corner balancing?!?!?

[Hansel]

What's the point of it? I just spent another $150.00 on it.

[tylerS]

you suck at searching

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Performa...nerbalance.htm

[Hansel]

Thanks buddy

[Hansel]

So for a everyday car...this is something I should not do???

[champion]

So for a everyday car...this is something I should not do???

yes, go for it. I got my kw variant 2's installed, then 2 weeks later i got it corner weighted. Make sure you let the suspension settle a little before you get it corner weighted. Its no good to install the coilovers, then get the corner weight done immediately

[Hansel]

yes, go for it. I got my kw variant 2's installed, then 2 weeks later i got it corner weighted. Make sure you let the suspension settle a little before you get it corner weighted. Its no good to install the coilovers, then get the corner weight done immediately

Gotcha. He wants to do it now before the alignment.

[champion]

Gotcha. He wants to do it now before the alignment.

i got my alignment done the same time as the corner weight. Im not sure if he did the alignment first or the corner weighting. Most likely the alignment. It probably doesnt matter which one is done first though

[Hansel]

i got my alignment done the same time as the corner weight. Im not sure if he did the alignment first or the corner weighting. Most likely the alignment. It probably doesnt matter which one is done first though

Does it make a big difference?

[champion]

Does it make a big difference?

does what make a big difference?

[Hansel]

does what make a big difference?

the corner balancing.

[koolade9]

i got my alignment done the same time as the corner weight. Im not sure if he did the alignment first or the corner weighting. Most likely the alignment. It probably doesnt matter which one is done first though

If you corner balance...do it in this order: install suspension > 1-2weeks to settle springs > corner balance > alignment.

[champion]

If you corner balance...do it in this order: install suspension > 1-2weeks to settle springs > corner balance > alignment.

X2

[Hansel]

why would the shop do it all in one day?

[champion]

why would the shop do it all in one day?

they shouldnt do it all in one day. the suspension needs time to settle in before the corner weighting should be done

[Hansel]

They warranty all their work...so should I drive it for a while then take it back?

[koolade9]

They warranty all their work...so should I drive it for a while then take it back?

nothing's going to break by them doing it all at once... think of it this way... once your suspension settles, your corner balancing goes away...and your alignment now becomes out of line as well...causing uneven tire wear. That's a tough case to fight them on, and instead of replacing your worn tires, they'll probably just give you another alignment...tires are more expensive.

If you're already stuck with them doing the install/corner balance/alignment in one day. Do this: ask for a full printout of the alignment specs (height, weight, toe, & camber settings for all four corners). Wait two weeks, and check your height on your own...if it's lower (it will be), go back to them and say your suspension settled, and now your corner balancing & alignment is off. If you're lucky, they'll put it back on the rack and reset everything for you. If they're going to be d*cks, they'll put it on the rack out of courtesy, then tell you the alignment is "within spec" and the height change has had a minimal impact on the corner-weighting.

This is why I give EXACT alignment specs... So there's no grey area. They know exactly what they are required to deliver.

If they haven't started corner-balancing & alignment yet, tell em you want the susp to settle for a week or two, then you'll take it back for that part.

[champion]

nothing's going to break by them doing it all at once... think of it this way... once your suspension settles, your corner balancing goes away...and your alignment now becomes out of line as well...causing uneven tire wear. That's a tough case to fight them on, and instead of replacing your worn tires, they'll probably just give you another alignment...tires are more expensive.

If you're already stuck with them doing the install/corner balance/alignment in one day. Do this: ask for a full printout of the alignment specs (height, weight, toe, & camber settings for all four corners). Wait two weeks, and check your height on your own...if it's lower (it will be), go back to them and say your suspension settled, and now your corner balancing & alignment is off. If you're lucky, they'll put it back on the rack and reset everything for you. If they're going to be d*cks, they'll put it on the rack out of courtesy, then tell you the alignment is "within spec" and the height change has had a minimal impact on the corner-weighting.

This is why I give EXACT alignment specs... So there's no grey area. They know exactly what they are required to deliver.

If they haven't started corner-balancing & alignment yet, tell em you want the susp to settle for a week or two, then you'll take it back for that part.

couldnt have said it better. But really OP, listen to this guys advise and do what he says because the corner weight and alignment will be off within 1-2 weeks

[Hansel]

I'm calling them now......Thanks bro

[champion]

good luck.

[spoonfed]

Make sure when you get the corner weight done, you are either sitting in the drivers seat or they have replaced you with something of equal or similar weight.
Without this, when you get in the car to drive it, the specs will be off as more weight will now be on the drivers side.

[Hansel]

No he asked what I weighed and I told him...

[koolade9]

Make sure when you get the corner weight done, you are either sitting in the drivers seat or they have replaced you with something of equal or similar weight.
Without this, when you get in the car to drive it, the specs will be off as more weight will now be on the drivers side.

excellent addition...I have them do this everytime I get an alignment done.

[rzundel]

Unless you plan to track the car I think corner balancing is pointless. I had mine done and frankly, it's hard to tell the difference. Besides, I wasn't real excited having every corner sit at a different ride height and to get it right your rear will sit lower than your front. I took mine in when I had my ride height readjusted and passed on the corner balance. No real difference noticed as a daily driver. Save your money.

[LJH]

When I did the C/O's in my B5 S4 I was wondering the same thing. I had a very respected motorsports shop do my alignment and I asked about corner balancing. They asked what I do with the car and told them that I might do 6-8 Auto-X's, and do not plan on doing a full on campaign like I did when I was younger, as well as 1 or 2 HPDE's they said that corner balancing was a complete waist of money.....

Cheers,
Jim

[EBG 18T]

nothing's going to break by them doing it all at once... think of it this way... once your suspension settles, your corner balancing goes away...and your alignment now becomes out of line as well...causing uneven tire wear. That's a tough case to fight them on, and instead of replacing your worn tires, they'll probably just give you another alignment...tires are more expensive.

If you're already stuck with them doing the install/corner balance/alignment in one day. Do this: ask for a full printout of the alignment specs (height, weight, toe, & camber settings for all four corners). Wait two weeks, and check your height on your own...if it's lower (it will be), go back to them and say your suspension settled, and now your corner balancing & alignment is off. If you're lucky, they'll put it back on the rack and reset everything for you. If they're going to be d*cks, they'll put it on the rack out of courtesy, then tell you the alignment is "within spec" and the height change has had a minimal impact on the corner-weighting.

This is why I give EXACT alignment specs... So there's no grey area. They know exactly what they are required to deliver.

If they haven't started corner-balancing & alignment yet, tell em you want the susp to settle for a week or two, then you'll take it back for that part.

I completly aggree, but.

Honestly without the addition of adjustable sway links there we don't reap the full benefit of a full corner balance (unfortunatly our sway bars add some preload to each corner). You could cross weight the car if you want.

But just get a quality alignment to your specs with you in the driverseat and call it a day.

If you find some adjustable sway links please let me know. I have been trying to find a set and after talking with JetJockey about it he was also unable to find any either

I just let my suspension settle for 2 weeks and heading in for an alignment on thursday. Luckily everything settled even (~1/8").

[koolade9]

If you find some adjustable sway links please let me know. I have been trying to find a set and after talking with JetJockey about it he was also unable to find any either

We can't get these yet?: http://sternproducts.com/blog.php/

[Whatset]

^^Have not seen them for sale just yet. I am actively watching for them.

[EBG 18T]

We can't get these yet?: http://sternproducts.com/blog.php/

Last time i asked Mike Kim about them he had no real ETA.