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    lowering and alignment

    Recently had the alignment done on my 13 but have decided i want my car slightly lower, only 20mm or so.

    Would this affect the alignment much and would i need to have the alignment tweeked?

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    If you want it as it was then yes. It's amazing how much small changes throw it out.
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    The handling characteristics of my 13 changed quite significantly with 0.5" height adjustments.

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    It'll be a different car, have it done.

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    Thank you i might just leave as it is until the combe trackday!

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    I was told at Garage D upto 10mm on alignment settings is really the most you can adjust without putting it out. So i'd say you'll need to at least get it checked after lowering and see how much it needs adjusting.

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    Cheers Adam so a 10mm drop shouldn't affect it too badly?

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    From what garage D told me no. But it depends if 10mm is worth it to you to get it sitting just how you like it? Most places with decent alignment set up will give you a free check anyway, or even if you chuck them a fiver just to see if you've put the settings out.

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