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LeiZ 06-22-2009 05:08 PM

Changed that much?!
 
Mine is 01 3.0i, has some free play on the RF wheel before, negative camber.

Recent work on RF lower control arm replacement, 4 wheel alignment done to 0 camber 0 toe, 4 brand new general altimax HP tires installed.

MPG before work: 24.4 MPG,
MPG after work: 27.1 MPG,

Both data are based on highway 100 miles. Now I'm loving my new baby.:p:

Wayne's World 06-25-2009 01:32 PM

The alignment, balancing of the new tires and the tires themselves (lightest in its class) helps big time. I also have the Altimax HPs and LOVE them on my X. When driving in the rain - you feel like you're still on dry pavement.

NMWX5 07-09-2009 02:08 AM

I had an alignment done today on my 4.4 and they did it to factory specs. The factory specs were not 0 toe and 0 camber but I guess your setting gets better gas mileage since everything is perfectly straight.

Weasel 07-09-2009 08:18 AM

Yeah, the 0 toe and 0 camber are good for gas mileage, but bad for handling... I personally like more camber and toe for driving stability (and it makes a big difference) and am willing to sacrifice some tire life and gas mileage for it.


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