Hi, first post here.

06Mazda6 · 06-23-2007, 12:37 AM

Hi guys, I've been lurking for a while, enjoying your posts, but now I have a question.

I've had to take my car in for an alignment 3 times because it keeps going out of whack, and I'm burning through my tires like crazy.

Any idea why it won't stay where they set it? and can something be done to fix it for good?

Thanks

Johnny Drama · 06-23-2007, 01:03 AM

Has your car ever been in an accident? if the frame isn't straight it can be real tough to keep an good alignment.

JimMS6 · 06-24-2007, 07:37 PM

Welcome!

Could be some worn out hubs as well, maybe too much play?

Mindcore · 06-25-2007, 08:41 PM

You take it to the same place? not all alignment shops are good. Find a good one in your area and let them have a crack at it.

I've had more bad alignments then I can count!

JimMS6 · 06-26-2007, 11:47 AM

Good point, shoddy work could be it as well

BrickTop · 06-26-2007, 11:56 PM

Welcome to the forum.

You could also check to see if the A arms are bent as wel, that could throw it off.

Supersonic · 06-27-2007, 02:28 PM

Yep, use the right machine and get someone that knows what they are doing. Unless the frame is bent, or there is damage there is no reason that the car shouldn't keep an alignment

blahblah · 06-28-2007, 04:23 PM

Welcome to the forum 06, I think the other guys covered most of it. Try that and see what happens

06Mazda6 · 06-29-2007, 12:55 AM

Thanks guys..I have taken it to the dealer each time...you'd figure that they were able to do it right, but that might be giving them too much credit

I talked to a friend of my Dad's who recommended a place, so I'm going to give that a shot.

Appreciate the replys

Johnny Drama · 06-29-2007, 12:04 PM

Any time... good luck with it!

06Mazda6 · 07-09-2007, 11:55 AM

Just thought I would follow up on this. I took my car to a differant place and had it done. it's like night and day, and so far it's holding tight.

They weren't able to see if they was anything done wrong, but they did tell me that my alighnment was way wayyyy out of whack.

Hopefully this is the last time. Thanks for the suggestions

06-23-2007, 12:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
06Mazda6 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31	Hi, first post here. Hi guys, I've been lurking for a while, enjoying your posts, but now I have a question. I've had to take my car in for an alignment 3 times because it keeps going out of whack, and I'm burning through my tires like crazy. Any idea why it won't stay where they set it? and can something be done to fix it for good? Thanks

06-23-2007, 01:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Johnny Drama Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555	Has your car ever been in an accident? if the frame isn't straight it can be real tough to keep an good alignment. __________________ MazdaSpeed6

06-25-2007, 08:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	You take it to the same place? not all alignment shops are good. Find a good one in your area and let them have a crack at it. I've had more bad alignments then I can count! __________________ core Mazda Forums .

06-26-2007, 11:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
BrickTop Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 79	Welcome to the forum. You could also check to see if the A arms are bent as wel, that could throw it off. __________________ Black Onyx Mazda6 sport

06-28-2007, 04:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
blahblah Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto, On. Posts: 144	Welcome to the forum 06, I think the other guys covered most of it. Try that and see what happens __________________ Liquid Platinum MazdaSpeed 6 baby!

06-24-2007, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
JimMS6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 159	Welcome! Could be some worn out hubs as well, maybe too much play?

06-26-2007, 11:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
JimMS6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 159	Good point, shoddy work could be it as well

06-27-2007, 02:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 345	Yep, use the right machine and get someone that knows what they are doing. Unless the frame is bent, or there is damage there is no reason that the car shouldn't keep an alignment

06-29-2007, 12:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
06Mazda6 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31	Thanks guys..I have taken it to the dealer each time...you'd figure that they were able to do it right, but that might be giving them too much credit I talked to a friend of my Dad's who recommended a place, so I'm going to give that a shot. Appreciate the replys

06-29-2007, 12:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Johnny Drama Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555	Any time... good luck with it! __________________ MazdaSpeed6

07-09-2007, 11:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
06Mazda6 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31	Just thought I would follow up on this. I took my car to a differant place and had it done. it's like night and day, and so far it's holding tight. They weren't able to see if they was anything done wrong, but they did tell me that my alighnment was way wayyyy out of whack. Hopefully this is the last time. Thanks for the suggestions

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