Suspension question

[Aki yuno]

Hey MR,

At this point I'm probably a nuisance but I'm gonna risk it and ask again. I some quality coilovers purchased for my mighty machine but I have a worry. Do I get an alignment done immediately after installing the coilovers or do I get the alignment done like a month after so they have settled and are they way they will stay?


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[NCGreasemonkey]

Talk with your local shop for a package deal. Most will work with you on an initial set. Then a recheck once they settle in. At least I would but shipping yours here would break the bank.

[HarryB]

Out of curiosity, what do UK shops mean by "alignment"? Tracking and toe? Full geo?

[Aki yuno]

Alignment would be toe, camber the whole lot. But problem is they charge by pair of wheels. I just wanted to know if it is wise to let it settle first then get the alignment done when it was settled.


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[— kung fu jesus —]

Install coilovers, drive 75-150 km. Just regular surface street driving.
Full-custom 4-wheel Miata alignment to your specs, with you sitting in the car is about £ 90 here in Atlanta. That is on a Hunter laser rack. YMMV.

[Aki yuno]

Ah ok, things are cheaper over there then


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[HarryB]

That's why I asked! If you are mechanically inclined, you could set up a diy "alignment" session using nothing but strings and tape measure. It will get you in a decent ballpack until the suspension settles.

https://robrobinette.com/S2000Alignment.htm

This might be useful. Most info is S2000-specific, but besides numbers, Miatas are pretty similar.

[Aki yuno]

That's why I asked! If you are mechanically inclined, you could set up a diy "alignment" session using nothing but strings and tape measure. It will get you in a decent ballpack until the suspension settles.

How would I go about that?


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[— kung fu jesus —]

Harry is right, and the info is out there. It's a little geometry, basic tools, and basic math. I have done it on different cars, but they had less adjustment than a Miata.

[Aki yuno]

So would you say difficult to do?


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[HarryB]

As long as your alignment bolts are not rusted/frozen, no. It just requires method and patience.

[Aki yuno]

As long as your alignment bolts are not rusted/frozen, no. It just requires method and patience.

Thanks a lot


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