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      02-13-2020, 11:20 AM   #1
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Backyard Bumpkin Alignment

Y'know, I like to adjust my alignment for unbridled grip, time to time, as I've camber plates & can reach -2.5° or more all 'round.

If you've experienced that you know how excellent it is, albeit with somewhat enhanced tire wear.

BUT....need a way to do it w/o visiting the alignment shop. Here's what I see....anyone?


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I do it with jack stands and strings for toe and a $30 camber cube for camber. Takes some time to square up the strings (sewing thread or fishing line works well) to the car but alignments are now free.
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I do it with jack stands and strings for toe and a $30 camber cube for camber. Takes some time to square up the strings (sewing thread or fishing line works well) to the car but alignments are now free.

Whelp, me being me, I like the green laser setup, maybe $2500....[THE LINK w/instructions]

But, looks like / reads as only adjusts toe. Can't do just that.

Who's using, or what else d'ya use?



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[THIS] looks pretty good....yep....any ya'll have a review or am I the first?


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I do it with jack stands and strings for toe and a $30 camber cube for camber. Takes some time to square up the strings (sewing thread or fishing line works well) to the car but alignments are now free.

Ha! Got yer $30 cube right here, w/frame for only $179.00 more:


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I use strings for toe and bmw specific camber magnetic tool that goes where the wheel cap goes.
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