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Old 12-07-2006, 11:58 AM
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i had my alignment checked and everything was in spec. the tire has substantial wear on the inner side and has some pretty severe feathering. i did go 12,000 with out rotation (i know, dumb. had a broken arm) is this wear solely from the lac of rotation or should i be looking for something else? i assume my next place to look would be for a bad shock. any pointers would be appreciated.
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Default out of alignment...

toe to be exact.
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Default Your out of alignment.

Probably has toe issues. I had and still have that problem, had to installa a full KMAC to get the problem to go away with the correct alignment adjustments
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Who's spec? Post your numbers.
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How'd you drive with a broken arm?? (unless you have a - GASP - automatic)
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i somehow lost the printout but not the work order and receipt.
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Default If you are lowered, the Audi spec is useless, and you should be out of it, with a camber

correction system (KMAC or adjustable tie bars) on the rear suspension. If you didn't tell them what to shoot for, they likely use the Audi numbers, which change with ride height, as the OEM suspension is not adjustable. This would result in a higher degree of wear, on the inside edge of the rear tires (as would bad toe).
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ha! driving was cake compared to getting my oil filter off! 3hrs to change oil, not fun.
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Do a search for the Hazet tool, buy one, and cut it to 30 minutes.
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