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    After I just read this today, makes me think about bringing in the car soon before one year is up.

    I got my prokits installed last year, did the recommended alignment at a local garage. I always thought my steering wheel was off by 5 degrees to the left, like it's one spline out. Noticed this last year but blew if it off as nothing. I sure as hell ain't going to move it a spline over. Funny thing is there is no extra pulling from the wheels.
    I was driving home yesterday from the auto show and for some reason I noticed it again but I determined a test. I took the speedo line of 0 and the middle of the 'M' on the wheel and when I'm driving straight, the bottom of the steering wheel is 1/2-3/4 of and inch out to the left. Sure enough, when I put it in the "straight" position I slightly turn left. Is it possible to correct such a problem from an alignment procedure? I feel the more I notice it, the more it bugs me.
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    Default Re: Steering Wheel

    Yes. The wheel should be straightened out when you get an alignment. Just because the car tracks straight, don't assume it's aligned. Having an off-center steering wheel is a big sign of a bad alignment.

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    Default Re: Steering Wheel

    Okay, I'm going to give the dealership a call about that freebie alignment thou right now. I shall report my answer with that.

    Thanks WW thou, I'll get it into the shop ASAP.

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    Default Re: Steering Wheel

    BASTARD !
    Freebie is 1year/20,000km

    Car goes in thursday.

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    Default Re: Steering Wheel

    I noticed this after I lowered my car as well.

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    Default Re: Steering Wheel

    I could of gotten I think. I'm over the 20k mileage. I asked, about a free alignment on a new car he said 1year or 20thousand.

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    Default Re: Steering Wheel

    Holy heck, drive home from work showed what it was. 10min leaving the parking lot it went from bad to worst. Near flat rear right. Went from what must of been a subtle pull to the right to feeling like someone was holding the wheel to the right.

    2 nails, one is quite old and the other is the culprit. Calling the dealership tomorrow to see if I can buy a used RSA for 3months until I can get summer tires. BTW, donut with stock 17's looks so weird. Think I found out my alignment problem

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