means they'll try to adjust what they can adjust to within an allowable range. You have to look at your alignment sheet to make sure everything is right with your car. For instance, the front on Stinger is only toe adjustable. Sometimes the tech will write notes on the service ticket to alert the customer of out-of-spec condition(s), but not always.
Start with the fundamentals... check tires for wear patterns. Check tire pressures. And if you had suspension work/mod done, check and make sure they are done correctly.
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I doubt your car's alignment is to blame on that one. Sounds like your fun factor alignment might be a little out of whack. Your affinity toward linear acceleration is dialed up wayyyy too much. Not only is that wearing out your rear tires, it could take a toll on your pocketbook as well. Best to balance your diet with more lateral acceleration. Carving canyons and slicing twisties takes finesse, not HP. I think you'll be much happier overall.My rear tires wear out 3 times faster than the fronts. Can't figure that one out...
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Yes for years mine pulled to the left (RHD) no amount of wheel alignments worked. Got front camber- caster kit that worked. I'm lowered though.
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*some track day patients have reported excessive brake pad and front tire wear to equal the rears. If you experience these symptoms, call your doctor.I doubt your car's alignment is to blame on that one. Sounds like your fun factor alignment might be a little out of whack. Your affinity toward linear acceleration is dialed up wayyyy too much. Not only is that wearing out your rear tires, it could take a toll on your pocketbook as well. Best to balance your diet with more lateral acceleration. Carving canyons and slicing twisties takes finesse, not HP. I think you'll be much happier overall.
Take two track days and call me in the morning.
Stop driving during a full moon.My rear tires wear out 3 times faster than the fronts. Can't figure that one out...
What kit did you get for the front to adjust camber as I was not able to find one online.
My front left camber is -1.4 and my tire is getting chewed on the outside.
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