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LOSCOZ
06-01-2007, 03:30 PM
Here in NH the roads have final stopped their 'heaving' from the weather and i'm in need of an alignment.

Anyone have specs for a 'good' alignment for my AWD-CX7?
Or know where to get the appropiate info?

I have the 'Lanny' alignment on my Miata and it improved the handling quite a bit. So i'm wondering if someone has info on a non-factory version for the CX7 or any info as to why stick to the factory specs.

Thanx as always!

shadow1
06-04-2007, 12:38 PM
The CX7 understeers A LOT. If you wanted to play with alignment specs at the cost of tire wear, I would recommend additional negative camber up front and zero camber at the rear. I personally have no issues with turn in or stability, so I would leave toe at factory specs. What the CX7 really needs is a beefier rear sway bar. I doubt that the aftermarket will ever make CX7 parts though (except maybe lowering springs). Autoexe is the only company making stuff (both coilovers and lowering springs), but I have no interest in lowering my SUV.

LOSCOZ
06-05-2007, 08:30 AM
Shadow1, thanx for the suggestions.
I had the cx7 in the shop for an oil change & other issues and had them do a manufacturers alignment.
I too agree about better sways ... I have beefier aftermarket one's on my Miata and love how much it helped.
thanx again.