One hang up is that we headed into Mexico, and if the alignment is close, which I think it will be, tire wear will be the indicator. Getting an alignment done down there will be interesting. Not many shops have alignment racks. There are some very fine mechanics there (as well as some hacks). So I will have to decide in the first 2,000 miles. Dont want to waste cash on car repairs, savin it for margaritas.
Tony
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
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> BT , DT but ;
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> It's nothing I'd ever admit publicly , nor suggest doing .
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> If it's bad you'll feel it straightaway , if it's fair , you'll notice it in high speed corners (like that canyon , ahem) if it's really close you'll begin to see some wear or cupping along the out edge of the treads , watch it like a hawk .
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> I assume you've checked the toe - in using a crayon & tape or yardstick ? set to zero or under 1/8" toe .
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> -Nate
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> > Put in new ball joints today on the passenger side, very carefully measured them in. Do not really have the time or funds to have an alignment done. What do you think?
> > I will watch front tires like a hawk & if I begin to see uneven wear, that will answer my own question.
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> > Counting down to the Friday blast off to Mazatlan in the 300D.
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