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Heading in for an alignment. "Performance" alignment worth it for a street car?

SVT-DADDY

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I've got 2 options, pay $80 at a local alignment shop for Ford specs, or get a performance alignment for $130 per hour. My car is a daily driven vert that may
see a rental or 2 but that's about it. I do appreciate a good handling car tho.

I am thinking other than maybe adding a little toe in to the rear, there won't be much difference for this car.

Caster is not adjustable?

Camber is good if it's in spec?

I am happy to pay the difference if it's worth it.
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Definitely a little toe in at the rear helps keep the car going straight if you're spinning the rear wheels. It also helps keep that rear from coming around too fast if you get a little power-on oversteer while cornering.

Front toe is nice at 0, but you can dial that a little toe-in if you want a heavier wheel and more stability for long highway drives.

Camber is not adjustable in the front, but you can adjust the rear camber.
 

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I went somewhat aggressive in my alignment. 0 front toe, +1/16 rear toe, -2.3 front camber, -1.5 rear camber.

Car still goes straight with no hands. Steering feel is lighter at lower speeds. Car changes direction quicker. It seems that I have to mind the steering a little closer at highway speed, though.

I would say that unless you plan to do some hard cornering requiring more camber (requiring camber bolts or plates), then it may not be worth it.
 
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thanks guys
 

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take it to firestone and have them align it. you can give them the specs you want no need to pay by the hour for a performance shop. just my .02
 

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If you don't have camber plates or "crash bolts" up front I'd stick to an OEM spec alignment.
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