Got an alignment today

"chiefstinky" (chiefstinky) 02/14/2015 at 01:43 • Filed to: None

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I killed 2 front tires over the track season last year, so I picked up 2 new Michelin Pilot Super Sports, and had Paddock Imports in Denver do the mount/balance and alignment. They are my indy mechanic, and have been going to them for a couple of years. I have always been impressed with their phenomenal work, great attitude, and honesty.

This year, I reached out to them to try an intellectual barter; I offered them help with their social media, while they allow me to learn mechanical stuff and repair in their shop. We've just started, but I head over there for half a day on Fridays.

If you live in Denver, head over to Doug's, and tell him Steve sent ya.

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m2m, apex detective > chiefstinky 02/14/2015 at 01:58

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Z4M Coupé ... a man of taste!

You have most certainly made the right decisions, good Sir.

AM3R shamefully returns > chiefstinky 02/14/2015 at 02:14

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love the coupe, exactly how I'd want mine.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > chiefstinky 02/14/2015 at 02:16

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Your coupe is beautiful! Almost exactly how I'd want one if I could afford one.

chiefstinky > AM3R shamefully returns 02/14/2015 at 02:17

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She's a pretty girl.

Decay buys too many beaters > chiefstinky 02/14/2015 at 02:17

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You dont have a square tire setup?

chiefstinky > Decay buys too many beaters 02/14/2015 at 02:19

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Negative, I have 235/ZR40/18 up front and 265/ZR35/18 out back. It's staggered from stock.

chiefstinky > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 02/14/2015 at 02:23

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Thanks, she's a blast!

Decay buys too many beaters > chiefstinky 02/14/2015 at 02:24

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Sorry, gorgeous car!

Low costs of consumables are about the only comeback I have when shooting the shit with BMW guys at track days! (I drive an FR-S)

You go with something a bit more aggressive (alignment wise) to even out track tire wear? Or was it more of a "back to where factory should be" type of setup?

chiefstinky > Decay buys too many beaters 02/14/2015 at 02:32

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The FR-S has a TON of potential! Since I killed the tires in less than a year with a little agressive alignment, -2.5 camber, I went back to stock settings, around -1.2 camber. We'll see if the tires survive longer. She's tracking true now, and rolling nice.

Decay buys too many beaters > chiefstinky 02/14/2015 at 02:49

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I love it, my little hardtop miata.

And that's funny, it was the exact opposite on the FR-S, I was getting uneven wear on the outside edges until I went to a bit over -3, now its perfectly even. Thought this season I might back camber off a bit and give it some toe out for better turn in.

E92M3 > Decay buys too many beaters 02/14/2015 at 08:52

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If it's anything like an E46 M3 the camber is fixed, and can only be adjusted if you have camber plates. I would guess he just had the toe set.

iggysaab9 > chiefstinky 02/14/2015 at 12:25

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This car is SUCH and underrated BMW classic.

CaptDale - is secretly British > chiefstinky 02/14/2015 at 13:07

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I applaud your choice in vehicle! I have always wanted one of those. Such a perfect design.

Ilike_cougars > chiefstinky 02/14/2015 at 18:09

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this one is mine..