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Old 08-15-2012, 08:31 AM   #1 (permalink)
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When I am parked in the driveway (level) my car tilts lower on the drivers side . Anyone having the same issue?
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Old 08-15-2012, 09:22 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Don't mean this to sound like a dumb or obvious query, but, have you checked the air pressure (PSI) in all the tires lately?
Some tires have a tendency to lose air while others may not--I'm just sayin', look for the easy problems/solutions FIRST.
Also, turn car completely around in same spot of driveway and see if left (driver's) side still tilts lower! [Optical Illusion?]
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Old 08-15-2012, 09:25 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Yes, I have checked the the pressure.
Thanks for the reply.
I will be taking it into the dealer on Friday to have them check .
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Old 08-15-2012, 09:41 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I think this is normal for Left-hand drive cars.
In the U.K. they lean to the right

OR.... You did install 4 17" wheels right..


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Are you sure it is leaning? The driver's side headlight is pointed slightly lower so that oncoming drivers aren't blinded. Maybe you are judging the tilt from the headlights?
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Pretty sure your car just has that much swag... just sayin
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I just put a level left/right over/across the engine bay and it is perfectly leveled. This was over a perfectly leveled concrete driveway.
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Are you sure it is leaning? The driver's side headlight is pointed slightly lower so that oncoming drivers aren't blinded. Maybe you are judging the tilt from the headlights?
This is a possibility.
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Old 08-15-2012, 01:20 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I used a measuring stick to measure the distance from the ground up. On the drivers side it is an inch closer to the ground. That in the front and back too.
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Old 08-15-2012, 01:48 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I paid 17K for my 2011 with 9K miles
Aha! Now that you say IT'S USED, I wonder how HEAVY the previous owner is??
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