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Old 04-29-2008, 04:14 PM   #11
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. . . Yep, 42 is as good an answer as any other.
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Old 05-23-2008, 04:51 AM   #12
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The rear toe was out on my '05 Prius, .34 on each side (spec is .02-.28 deg). The dealer had no fix for it, said to take it to an alignment shop. Alignment shop installed a shim kit. Mileage increased about 2mpg, from about 53 to 55mpg.

The car also feels a lot more planted on the road now.
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Old 05-23-2008, 04:52 AM   #13
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P.S. WRT 42, it was Douglas Adams.
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Old 06-02-2008, 08:13 AM   #14
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