Alignment question for xi w/ H&R coilovers

[x-ian]

How much neg camber and toe can I set the car with.

This 'smart' guy from a shop in NJ, I brought the car to get an alignment, told me that no adjustments can be made to the car. I guess I't doesn't need alignment then. :rolleyes:

Not surprised because he also said I can't lower the rear of my car. I have H&R coilovers.

Thanks.

[Nick325xiT 5spd]

You don't want more than zero toe. Toe out will cause you to wear through tires in less than 5K miles.

Camber can be adjusted VERY slightly. Maybe half a degree extra front and back. You will have to punch out the strut tower pin, jack the car up, loosen the top nuts, and shove the struts in on both sides.

[x-ian]

You don't want more than zero toe. Toe out will cause you to wear through tires in less than 5K miles.

Camber can be adjusted VERY slightly. Maybe half a degree extra front and back. You will have to punch out the strut tower pin, jack the car up, loosen the top nuts, and shove the struts in on both sides.

Thanks for the warning about the toe.

What is the purpose of the strut tower pin?

Is there anything else I can do about the rear cambers?

Thanks again.

[Nick325xiT 5spd]

Rear camber can be adjusted by a moderately competent alignment shop. You won't get much, though.

The pin just holds the struts in the middle of the slots in the strut towers. Pull it out and you can push the struts in.