Elle wrote:
> "Rob B" <RobB@where.on.net> wrote
>
>>"jim beam" <nospam@example.net> wrote
>>
>>>Rob B wrote:
>>>
>>>>just had NTB install a 4-set of Yoko AS430 (= Yoko Avid H4S ) and an
>>>>alignment on '93 civic Si
>>>>
>>>>the tires replaced a set of "Dunlop A2 Sport". Yokos feel softer in the
>>
>>--snip--
>>
>>>>Alignment was supposedly off (toe in was out of factory spec -- more on
>>
>>left
>>
>>>>than right) i believe this , the steering was stiff and pulling left
>>>>and
>>>>more when brakes applied so they adjusted to almost exact middle of of
>>>>factory spec range but i noticed something odd when driving... the
>>
>>steering
>>
>>>>is very sensitive and drifts all over (very slightly) so constant
>>>>slight
>>>>compensation seems required to keep straight track, wind does not have
>>
>>the
>>
>>>>same affect as it did, if that info helps
>>>>
>>>>Any ideas on what alignment should be to get a better/stiffer/less
>>
>>sensitive
>>
>>>>steering track ?
>>>>
>>>
>>>you need to state vehicle mileage. wandering can be a symptom of wear
>>>in a suspension joint. once you've determined that /not/ to be the
>>>problem find an alignment shop that knows what they're doing on the
>>>4-wheel honda alignment - in my experience, few do and few are able to
>>>get it right first time. get it rechecked.
>>>
>>
>>mileage is 197K and forgot to mention that NTB supposedly checked for
>>suspension problems as part of the alignment service as they offer repair
>>services. however i do not really trust those giant auto service places
>>much anymore, i may just get the honda dealer to check alignment but i
>>have
>>experienced problems with dealers too.
>>
>>i really should have ordered the tirerack.com tires then had the tires put
>>on at one of their trusted service affiliates, NTB was there, i finally
>>had
>>the time... guess thats the price of convenience these days
>
>
> Jim needs to cite his sources, if he has any, on four-wheel alignment. Mine
> say only the front is likely to be adjustable on these early 1990s Civics,
> and then IIRC only toe.
>
>
er, how about section 18.5 of the service manual, "rear toe
inspection/adjustment"? you're a prize sometimes elle.