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Old 2005-09-13, 10:04 AM   #11
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That is a shitty night.

Three points to remember for scaling:

1. Pads must be level - in my opinion at least within 1/8", 1/16" is preferable.
2. Car absolutely must be rolled off and back on the pads anytime the car is jacked up to make an adjustment. Otherwise stiction in the suspension will mess with the readings.
3. If repeatability is a problem, or you're getting readings that seem wrong, it also helps to have something under the tires which prevents bind & side loading; a few layers of newspaper, or a stainless steel shim between the tire & the pad which will let the tires slip.
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