Ok here's the deal.
Took the Cobra to Firestone for a long overdue alignment needed after lowering. I installed Hotchkis C/C plates prior and tires still good (no irregular wear yet).
Anticipating potential questions/problems...
I give them a piece of paper with the settings I wanted.
Camber -.7 degrees
Caster +4.5degrees
Toe In .12"
Also explained vehicle had been lowered and Adjustable C/C Plates had been installed.
Came back to pick the car up and they said it was good to go but they didn't quite get to 4.5 on caster. It was pouring down rain so I said ok and didn't really check anything out untill I got back home to the garage.
Pop the hood and check out the printout from Firestone and I've got
Camber -.7 Left Camber -.7 Right
Caster +2.5 Left Caster +1.8 Right
I look and there is still all kind of adjustment on the C/C Plates:nonono:
So I take it back and they say that's as good as we can get it because there is no caster adjustment on these Mustangs. So...I look at him and go:bash:
At that point I calmly say there is a caster adjustment on my Mustang and If you like I can show you guys how to adjust it.
And to this the sales guy takes great offense and say that is NOT necessary!
Anyway, already long story short, they agree to look at it again and again said they had the Caster adjusted as far as it would go.
So... I take the car home again, and in 15min. jack the front end, loosen the C/C bolts and knock back both strut tops back about an inch or more to the stops (plenty of adjustment left):mj:
That's where I'm at now. Guess I'll take it back AGAIN!
Long story I know, just had to VENT.
Always dissapointing when You know more than the "Professionals"
Took the Cobra to Firestone for a long overdue alignment needed after lowering. I installed Hotchkis C/C plates prior and tires still good (no irregular wear yet).
Anticipating potential questions/problems...
I give them a piece of paper with the settings I wanted.
Camber -.7 degrees
Caster +4.5degrees
Toe In .12"
Also explained vehicle had been lowered and Adjustable C/C Plates had been installed.
Came back to pick the car up and they said it was good to go but they didn't quite get to 4.5 on caster. It was pouring down rain so I said ok and didn't really check anything out untill I got back home to the garage.
Pop the hood and check out the printout from Firestone and I've got
Camber -.7 Left Camber -.7 Right
Caster +2.5 Left Caster +1.8 Right
I look and there is still all kind of adjustment on the C/C Plates:nonono:
So I take it back and they say that's as good as we can get it because there is no caster adjustment on these Mustangs. So...I look at him and go:bash:
At that point I calmly say there is a caster adjustment on my Mustang and If you like I can show you guys how to adjust it.
And to this the sales guy takes great offense and say that is NOT necessary!
Anyway, already long story short, they agree to look at it again and again said they had the Caster adjusted as far as it would go.
So... I take the car home again, and in 15min. jack the front end, loosen the C/C bolts and knock back both strut tops back about an inch or more to the stops (plenty of adjustment left):mj:
That's where I'm at now. Guess I'll take it back AGAIN!
Long story I know, just had to VENT.
Always dissapointing when You know more than the "Professionals"
