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Originally Posted by spiffyjiff
quick question on string alignment...i have no doubt it's pretty accurate (and the way they used to do it "in the old days" probably?) but in your estimation, how close is it to the modern machines/laser methods, etc? i.e. for street driving, autocross, etc, sure, i wouldn't think twice about it. but at track speeds, every little nuance can make a BIG difference especially when driving at the edge. just curious your thoughts on comparing it to the modern.
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String is just as accurate as optical tools(laser) for static alignment. Usually any deviation between the two methods is a result of setting up of the equipment and the user.
Colin is spot on on the bump(aka bumpsteer).
Edit: Sorry Collin, misspelled your name.