"Hubstand" Diy alignment and setup tool
#1
"Hubstand" Diy alignment and setup tool
A notable Miata shop (FM) is making an alignment hub mount stand which i think i can use for my C5Z. These hubstands make adjustments WAY EASIER given your access to adjustments w/o wheels. They are $395 pair BUT, the slotted mounting design makes them universal for 5 x 100mm thru 5 x 130mm for both 12mm and 14mm studs...meaning i can use these on all my cars! And others
Has anyone here used these FM stands on a vette? Curious to know if there are any clearance issues.
I also posted this in case you DIY alignment guys didnt know about these. Check them out.
If they fit, i really would like 2 pair for use with my smart strings. Thats a hot setup for sure and a universal setup which would fit ALOT of different cars so yeah, its an investment toward Diy alignment.
Has anyone here used these FM stands on a vette? Curious to know if there are any clearance issues.
I also posted this in case you DIY alignment guys didnt know about these. Check them out.
If they fit, i really would like 2 pair for use with my smart strings. Thats a hot setup for sure and a universal setup which would fit ALOT of different cars so yeah, its an investment toward Diy alignment.
Last edited by tungstenfoot; 05-14-2014 at 08:49 PM.
#3
Right off the bat i see the adaptor is limited to certain sizes, I have to buy 4, plus they are way more expensive- these START at $895. the vette stands list for $1195! That seems a bit crazy to me. That puts them out of my price range.
The fm stands have toe sticks included and more universal for $395 pair, so if i want (or cant afford) i can start w 2. This unfortunately, i may have to do. Even $800 for 4 fm stands, thats a hefty price of admission for me...they're gonna have to save me ALOT of time doing alignments.
Last edited by tungstenfoot; 04-27-2014 at 09:35 PM.
#4
Safety Car
You can get adapters that are drilled for multiple sizes.
The Hubstands are, I'm nearly certain, a more accurate alternative but are slightly more expensive (after a handsome rebate, if you are a racer). The FM ones may work out fine for you. Go for it.
The Hubstands are, I'm nearly certain, a more accurate alternative but are slightly more expensive (after a handsome rebate, if you are a racer). The FM ones may work out fine for you. Go for it.
#5
Intermediate