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Old 10-13-2007, 12:09 AM   #5 (permalink)
TomsMR2
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regarding alignment:

this is a fact! mr2s DO HAVE adjustable camber!! if you have a 91 or 92, you also have adjustable caster! 93's have fixed caster, but camber is adjustable on ALL years!

i say this because the bgb says its not adjustable. hunter alignment machines also say its not adjustable. before you hand over your money to get your vehicle aligned, get it in writing, on paper, that camber will be adjusted to spec, or as close as reasonable to spec. i have had mr2s on alignment racks myself, and it absolutely can be adjusted. many shops, including most dealerships, will specifically tell you that it cant be adjusted. any shop that does performance alignments will know better, but will also charge a bit more. this is something that is worth paying a bit more for.

if you're dead set on not paying extra for a proper alignment, you can jack the car up yourself, loosen the strut bolts and max your camber out at home, then drive to the shop and have toe and caster set per normal. its better than nothing i guess. (note: maxing out your camber will screw up your toe settings severely! avoid the freeway and watch yourself, its going to be a squirrely drive until you get to the shop!)

never align a car with loose ball joints or tie rod ends, or worn out bushings. your alignment will be off again the second they drive it off the rack.
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