Did you print out the TSB about alignment or are the specifications already in their computer?
Location: Fort Lauderdale
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Did you print out the TSB about alignment or are the specifications already in their computer?
Last edited by Farrar; 04-21-2012 at 03:48 PM. Reason: added link
3.0L, automatic, carbureted
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Posts: 3,047
My VIN: 16510 and carbureted
Club(s): (GCD) (SEDOC) (DCUK)
It's in the computer.Originally Posted by Farrar
Location: Atlanta OTP GA
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My VIN: 2743
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCH) (DCUK) (DOC-UK)
Fixed.
After my experiences there on Friday with my DD I wouldn't bring the D with a mile of the place. Talk about wanting to up sell you things !
Dermot
VIN 2743, B/A, Frame 2227, engine 2320
I don't always drive cars, but when I do, I prefer DeLoreans
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No-one is to stone anyone, even, and I want to make this absolutely clear, even if they do say "carburetor"
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Posts: 3,047
My VIN: 16510 and carbureted
Club(s): (GCD) (SEDOC) (DCUK)
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1335043457.773934.jpgThe old guy wasn't there today but a younger guy took care of it. He said he couldn't adjust the caster on this car. Is this normal? The car seems to drive fine.
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,590
My VIN: 06960
Yes, only the Toe is adjustable on the car.
I'm sure you've had perfectly good reasons, but playing Devils Advocate...
If they truly "got it right", then why have you been there three times now?
Jim Reeve
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Location: Waukesha, WI
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My VIN: 3676
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I think he means that it's his third one overall. Correct me if I'm wrong, though.
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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My VIN: 16510 and carbureted
Club(s): (GCD) (SEDOC) (DCUK)
Because I've done suspension work several times and have a lifetime alignment plan on the Delorean.
Is caster related to spring height? I have stock springs.
Location: Fort Lauderdale
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My VIN: 02613
Club(s): (DCF)
The directions say that the setting height should be measured at 5.5 inches, and that the car may need to be jacked or weighed down to accommodate that height before making any adjustments. The height is measured at the front crossmember, and at the crossmember underneath the engine. Since your car has stock springs, you should be somewhere near 5.5 inches anyway.
3.0L, automatic, carbureted
Location: Blacksburg, VA
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My VIN: 3472 (former)
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Yes springs can affect caster. Caster is the angle of the steering axis as seen from the side and is only a handling angle, it won't affect tire wear. Too much positive caster will make the vehicle more difficult to steer and may make the ride rougher, and uneven caster like yours may make the vehicle pull to one side (looks like it may pull to the left, looking at your alignment numbers, which is normal for America and our tapered roads). If you're not having these handling problems, you should be fine.
Last edited by Kevin; 04-22-2012 at 02:19 PM. Reason: Ride height does affect caster, my bad
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Posts: 3,047
My VIN: 16510 and carbureted
Club(s): (GCD) (SEDOC) (DCUK)
The guy at the Firestone place told me it Would pull to the left as well. Surprisingly it isn't.
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