Thread: Alignment???

What could cause my car to turn left on highway speed.

I mean if I take my hands off the steering wheel it will turn left after 2 seconds so I have to keep the steering wheel a little on the right the whole time.

I bought the car like this and I didn't noticed something on the tires (they are pretty new)

Do I need alignment? Something else?

I have it on my other gp too

If its alignment. Can I do it myself or better pay 90$ to the shop?

I had my tires pressure checked last oil change at jiffy.
I didn't feel anything from the brakes.

Possible to fix by myself?

most roads are also 'crowned' to promote rain drainage. you'll always typically pull towards the ditch on all roads when you let go of the steering wheel.

What Bio said, ruts in the road can do the same thing. Your car can be set to drive straight as an arrow but the road won't let you.

you can rotate the tire to see if that fixes it, also check your wheel bearings, when really shot they can lean and cause a pull as well.

id just check over the front end, if all looks well take it to an alignment shop. if the shop is any good, they will also give your front end the once over before doing the alignment.

To answer the question, no, you need an expensive machine to do an alignment. You can't do it yourself. $40-60 is right for an alignment. $90 is kinda steep. Check around for a coupon book/clipper magazine/whatever. They usually have coupons for alignments, cheap.

this was my alignment story, be wary of them in the mail coupons, i got one from brake o rama, got 2 new tires and the alignment done, and they simply just f'ed me hard. the in and out specs are listed in the thread. on page 2. find a shop with a computer alignment, its the best way to go. Firestone also has a 6 month warranty, for the 70 dollar job, or 150 ish or more for the life time warranty, where you can take the car in every 5,000 miles and have it checked/realigned for free.

http://www.grandprixforums.net/car-d...way-67676.html

Likely the OP's front LCA bushings are separating. You should replace them if they are, but expect them to be worn in 2-3 years. Less if you drive more aggressively.

The tie rods could be worn out as well.

Have it checked, or inspect yourself.

Replace worn parts, then have it aligned by someone who is competent. Not the person offering the best deal. Also get a print out of the in/out alignment specs.

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It was the tires. Need to switch the back to the front.